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Your transportation guide around the Beltway and beyond

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Vacationers, consider alternatives to I-95 in Northern Virginia

Over the summer, the 95 Express Lanes work zone is likely to slow the start and finish of many vacations.

By Robert Thomson 22 hours ago

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D.C.

Sinkhole snarls traffic in downtown D.C. on Wednesday

As expected, a street closures due to a sinkhole caused delays during the morning rush.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard May 22, 2013

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Commuting

Red Line delays slow morning commute

Delays are affecting trains heading toward Shady Grove due to a signal problem near Fort Totten.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard May 22, 2013

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Legislation would allow some pets on Amtrak

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

By Lori Aratani May 22, 2013

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

A sinkhole at 14th and F streets in Northwest Washington could close streets around that intersection for two days, police warn.

By Mark Berman May 21, 2013

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Transportation

Anthony Foxx confirmation hearing for Transportation secretary set for Wednesday

Anthony Foxx may be pressed by conservative senators to repudiate LaHood’s bike-transit-friendly stance.

By Ashley Halsey III May 21, 2013

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Holiday Transit

Memorial Day transit, transportation changes

Memorial Day brings with it many transit and transportation changes. Here's what you need to know for getting around on Monday.

By Mark Berman May 21, 2013

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

Metrorail is working on all lines at night. The Silver Line project is busy, as are the highway departments.

By Robert Thomson May 20, 2013

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Morning Commute

Crash closes I-95 North lanes in Virginia

Only the right lane is getting by near Exit 143 in Garrisonville, Va., following a tractor-trailer crash.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard May 20, 2013

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Fight on Red Line train at Gallery Place, arrest made

Fight on Metro's Red Line, one arrested

By Dana Hedgpeth May 17, 2013

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