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Sequestration gives District an easier commute

It's no surprise: Traffic in and around the District is bad. How bad? A new study offers commuters some perspective.

Tags: traffic, ari ashe, inrix, jim bak

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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.

Tags: ari ashe, Fort Belvoir, Quantico, sprawl and crawl, traffic, brac, U.S. 1

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D.C. region has second-worst traffic in U.S.

New data from the Census Bureau shows the D.C. region has the nation's second-worst commute, and that 72 percent of workers in the nation's capital live elsewhere.

Tags: D.C., sprawl & crawl

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When it comes to road rage, who is worse: Men or women?

Women take their silent rage on the road.

Tags: traffic, cellphones, road rage, Careerbuilder, esurance.com, women

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August brings easier commutes, shorter wait times

Until Labor Day, the wait times for tables at D.C. restaurants much shorter than any other time of the year.

Tags: andrew mollenbeck, summer vacation, august

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Police to crack down on parking violators at Horner Road commuter lot

Virginia State Police and Prince William County Police are cracking down on parking violators at the Horner Road commuter parking lot.

Tags: horner road, parking tickets

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Would 'carrots' change your driving behavior?

Stanford University is using an incentive program to get employees to change their driving behaviors.

Tags: Adam Tuss, traffic, Stanford University, traffic incentives

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Forget a crash: A 10-mile commute could be deadly

Long morning or evening drives to work, which WTOP reported Monday are more likely in D.C. than anywhere else in the country, can lead to a proportionately higher risk of serious illnesses, according to a study from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.

Tags: road rage, barry bagnato

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WTOP Poll: Pricey gas means vacation close to home

Nearly half of Washington-area residents say gas prices are still high enough to make them less likely to drive for a vacation or getaway, according to a WTOP Beltway Poll.

Tags: WTOP Beltway Poll, gas, gas prices

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What are the best cars for commuting?

With commutes in the region so long, selecting the right car can make all the difference.

Tags: john aaron, wtop saves you money, cars

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