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Slight drop in road deaths, but pedestrian, cycle fatalities jump
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — NHTSA — estimated Monday 36,750 people were killed on U.S. roadways in 2018, a 1% decrease from 2017.
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Metro review found multiple ethics violations by Chairman Jack Evans
An ethics investigation found evidence of “multiple violations” by Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans regarding conflicts of interest and attempts to use public office for his own financial gain, according to a summary released late Monday.
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Cone Zone: Updates on work zones in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Hundreds of road repairs and upgrades are happening far and wide across our region. Some projects are sprawling while others are more subtle. Find out you where you’ll see the roadwork and let us know about the ones that are holding up your commute.
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At least 7 injured in Rockville Pike crash
At least seven people were hurt Monday morning and traffic was snarled for hours following a crash on southbound Md. 355/Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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Man suffers minor injuries in small plane crash in Maryland
Maryland State Police say in a news release that officers received a call Saturday morning from the wife of a man who was piloting a small plane that crashed at Crisfield Regional Airport.
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Who has oversight of Metro shutdown construction?
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission says it is still watching at Metro’s six closed stations south of Reagan National Airport this summer, even though Metro has designated it as a construction zone rather than an active part of the rail system.
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How tech is changing cars, from virtual assistants to VR headsets
In recent years, fierce competition, progressive startups and popular mobile “super-apps” such as Tencent’s WeChat have made Chinese consumers more discerning about what they want in their cars, executives say.
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Repairs to damaged section of GW Parkway to last through August
The long-term repairs will keep the right lane on the GW Parkway closed for at least 10 weeks once the contractor is ready for work, the National Park Service said Friday.
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How many people are adding to traffic during Metro shutdown?
Metro data suggest about half of the typical ridership at the six closed stations south of Reagan National Airport found some other way to get around rather than taking shuttle buses in the first week of the closures.
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Father’s Day weekend Metro work, road closures
Metro’s ongoing shutdown and Green Line single tracking are the biggest disruptions for riders this Father’s Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know as you make Father’s Day plans around the area.
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VRE ticket prices going up
It’s soon going to cost a little bit more to ride the Virginia Railway Express. Starting July 1, an average 3% fare increase takes effect. See the new prices.
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HBO’s ‘Plot Against America’ to shut down DC streets this weekend for filming
An HBO miniseries is filming in downtown Washington this weekend, and along with lights, cameras, action, multiple streets will be closed over the course of the filming.
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Park Service picks plan to simplify traffic, boost safety at Memorial Circle
The National Park Service has determined its plan to simplify traffic through Memorial Circle — one of the most picturesque and treacherous commuting points in the region.
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Metro shutdown a headache for people living near tracks
The racket rattling around bedrooms near the Metro stops closed all summer is adding to the challenges facing thousands of people, and it turns out Metro does not have to follow most of the usual local noise regulations.
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Where 1st toll lanes will be built in I-270, Capital Beltway expansion
As Maryland moves forward with plans to bring additional and toll lanes to Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway, drivers could see pay-to-drive lanes on I-270 between the Capital Beltway and Interstate 370.
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