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Virginia Transportation Projects Get $200 Million In Funding

Bottlenecks on Rt. 28 in Northern Virginia will be one of the first targets of the newly-authorized Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

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Testing Process In Motion On D.C.'s Streetcar Project

After more than 50 years since streetcars last carried passengers in the District, they are moving again — at an Anacostia test track.

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New Transportation Money A Boon For Prince George's County Bid For FBI

Lawmakers in Maryland are saying the increase in transportation funding being dedicated to Prince George's County should make it a more attractive candidate for the new FBI headquarters.

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D.C. Taxicab Commission Making Strides On New Payment Systems

D.C.'s fleet of taxis is well on its way to installing new, modern payment systems that will allow riders to use their smartphone or credit cards to pay fares.

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Majority Of Riders Give Metro Positive Ratings, Poll Finds

Metro often draws the ire of riders with frequent delays, breakdowns, and fare hikes, but a new poll shows that a majority of customers still hold a favorable view of the transit system.

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VDOT Fields Ideas To Relieve Congestion On I-66

The traffic on Interstate 66 has long been the target of the Virginia Department of Transportation, which is now turning to the private sector for answers.

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Capital Bikeshare Encourages New Trips, Saves Users Money On Travel

Users of the region's popular bike-sharing system say they're making trips they otherwise wouldn't, have changed the way they get around town and are feeling healthier as a result.

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Metro Survey Highlights Progress In Promoting Culture Of Safety

There's still plenty of work to do to make Metro safer, but a recent survey shows progress in employees' willingness to report safety issues on the transit system.

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Construction Of M Street Bike Lane Beginning In August

D.C. officials sketched out the route of a new M Street bicycle lane on Monday, which would feature many improvements over existing designs, including a greater buffer against automobile traffic.

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Metro Urges Patience After Rider Forces Doors On Green Line

Green Line riders faced significant delays this morning, which Metro said was made worse when a rider opened emergency doors

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