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Bridge collapse serves as reminder of infrastructure problems nationwide

Mark Berman — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:18:07 GMT

The collapse of a bridge segment in Washington state dumped people and vehicles into the Skagit River Thursday and could cost the state $15 million to repair. And even though authorities said a large truck was likely to blame, in the initial period after … Continue reading →

Metro worker charged with stealing defibrillators

Dana Hedgpeth — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:46:58 GMT

A Metro maintenance worker has been arrested on charges of stealing 13 defibrillators from the transit agency and selling them on online auction sites. Derrick Davis, 40, of Laurel was charged with theft Thursday in Prince George’s County District Court. … Continue reading →

The weekend and beyond: Memorial Day events, getaways, Metro delays

Robert Thomson — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:58:03 GMT

This is one of the big holiday weekends when many travelers leave the D.C. region while many others head into it for Memorial Day activities. The highway departments will suspend road work for the peak travel times, but Metro is … Continue reading →

Pedestrian struck, killed by Metrobus in Olney

Dana Hedgpeth — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:29:42 GMT

A pedestrian died Thursday after he was struck by a Metrobus on Georgia Avenue near Route 108 in Olney. Montgomery County Police identified the man as Ronald M. Johnson, 50, of Brookeville. At about 11 p.m. Wednesday, a Metrobus on … Continue reading →

Sinkhole lane closures could last through the weekend

Mark Berman — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:51:05 GMT

The Great D.C. Sinkhole — which opened up at 14th and F streets in Northwest Washington, transfixing a nation (or at least inspiring a Twitter account) — could continue to block lanes through the holiday weekend, authorities warned Thursday. Two … Continue reading →

New D.C. Council budget scraps gas tax, impacts Circulator service

Mark Berman — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:47:34 GMT

The D.C. Council approved its 2014 budget Wednesday, and the $12.1 billion budget includes a few transportation developments that could impact commuters. For starters, D.C. is following Maryland and Virginia in changing the way it taxes gasoline. The District opted to eliminate … Continue reading →

Vacationers, consider alternatives to I-95 in Northern Virginia

Robert Thomson — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:14:12 GMT

The hardship for drivers during the Memorial Day weekend escape from the D.C. region is more about volume than about road construction, since most work zones will be lifted for the peak hours of the getaway and return. But over … Continue reading →

Sinkhole snarls traffic in downtown D.C. on Wednesday

Maggie Fazeli Fard — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:43:51 GMT

As expected, a sinkhole in downtown Washington snarled traffic during Wednesday morning’s rush hour. Several streets around the site at the intersection of 14th and F streets in Northwest Washington have been blocked since Tuesday as crews work to repair the hole. … Continue reading →

Red Line delays slow morning commute

Maggie Fazeli Fard — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:10:20 GMT

Red Line trains are experiencing delays this morning, Metro reports. Continue reading →

Legislation would allow some pets on Amtrak

Lori Aratani — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:48 GMT

Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) has introduced legislation that would allow some pets to travel via Amtrak. Continue reading →

Sinkhole at 14th and F closes downtown D.C. streets

Mark Berman — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:28:56 GMT

A sinkhole at the intersection of 14th and F streets in Northwest Washington has closed streets around that intersection, and police warn that the closures could remain in place for two days. Crews are on the scene to repair the … Continue reading →

Anthony Foxx confirmation hearing for Transportation secretary set for Wednesday

Ashley Halsey III — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:17:17 GMT

When Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx (D) shows up on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his confirmation hearing to replace Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, everyone agrees he can expect a very civil greeting. Nobody’s betting on where it goes from there. It … Continue reading →

Memorial Day transit, transportation changes

Mark Berman — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:17:28 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of people in the D.C. area are planning to travel over Memorial Day weekend, and while the number is expected to be lower than it was last year, that still means lots of vehicles on the road … Continue reading →

The week ahead: Plenty of road, rail work before Memorial Day rush

Robert Thomson — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:58 GMT

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and we expect traffic to be at its worst Friday afternoon and evening. The Nationals are away till Friday, when they begin a weekend series with the Phillies. D.C. United will be at RFK … Continue reading →

Crash closes I-95 North lanes in Virginia

Maggie Fazeli Fard — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:06:54 GMT

A tractor-trailer crash has closed two of three northbound lanes on Interstate 95 in Stafford County. Continue reading →

Fight on Red Line train at Gallery Place, arrest made

Dana Hedgpeth — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:21:05 GMT

Metro said a “verbal dispute” became physical between two riders on a Red Line train at Gallery Place Friday afternoon. An arrest was made, but no other details were immediately available. Shortly after 3 p.m., one of the riders struck … Continue reading →

I-95 North reopens between D.C. and Baltimore

Mark Berman — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:06:26 GMT

View Larger Map 3:59 p.m. Update: I-95 North has reopened near Columbia, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. Heavy delays remain, so expect headaches if you’re heading that way. Earlier: A crash on I-95 North is blocking all lanes … Continue reading →

Metro weekend work is relentless, and still disruptive, riders say

Robert Thomson — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:25:47 GMT

The debate, such as it was, over Metro’s weekend track work program occurred in 2011. During the first half of the year, Metro managers outlined their plans for an increasingly aggressive approach to rehabilitating a deteriorating system. They described plans … Continue reading →

Amtrak will make 4G available on more trains

Mark Berman — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:38 GMT

Amtrak brought 4G service to its Acela trains and a few other routes this year. Now, the rail agency says faster Internet is expanding to other lines and trains. The Acela trains running between Washington and Boston were the first … Continue reading →

Bike to Work Day in pictures

Mark Berman — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:18:41 GMT

Thousands took to the area’s roads on Friday to participate in Bike to Work Day, the annual celebration of commuting on two wheels. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association reports that more than 14,000 people registered for the event, up from … Continue reading →

I-95 South lanes reopen in Stafford County, delays remain

Maggie Fazeli Fard — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:21 GMT

11:22 a.m. update: I-95 South has reopened in Stafford County after the earlier closure that shut down the road for several hours, according to the Virginia State Police. Heavy delays remain on southbound I-95. — Mark Berman Update, 10:57 a.m.: Police have charged … Continue reading →

The weekend and beyond: Metro delays, I-95 work, festivals, Capitol Hill race

Robert Thomson — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:20:16 GMT

Friday is the brightest day of the weekend, before clouds and showers move in, the Capital Weather Gang says. About 12,000 participated in Friday’s Bike to Work Day. They still need to get home, so please watch for the extra … Continue reading →

Outer loop moving again near American Legion Bridge

Maggie Fazeli Fard — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:31:21 GMT

An early morning crash on the outer loop of the Beltway is snarling traffic in Virginia. Continue reading →

Friday is Bike to Work Day

Mark Berman — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:27:10 GMT

Thousands of cyclists are expected to hit the Washington region’s roads Friday for Bike to Work Day, an annual event aimed at encouraging people to commute on two wheels rather than by car, bus or train. Bike commuting is quickly becoming … Continue reading →

Northbound G.W. Parkway reopened near Rosslyn

Clarence Williams — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:38:49 GMT

6:24 p.m. Update: The lanes reopened shortly before 6:20 p.m., according to police. Delays are likely to linger, so expect major headaches if you’re heading that way. In addition, watch for backups on nearby stretches of the Capital Beltway. Earlier: … Continue reading →