Dr. Gridlock: March, 2011
Posted at 09:16 AM ET, 03/31/2011
By Robert Thomson
The District Department of Transportation has formally announced changes affecting three of its Circulator bus routes.
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09:16 AM ET, 03/31/2011 |
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Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 03/30/2011
By Robert Thomson
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed a one-year extension of the temporary law allowing solo drivers to use the lanes meant for carpoolers.
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02:27 PM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/30/2011
By Robert Thomson
The only good thing to say about an unspringlike forecast for baseball’s opening day Thursday is that clouds, cold and a chance of rain could ease post-game congestion around Nationals Park.
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01:00 PM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 03/30/2011
By Washington Post Editors
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — a division of the Department of Transportation you may never have heard of — is conducting surprise bus safety inspections with local law enforcement in 13 states today.
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12:23 PM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 03/30/2011
By Luke Rosiak
A survey of announcements on New York City’s subway system showed many of the same complaints about garbled, incorrect or meaningless information from train operators as we hear in D.C.--but Metro riders may find themselves wishing they only experienced it at Big Apple rates.
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12:21 PM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 03/30/2011
By Robert Thomson
Commuters will start to experience the biggest impact of the
New York Avenue Bridge reconstruction in late April. At that point, the lane capacity between Penn Street NE and Florida Avenue NE — an area traversed by thousands of drivers during the morning and afternoon rushes — will be reduced by a third to make more room for the rebuilding over the next two years.
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11:04 AM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 03/30/2011
By Associated Press
United Airlines flight diverted to Chicago for security concerns; passengers rescreened and three booted. Plane lands about 1 a.m. in Portland.
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10:16 AM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 03/30/2011
By Robert Thomson
The
Dulles Metrorail project has moved up a scheduled lane shift on Route 7 in Tysons Corner by one night. The work now is scheduled to start Thursday instead of Friday.
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09:26 AM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 07:50 AM ET, 03/30/2011
By Mark Berman
There are Red Line delays for trains heading to Glenmont due to a train malfunction outside of Friendship Heights.
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07:50 AM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 06:28 AM ET, 03/30/2011
By Mark Berman
Check back with Dr. Gridlock throughout the morning for the latest traffic headaches and updates.
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06:28 AM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 05:55 AM ET, 03/30/2011
By Mark Berman
MARC riders are in for some delays on the Camden Line. A CSX freight train was on fire, so they had to shut down both sets of tracks near the Savage Station. Trains are expected to run at least 15 to 20 minutes late in this area.
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05:55 AM ET, 03/30/2011 |
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Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 03/29/2011
By Kafia A. Hosh
So what’s in a name? A lot it seems, especially when it comes to naming a new Metro station. Fairfax officials on Tuesday approved monikers for the Metro stations on the rail extension to Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County.
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02:31 PM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 03/29/2011
By Associated Press
Amtrak is introducing a pilot program to notify Northeast Corridor passengers about major service disruptions via Twitter.
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02:02 PM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 03/29/2011
By Associated Press
A highway project in Buchanan County will feature the tallest bridges in Virginia when it’s completed.
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01:48 PM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 03/29/2011
By Associated Press
A Supreme Court spokeswoman says Justice Antonin Scalia was involved in a minor car accident while driving in to work.
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01:46 PM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 03/29/2011
By Robert Thomson
The remaining spaces at the Reston East Park and Ride on Wiehle Avenue will be closed off next week to make way for construction of the parking garage that will serve the new Metrorail line.
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12:36 PM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 03/29/2011
By Robert Thomson
The D.C. Department of Transportation’s draft plan for the Circulator bus system’s next decade includes proposals to add and subtract routes and increase fares
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11:45 AM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 03/29/2011
By Washington Post Editors
A fire in the 1400 block of I (Eye) Street has prompted officials to close the street, which is blocked by emergency vehicles. The roof fire, which appears to have originated in the area of HVAC equipment, has been mostly knocked down, according to authorities.
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11:05 AM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 03/29/2011
By Washington Post Editors
Authorities say a suspicious package near Andrews Air Force Base was constructed to look like a bomb but appears to have been a hoax device.
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10:24 AM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 03/29/2011
By Washington Post Editors
Metro says that delays earlier Tuesday caused by a train malfunction at Friendship Heights and a sick customer at Union Station have been cleared. Trains were single-tracking around the problems, causing delays.
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10:07 AM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 07:27 AM ET, 03/29/2011
By Mark Berman
The Dr. Gridlock blog provided updates on the Tuesday morning commute and any headaches awaiting you.
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07:27 AM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 06:01 AM ET, 03/29/2011
By Mark Berman
Do you have any questions about the
Fairfax Connector? The Connector’s Nick Perfili will answer your queries at 11 a.m. this morning, responding to general questions, route information, Reston Park and Ride closure and anything else that crops up
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06:01 AM ET, 03/29/2011 |
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Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 03/28/2011
By Washington Post Editors
Washington Post sports writer Gene Wang reports that handlers were trying to lure a loose ostrich back onto a truck after it somehow got a taste of freedom and decided to take a walk on the outer loop just past Connecticut Avenue Monday afternoon.
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03:13 PM ET, 03/28/2011 |
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Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 03/28/2011
By Washington Post Editors
A track circuit malfunction outside of McPherson Square Station caused delays in both directions on Metrorail. Metro says the delays have been resolved.
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10:08 AM ET, 03/28/2011 |
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Posted at 09:09 AM ET, 03/28/2011
By Robert Thomson
Temperatures will remain on the cool side through the first week of the Cherry Blossom Festival. There’s a chance of rain Wednesday and Friday, the
Capital Weather Gang says, but otherwise, the outlook is good for getting around. The home opener at Nationals Park is scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Sports fans could head from the stadium to Verizon Center to see the Caps play hockey Thursday night. Here are some things you should know about getting around the D.C. area this week.
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09:09 AM ET, 03/28/2011 |
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Posted at 05:55 AM ET, 03/28/2011
By Mark Berman
A car fire and a car accident closed both Intestate 270 southbound and the outer loop in Maryland during the morning commute. Drivers saw heavy delays after the roads reopened.
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05:55 AM ET, 03/28/2011 |
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Posted at 05:23 AM ET, 03/28/2011
By Justin Jouvenal
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Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 03/25/2011
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Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 03/25/2011
By Robert Thomson
The two-week
Cherry Blossom Festival starts Saturday, somewhat in defiance of the chilly, gray and potentially rainy — even snowy —
weather forecast for the weekend. Saturday’s
National Marathon means extensive traffic congestion in the middle of the District throughout the morning and early afternoon. Metro will open an hour early, at 6 a.m., to accommodate the marathon participants. Meanwhile, the circus is at the
Verizon Center all weekend. Here’s what travelers need to know for the weekend and beyond.
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Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 03/25/2011
By Mark Berman
Check Dr. Gridlock throughout the morning commute, as we will be keeping tabs on any headaches and issues.
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08:32 AM ET, 03/25/2011 |
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Posted at 05:56 AM ET, 03/25/2011
By Mark Berman
Southbound MARC Penn Line trains are all delayed due to a track defect.
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05:56 AM ET, 03/25/2011 |
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Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 03/24/2011
By Ann Scott Tyson
Metro’s board and several committees are meeting today, with a variety of items on the table, including development around transit stations in
Prince George’s. This post will be updated throughout the afternoon. The board will also meet several Metro employees in an effort to get better aquainted with station managers and train operators.
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11:56 AM ET, 03/24/2011 |
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Posted at 05:50 AM ET, 03/24/2011
By Mark Berman
Roads might be wet as showers coat the region this morning. Check with Dr. Gridlock throughout the morning commute for the latest headaches and updates.
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05:50 AM ET, 03/24/2011 |
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Posted at 05:07 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Luke Rosiak
M Street SE is all jammed up due to a police situation.
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05:07 PM ET, 03/23/2011 |
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Posted at 04:44 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Luke Rosiak
An accident on I-495 northbound at the Dulles Toll Road has closed the Inner Loop in the vicinity, according to
Fairfax officials, and backups are extending past Route 66.
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04:44 PM ET, 03/23/2011 |
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Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Washington Post Editors
A person has been struck by a train at Rhode Island Avenue station, according to D.C. and Metro officials. Trains are single-tracking between New York and Rhode Island Avenue stations, Metro said. The Rhode Island Avenue station remains open at this time.
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02:39 PM ET, 03/23/2011 |
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Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Luke Rosiak
Spring is in the air, and The Post’s annual--and incredibly popular--
Peeps Show is getting underway. It’s a time for our hopes and dreams, our fears and aspirations, our frustrations and neuroses, to be manifested through sticky, overly sweet little marshmallow bunnies and chicks.
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01:33 PM ET, 03/23/2011 |
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Posted at 12:35 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Kafia A. Hosh
Fairfax County officials are asking TysonsCorner area residents and employees for feedback on how to access the four stations being built there as part of the
Metrorail extension to Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County.
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12:35 PM ET, 03/23/2011 |
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Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 03/23/2011
By Associated Press
Authorities say a coyote wandered onto a runway in Atlanta, delaying flights for a few minutes at the world’s busiest airport until ground crews chased the animal away.
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Posted at 08:25 AM ET, 03/23/2011
By Mark Berman
Problems on the Green and Yellow lines that led to massive delays for riders Wednesday morning have been cleared. The backups were caused by a sick customer and standing water on the tracks.
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08:25 AM ET, 03/23/2011 |
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Posted at 07:10 AM ET, 03/23/2011
By Mark Berman
We’ll be keeping tabs on any headaches and issues awaiting you this morning, so check back with Dr. Gridlock throughout the morning commute.
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07:10 AM ET, 03/23/2011 |
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Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 03/22/2011
By Washington Post Editors
D.C. authorities are on the scene of a crash in the southbound lanes of the Third Street Tunnel. Officials say drivers should expect delays.
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05:35 PM ET, 03/22/2011 |
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Posted at 04:52 PM ET, 03/22/2011
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Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 03/22/2011
By Robert Thomson
The
National Marathon, one of the year’s most disruptive events for D.C. travelers, is scheduled for this Saturday. I rank it with the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse for the bad spirits it generates among those caught in the resulting congestion.
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02:57 PM ET, 03/22/2011 |
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/22/2011
By Robert Thomson
Once the
Cherry Blossom Festival is done in April, the National Park Service project to rebuild Constitution Avenue NW will begin to have a serious impact on commuters.
See The Post story by Ashley Halsey III. William Line, spokesman for the park service, points out that the reconstruction will start at 23rd Street and work eastward to 15th Street to separate the avenue project as much as possible from the 17th Street levee project.
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12:30 PM ET, 03/22/2011 |
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Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 03/22/2011
By Robert Thomson
A traveler who took a test drive on
Maryland’s new Intercounty Connector during the two-week period before tolling started told me she was surprised to receive a mailing from the state after her trip. We hope you enjoyed traveling the ICC, said the letter from the
Maryland’ E-ZPass service center. She said the mailing listed the time and date of the trip on the ICC, the license plate number of her car and a notice of “recorded unpaid toll transactions.”
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09:30 AM ET, 03/22/2011 |
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Posted at 08:39 AM ET, 03/22/2011
By Ann Scott Tyson
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Posted at 06:29 AM ET, 03/22/2011
By Mark Berman
The accident on Georgia Avenue has been cleared and all lanes are now open, according to the Distruct Department of Transportation.
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06:29 AM ET, 03/22/2011 |
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Posted at 05:54 AM ET, 03/22/2011
By Mark Berman
MARC Brunswick Line train 880 will run with only two cars this morning due to a defective door. Travelers taking this train, which departs Brunswick at 7:40 a.m., should expect some crowding.
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05:54 AM ET, 03/22/2011 |
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Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 03/21/2011
By Washington Post Editors
One person has died and numerous other people are injured in a multiple vehicle car crash on Route 1 in the Mount Vernon area, Fairfax County police said Monday. The highway is closed in both directions at the scene of the crash.
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05:23 PM ET, 03/21/2011 |
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Posted at 05:10 PM ET, 03/21/2011
By Washington Post Editors
A blocked track is delaying several Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) trains at Union Station.
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05:10 PM ET, 03/21/2011 |
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Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 03/21/2011
By Robert Thomson
This should have been a day when Metrorail riders were singing the praises of the transit authority for adding 10 cars to rush-hour trains on the Orange and Red lines, the equivalent of 640 seats on some of the most crowded trains in the transit system. For many morning riders, it instead became just another day when Metro failed them, thanks to a power cable problem outside Federal Triangle.
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Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 03/21/2011
By Robert Thomson
I’m fussy about the term ‘gridlock.’ You’ll never see me refer to “gridlock on the Beltway,” or “gridlock on I-395.” No grid, no gridlock.
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02:39 PM ET, 03/21/2011 |
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Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 03/21/2011
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Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 03/21/2011
By Kafia A. Hosh
When the four Dulles rail extension stations open in
Tysons Corner in 2013, where will the nearest bus stops be located? Which trails and sidewalks will lead into the stations? And how will cyclists be able to access them?
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Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 03/21/2011
By Robert Thomson
Travelers face a cloudy, and sometimes stormy first week of spring, the
Capital Weather Gang says. Skies are likely to be clearer on Friday, but temperatures will be chillier. Many road crews are out, and many more are to come as the weather warms. The
National Marathon, very disruptive for traffic in the District, is scheduled for Saturday, the same day the two-week
Cherry Blossom Festival starts. Metro has not scheduled any track work for the next three weekends. Here are some other things you should know as you face the week ahead.
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Posted at 06:16 AM ET, 03/21/2011
By Mark Berman
There are delays on the Blue and Orange Lines due to a track problem outside of Federal Triangle. Trains are sharing the same track between the McPherson Square and the Smithsonian stations.
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06:16 AM ET, 03/21/2011 |
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Posted at 05:55 AM ET, 03/21/2011
By Mark Berman
Some rain, thunder and lightning kick off the week. We’ll be keeping tabs on the morning commute, so check in throughout the morning for updates on any headaches.
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Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 03/18/2011
By Metro will consider the routes of eight bus lines to improve service, including airport lines, the agency said Friday, to reduce crowding and tweak frequency, stops, speed, communications., It will hold meetings seeking input from the public in the coming months, is accepting feedback at http://www.metrobus-studies.com. and Luke Rosiak
Metro will consider the routes of eight bus lines to improve service, including airport lines, the agency said Friday, to reduce crowding and tweak frequency, stops, speed and communications.
By Metro will consider the routes of eight bus lines to improve service, including airport lines, the agency said Friday, to reduce crowding and tweak frequency, stops, speed, communications., It will hold meetings seeking input from the public in the coming months, is accepting feedback at http://www.metrobus-studies.com. and Luke Rosiak |
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Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 03/18/2011
By Luke Rosiak
Five leaders of Maryland jurisdictions joined together Friday to urge Congress to pay for infrastructure improvements to accomodate the relocation of military bases under the Base Realignment and Closure plan.
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04:13 PM ET, 03/18/2011 |
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Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 03/18/2011
By Jennifer Buske
The Virginia Railway Express Operations Board approved a reduction in the commuter service’s step-up fare for select Amtrak trains -- a move VRE officials said should help alleviate overcrowding on VRE trains.
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12:50 PM ET, 03/18/2011 |
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Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 03/18/2011
By Robert Thomson
As we head into the last weekend of winter, with outdoor activities picking up, remember to watch for more walkers and bikers. Sunday will be the better of the two days for such activities, the Capital Weather Gang says.
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12:13 PM ET, 03/18/2011 |
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Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 03/18/2011
By Kafia A. Hosh
Representatives of the authority that oversees the region’s main airports were questioned Thursday during a hearing called by Virginia lawmakers. Virginia Del. Joe May, who chairs the House transportation committee, held the hearing to examine the governance and operations of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. MWAA staff and board member Thomas M. Davis III fielded questions.
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11:46 AM ET, 03/18/2011 |
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Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 03/18/2011
By Mark Berman
There were Green Line delays due to a track problem outside of Prince George’s Plaza.Trains were sharing the same track between College Park and Prince George’s Plaza. Delays both directions are clear.
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09:10 AM ET, 03/18/2011 |
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Posted at 06:49 AM ET, 03/18/2011
By Mark Berman
A warmer A.M. commute helps wrap up the week. We'll be tracking the morning traffic headaches throughout rush hour, so check back here during the morning.
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06:49 AM ET, 03/18/2011 |
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Posted at 05:51 AM ET, 03/18/2011
By Mark Berman
MARC train 413 will run one car short this morning, which could lead to crowding for riders.
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 03/17/2011
By Rosalind S. Helderman
The Virginia DMV reports
computer problems have been fixed at the Tysons Corner and Fair Oaks DMV centers, and drivers can once again get new licenses at both locations.
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03:30 PM ET, 03/17/2011 |
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Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 03/17/2011
By Luke Rosiak
Route 1 will be closed in both directions from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM between the Fairfax County Parkway (Route 7100) and Telegraph Road.
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09:25 AM ET, 03/17/2011 |
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Posted at 08:01 AM ET, 03/17/2011
By Mark Berman
If you ever go for a drive around the area and get the feeling that people don’t know where they’re going, you might be onto something. A new report says that Washington residents are the most frequent users of mobile GPS guidance in the country.
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08:01 AM ET, 03/17/2011 |
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Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/17/2011
By Mark Berman
Earlier delays on the Blue and Orange Lines have cleared up.
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Posted at 06:57 AM ET, 03/17/2011
By Mark Berman
We'll be keeping tabs on the traffic all morning, so check back with us.
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Posted at 06:03 PM ET, 03/16/2011
By Kafia A. Hosh
The jury is still out on a location for a future rail stop at Dulles International Airport after project officials said they needed more time to compare proposed sites and consult with partner localities concerned about the station’s cost.
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06:03 PM ET, 03/16/2011 |
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Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 03/16/2011
By Rosalind S. Helderman
Computer malfunctions are preventing drivers from getting new licenses at DMV offices in Tysons Corner and Fair Oaks.
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03:40 PM ET, 03/16/2011 |
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Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 03/16/2011
By Robert Thomson
To plan for proposed changes
, Metro is having the mapmaker who drew the original map touch it up.
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Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 03/16/2011
By Associated Press
Two men from the District and Maryland have been charged after one of them allegedly punched an Amtrak conductor during a stop in western Pennsylvania.
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Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 03/16/2011
By Luke Rosiak
There’s a move afoot to pressure Metro to introduce a pricing system that could help reduce road traffic and fill seats during underused periods, one in use in
other major systems: Unlimited-use passes that let you pay for your daily commute, then ride off-peak for free. They wouldn’t differentiate between bus and rail, and you could subscribe to automatic renewal.
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Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 03/16/2011
By Robert Thomson
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Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 03/16/2011
By Ann E. Marimow
The authority has been bitterly divided over the leading candidate to be its next leader.
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Posted at 07:07 AM ET, 03/16/2011
By Mark Berman
Rain could leave the roadways and sidewalks damp and slippery this morning. That and the morning’s traffic headaches in this post, which will be updated throughout the commute.
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Posted at 06:26 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Robert Thomson
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Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Robert Thomson
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to reopen the Idylwood Road bridge south of Tysons Corner on Friday, following its reconstruction as part of the High Occupancy Toll lanes project.
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04:30 PM ET, 03/15/2011 |
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Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Jennifer Buske
Prince William County officials budgeted almost $300,000 in proffer funds for a temporary commuter lot they opened Monday on the county’s eastern end.
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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Robert Thomson
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Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Jennifer Buske
Prince William County officials budgeted almost $300,000 in proffer funds for a temporary commuter lot they opened Monday on the county’s eastern end.
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Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Luke Rosiak
Low-cost inter-city buses are one of the fastest-growing forms of transportation, and have sprouted up increasingly in the D.C. area, where every day they make trips to New York and other cities. The
District moved just this week to regulate where they can idle, post signs and load passengers. But after a
crash in the Bronx killed 15 last weekend, U.S. officials say their operation is dangerously unsupervised.
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Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Luke Rosiak
Just in time for the Cherry Blossom festival, Capital Bikeshare will add a 5-day pass option for $15. Existing options are a one-day pass for $5, a monthly subscription for $25, and the more popular yearly membership for $75.
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Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 03/15/2011
By Robert Thomson
The National Park Service plans to temporarily close lanes on the southbound side of the
George Washington Parkway between today’s rush hours, and traffic congestion is likely.
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Posted at 08:48 AM ET, 03/15/2011
By Mark Berman
A roundup of the morning’s traffic woes.
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Posted at 06:47 AM ET, 03/15/2011
By Mark Berman
Riders have early delays on the VRE.
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Posted at 06:37 AM ET, 03/15/2011
By Mark Berman
There are Red Line delays due to a track problem at Rhode Island Avenue.
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Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/14/2011
By Luke Rosiak
Dr. Gridlock just wrapped up his weekly chat, where he answers live questions from you, dear readers. Tackled this week: Crosswalk countdowns on the fritz;
Washington Post Web redesign (including a more prominent traffic map); Metro closures and latenight construction; Metro’s Blue Line split; named versus numbered highways; when the ICC’s useful; and GPS issues--for Metro’s NextBus and your car on the ICC.
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Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Luke Rosiak
The Department of Transportation may require airlines to make all of their prices public, in a move that could make it easy to search and compare prices. The disclosures would include ticket prices and the rapidly-proliferating added fees, for baggage, prime seats, extra legroom, movies, food and the like. (With the Federal Aviation Administration’s
budget under pressure, those fees could continue to increase.)
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Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Robert Thomson
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Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Luke Rosiak
The chief of staff to the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee traveled a well-worn path over the weekend.
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10:44 AM ET, 03/14/2011 |
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Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Luke Rosiak
A San Francisco subway train derailed while leaving a station Sunday morning, with all cars remaining upright--but significantly off the tracks--and three minor back injuries reported. Five BART officers were already on the station platform and assisted with evacuation.
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Posted at 09:21 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Robert Thomson
Travelers will enjoy more daylight on afternoon commutes this week, now that we’re into Daylight Savings Time. They are likely to find the weather much better for the latter part of the work week, but rain is likely on Tuesday and Wednesday. As the weather warms, drivers are encountering many more road crews working on small projects, such as pothole repairs. Watch out for those little work zones, as well as the major ones. Here are some projects that could result in delays.
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Posted at 06:58 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Mark Berman
We’ll be tracking the morning traffic headaches on Twitter.
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Posted at 06:53 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Mark Berman
A cracked rail caused big delays for VRE trains.
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Posted at 06:24 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Mark Berman
Changes to MARC’s Penn Line will add trains and cars during the morning and evening commutes.
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06:24 AM ET, 03/14/2011 |
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Posted at 06:13 AM ET, 03/14/2011
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The clocks have been changed, and commuters have an extra hour of darkness for their morning drive. We’ll be keeping tabs on the morning traffic here.
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Posted at 05:50 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Mark Berman
The clocks have been changed, and commuters have an extra hour of darkness for their morning drive. We’ll be keeping tabs on the morning traffic here.
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Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 03/11/2011
By Luke Rosiak
With intercity buses like DC2NY and BoltBus increasingly popular--and often pulling their hulking frames to the side of the road in pedestrian meccas like Chinatown--the District Department of Transportation is proposing modifying regulations governing them, as well as sightseeing buses.
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Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 03/11/2011
By Luke Rosiak
The Transportation Security Administration says it screened all air cargo--but a government auditor said there’s no way the TSA can know that. It’s the second time this month the GAO has dinged the TSA for over-hyping itself and keeping shoddy records.
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Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 03/11/2011
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Metro will survey bus riders who use the congested A Line service along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and the Georgia Avenue-Maryland Line, and will also hold public meetings in an effort to identify ways to improve the service.
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Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 03/11/2011
By Robert Thomson
DR. GRIDLOCK | There is no train service between East Falls Church and West Falls Church stations.
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Posted at 04:05 PM ET, 03/10/2011
By Luke Rosiak
Some cost assumptions made by the Transportation Security Administration comparing private-sector and federal screeners at airports weren’t sound in January 2009--and the problem still hasn’t been entirely resolved, the General Accountability Office told Congress.
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Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 03/10/2011
By Washington Post Editors
The workers chanted “Hey hey, yo yo -- you and your buses got to go!” prior to the start of board committee meetings.
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03:59 PM ET, 03/10/2011 |
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Posted at 03:14 PM ET, 03/10/2011
By Washington Post Editors
Canal Road in Northwest Washington is closed at Clark Place while crews stabilize an adjacent hill due to a mudslide that occurred earlier this morning.
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Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 03/10/2011
By Washington Post Editors
Heavy rain and low cloud cover are causing flight delays at some airports
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Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 03/10/2011
By Washington Post Editors
The American Legion lot at the Laurel MARC train station will be closed through Friday due to expected flooding of the Patuxent River, according to the
Maryland Transit Administration.
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Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 03/10/2011
By Robert Thomson
Orange Line train to Largo? Blue Line train to Greenbelt? Riders may be hearing those announcements starting in mid-2012, depending on decisions Metro will make as it plans to split the Blue Line and add some trains to the Orange Line.
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Posted at 07:18 PM ET, 03/09/2011
By Christy Goodman
Firm files $30 million lawsuit for alleged lease violations
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Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 03/09/2011
By Jennifer Buske
Virginia Railway Express officials brace for possible delays as heavy rains are predicted for the region
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Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 03/09/2011
By Robert Thomson
Metrorail riders have grumbled this winter about slow and uncertain trips.
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/08/2011
By Robert Thomson
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Posted at 07:51 AM ET, 03/08/2011
By Ann Scott Tyson
Metro’s head of information technology, Suzanne Peck, who has overseen key initiatives such as expanding cell phone coverage inside Metro’s underground stations and tunnels, retired last month.
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07:51 AM ET, 03/08/2011 |
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Posted at 08:18 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Robert Thomson
What rush hour? There were fleeting moments during drives on the Intercounty Connector this morning when I couldn’t see another vehicle. And I observed no bottlenecks at the entrances and exits that appeared to be related to the new highway as tolling began today.
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Posted at 08:14 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Robert Thomson
The free ride is over on Maryland’s Intercounty Connector. Metro service on the Blue and Orange lines was scheduled to return to normal today following the weekend shutdowns for maintenance. The D.C. area’s weather should be back to normal, too, after Sunday’s intense rain. Travelers will find daytime temperatures in the 50s all week, with the chance of rain best on Thursday.
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Posted at 06:44 PM ET, 03/07/2011
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Posted at 06:33 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Ann Scott Tyson
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Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 03/07/2011
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Posted at 07:51 PM ET, 03/04/2011
By Luke Rosiak
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Posted at 07:19 PM ET, 03/04/2011
By Robert Thomson
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Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 03/03/2011
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Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 03/03/2011
By Caitlin Gibson
After months of tense negotiations, a contract agreement was reached late Wednesday between Loudoun County Transit workers and Veolia Transportation, which manages public transportation for Loudoun County and other jurisdictions across the country.
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02:18 PM ET, 03/03/2011 |
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Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 03/03/2011
By Michael Bolden
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