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Traffic, transit changes and closings for Jan. 2 holiday
Road services and public transportation are observing the New Year’s Day holiday on Monday, Jan. 2. Find out how this will affect your travel plans.
2 years ago -
Crumbling Capital: Amid crumbling infrastructure, potholes serve as warning sign
The region’s roads and bridges are slowly deteriorating under the weight of constant traffic and years of deferred maintenance. In the second installment of WTOP’s Crumbling Capital series, Dave Dildine takes a look at few that exemplify the state of the area’s infrastructure.
2 years ago -
Fairfax County searching for traffic jam solutions
In traffic-choked northern Virginia, Fairfax County continues to explore ways to lure people from their cars and onto public transportation.
3 years ago -
Snow-fighting crews preparing to hit the roads
WASHINGTON — Snow-fighting crews from northern Virginia to suburban Maryland are getting ready to throw on their boots, climb into their trucks and lower their plow blades. “We’ll have about 1,480 trucks across northern Virginia…
4 years ago -
Snow packs brutal punch, takes region by surprise
WASHINGTON – A burst of heavy snow at the height of the morning rush mixed with higher than expected accumulation set up the conditions for a disastrous Tuesday morning commute. Instead of the predicted 1…
4 years ago -
Ray LaHood: New approach needed to repair America’s crumbling infrastructure
Bridges and roads around the United States are crumbling
after decades of wear and tear, and a new strategy is needed to replenish the
funds for improvement, former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says.4 years ago -
Fairfax County supervisors raise concern about ‘war on cars’
Concerns from drivers that cyclists and pedestrians get
too much attention and funding are often focused inside the Beltway, but now members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors have concerns
that the \”war on cars\” is nudging its way into the suburbs.5 years ago
