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Va. transportation officials: Distracted driving an ‘epidemic’
Virginia officials say that the number of crashes and deaths related to drivers distracted by mobile devices is almost on par with those related to drunken driving — and probably higher than reported.
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Amtrak: We’ll stop service on tracks lacking speed controls
Amtrak’s president and CEO said the railroad may suspend suspending service on tracks that don’t have speed controls in place by the end of 2018.
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Murphy says NJ adding trains to deal with delays, crowding
In an effort to ease overcrowding of New Jersey Transit, the New Jersey governor said his state will lease 20 cars from Maryland.
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Trash, transportation, closings on New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day falls on a Monday, so government-run locations, services and transportation systems may not be open, or may be working on a different schedule.
7 months ago -
Commuters lose transit, parking, biking benefits in tax bill
Count commuters among the losers in the Republican tax bill that the House and Senate are expected to vote on next week.
7 months ago -
SoberRide logs 911 rides since holiday rollout in December
“Yes, I see the irony in the number, but 911 would-be drunk drivers taken off the roadways by this local, lifesaving program,” says Kurt Erickson, president of Washington Regional Alcohol Program.
2 years ago -
Georgetown-Rosslyn gondola deemed feasible in study
The idea of a Georgetown-to-Rosslyn gondola got a thumbs-up from the neighborhood’s business leaders on Thursday.
2 years ago -
Bike commutes on the rise during Metro track work
Alexandria Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Yon Lambert said the city has already seen an increase in people choosing to use two wheels to get around.
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Transportation options: How to get in and around the District on July 4
Here’s a rundown of transportation changes and options to help you get around on Independence Day.
2 years ago -
Metro riders jump to other stations amid track closure
Metro riders avoided eastern stations on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines Monday during the first rush hour with a full track and two station closures.
2 years ago -
Fairfax Co. board debates role in Metro transformation
Fairfax County supervisors debated Tuesday how to turn around Metro and what role the county will play in that transformation as county residents struggled to get to work and school amid the first week of scheduled rush hour repairs along the Orange and Silver lines.
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Local planners aim to prioritize unfinished and unfunded bike projects
Ahead of Bike to Work Day, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board is looking at a bicycle project wish list.
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Planners eye extension of streetcar line to connect Union Station to Georgetown
Planners are looking at two possible ways to extend the new streetcar line about 3 1/2 miles from Union Station to Georgetown.
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Options to avoid I-66 tolls could get twice as much money as planned
Transportation leaders in Virginia may consider doubling the amount of funding for new transportation options meant to help give commuters driving alone alternatives to paying a toll.
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Bike to Work Day organizers aim for more diversity
In about a month, more than 18,000 people will strap on a helmet and commute to and from work on two wheels.
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