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Nightlife parking rules: DC to start towing cars parked in Dupont ride-hailing zones
Starting Aug. 30, parking your car in the wrong place at the wrong time along Connecticut Avenue could get it towed.
3 weeks ago -
Parking spots pulled near Dupont Circle after cyclist killed
D.C. is making changes at the intersection where a cyclist was killed downtown earlier this month, but those who travel that area daily say more needs to be done to improve safety.
2 months ago -
Disruptive construction surrounds Nats Park ahead of MLB All-Star Game
There are over a dozen active construction projects within just a few blocks of Center Field Gate. The construction is noisy, dusty and, for pedestrians, inconvenient during work hours. Many sidewalks are either closed or constricted by temporary scaffolding.
3 months ago -
Temporary bus lane during Red Line shutdown could be sign of things to come
A milelong temporary bus lane along Rhode Island Avenue in Northeast D.C. this summer could be just a first step toward more extensive, permanent lanes to speed up commutes across the city.
3 months ago -
DC starts annual ginkgo tree spraying on Wednesday
Those stinky ginkgo trees drop their fruit each fall, but the District’s program to mitigate the amount of fruit found on sidewalks starts May 2.
5 months ago -
Falling sign causes delays on Southeast Freeway
A sign coming off of its post above the Southeast Freeway caused delays Tuesday as commuters snapped photos and transportation crews responded to the scene.
5 months ago -
DC extends dockless bike pilot program
The pilot program will now run through August, according to the District Department of Transportation. Seven private companies are operating in D.C. as part of the program.
5 months ago -
DC considers adding bus lane cameras on top of speed, red light photo tickets
First, it was red light and speed camera tickets, now drivers in the District could soon see automated enforcement of bus lanes.
5 months ago -
Cars in DC ‘know’ when traffic lights will turn green
New technology enables certain cars to communicate with the District’s traffic signal network, in an effort to smooth commutes and reduce aggressive driving.
6 months ago -
Waybots’ scooters join DC’s dockless bike-share experiment
Waybots has “soft-launched” in the District with scooters, and is governed by the same terms and conditions as other dockless bike companies operating in D.C.
7 months ago -
DC’s most dangerous intersections revealed
According to a District Department of Transportation analysis, D.C.’s single most-dangerous intersection is located along a busy bus corridor and near a Metro station. See a map of the D.C.’s worst intersections.
7 months ago -
DC considers plan to replace streetcar fleet, still has no plans to make riders pay
Only two years after the D.C. Streetcar launched, the District is already seriously considering a plan to replace its vehicles. There have already been problems with getting spare parts to complete repairs in a timely manner.
7 months ago -
5 ways to ensure your New Year’s is safe
Almost half of all car crashes on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are due to an impaired driver. There are several ways that you can help ensure that you and your loved ones are safe this New Year’s.
9 months ago -
Long Bridge rail expansion may allow biking, walking between DC and Arlington
Plans to expand a key rail bottleneck will focus on building a new two-track bridge next to the 113-year-old Long Bridge and could also include an option for people to walk or bike across the Potomac.
9 months ago -
Tips to avoid a DUI in D.C.
The holidays are a festive time for people filled with parties and celebrating but these celebrations can end in too much alcohol consumption by party-goers. Here are some ways to avoid getting a D.U.I this holiday season.
9 months ago
