Sprawl and Crawl

Bus rapid transit: Will it solve traffic problems in MoCo?

As lawmakers in Annapolis debate a bill to fund projects like the Purple Line in Montgomery County, a plan for another mass transit option is also in the works.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 07:37am EDT

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Solar Roadways envisions changing energy collection (VIDEO)

The roads of the future might not be paved in asphalt, but in solar panels.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 04:04am EDT

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Cost of new Arlington bus stop: $1 million

A new bus stop on Columbia Pike cost more than $1 million to build, according to a county spokeswoman.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 02:00pm EDT

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Metro considering ripping out carpet in train cars

Metro's top officials are thinking about ripping out the carpet in trains and replacing it with a speckled black hard surface.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 08:00am EDT

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The ultimate D.C. question: To drive or to Metro?

Some people drive into work. Others take Metro, walk or bike. The decision on how to commute often depends on where you live and work.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 07:42am EDT

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Two new express bus routes to Tysons start Monday

The Fairfax Connector bus service will begin two new express routes Monday that use the 495 Express Lanes to provide service from southern Fairfax County to Tysons Corner.

Sunday - 03/17/2013, 05:28pm EDT

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Transportation hearing draws crowd, opposition in Md.

More than 300 people turned out before the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss Gov. Martin O'Malley's plan to raise the gas tax and replenish the Transportation Trust Fund.

Saturday - 03/16/2013, 12:39am EDT

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Weekend Wakeup: Rock 'n' Roll, St. Patrick's Day events bring road closures

Travel by train, bus and car will be difficult in Washington this weekend as the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon will block a number of streets throughout the city on Saturday.

Friday - 03/15/2013, 05:14pm EDT

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Maryland to train workers for planned Red, Purple line projects

Maryland's transit department and labor agency are teaming to find and train construction workers for the planned multibillion-dollar Red and Purple line projects.

Friday - 03/15/2013, 03:28am EDT

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Census: Growth in D.C. region slows

The Washington metro area, known for its economic resiliency during the Great Recession, is beginning to slow down when it comes to population growth.

Thursday - 03/14/2013, 07:49am EDT

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Fix needed for U.S. 1 traffic 'nightmare' between Quantico and Fort Belvoir

Commuters traveling the 25 miles from the Quantico Marine Corps Base to Fort Belvoir know how frustrating the stop-and-go trip along U.S. 1 can be. Prince William County officials say they hope state funding will be allocated for two major projects to improve traffic flow.

Thursday - 03/14/2013, 04:51am EDT

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U.S. 29, a popular alternate to I-95 in Maryland

It's known by several names: U.S. 29, Colesville Road and Columbia Pike. It's also a road many people use to commute between D.C. and Baltimore to avoid the hassle of Interstate 95 or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Wednesday - 03/13/2013, 04:37am EDT

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D.C.-area home prices at highest Feb. level since 2007

New data out from the George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis and RealEstate Business Intelligence show February home prices and home sales high. In fact, sales this year were at their highest February level since 2007.

Tuesday - 03/12/2013, 08:54am EDT

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Plan to add 2,600 homes in Monrovia ignites info campaign

Some people make a plan to act; a plan made Pam Abramson act

Tuesday - 03/12/2013, 06:00am EDT

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In 2012, nearly 2M D.C. parking tickets issued

In fiscal year 2012, D.C. issued 1.8 million parking tickets worth $92.5 million, according to records obtained by AAA Mid- Atlantic. Most of those tickets went to drivers who live outside of D.C.

Monday - 03/11/2013, 02:40pm EDT

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