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VDOT moves up Beltway/I-66 fix

The Virginia Department of Transportation has moved up the timetable for easing the new traffic congestion on the Capital Beltway’s outer loop at the ramp to westbound Interstate 66.

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Avoid Logan Circle this morning and early afternoon

The traffic signals at Logan Circle will be shut down on Thursday at 10 a.m. and kept off for several hours. Officers will direct traffic, but you should avoid the area.

Meeting on Metrobus 14th Street Line

Bus Artic BRT style CNG 071608 007 WMATA Photo by Larry Levine 07-16-08SLUG: ME/METROBUS DATE: Downloaded E-mail 10/22/2008 CREDIT: Courtesy of WMATA  CAPTION: Metro will roll out its new red-and-silver, articulated buses Monday, October 27.  ** There are also staff photos by Linda Davidson when these buses and new color scheme were first rolled out. If you use staff photo, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE PHOTOS SHOWING THE RED AND SILVER METROBUSES THAT SAY LOCAL. thank you. From Lena Sun   StaffPhoto imported to Merlin on  Wed Oct 22 13:12:02 2008

Metro and the District Department of Transportation are co-sponsoring a meeting Thursday for the public to comment on the 52, 53 and 54 bus routes, part of a study of the transit authority’s 14th Street Line.

Metro to suspend track work

Transit agency will suspend some track work during cherry blossom season.

Transit funds for Metro in danger

Transit agency officials worried about possible cutting of federal funds for rail systems.

Museum groundbreaking to snarl traffic around Mall

The groundbreaking of a museum on the National Mall is causing multiple street closures and should cause traffic problems. We’re keeping tabs on the morning rush hour, letting you know about any issues or delays that could slow your commute.

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RT @wmata: Red Line: Expect residual delays to Glenmont due to an earlier train malfunction outside Medical Center. #wmata

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Officers will direct traffic at Logan Circle, but it'd be best to avoid the area so as to avoid any delays. #dctraffic

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Avoid Logan Circle this morning: The traffic signals will be shut down at 10 a.m. for an upgrade. - http://t.co/IKnDNzYX #dctraffic

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New crash dummy test for child safety seats -- http://t.co/sey9YPRs

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#wmata - Need to correct - Metro officials said DC and VA have committed on matching federal PRIIA funds, not on subsidy amounts for budget.

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#wmata - Oversight hearing ends.

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@atakins we're investigating the issue right now. ^BA

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Red Line: Normal service has resumed at Medical Center.

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@MySharona holding the train in front keeps a consistent frequency of service to prevent overcrowding of trains behind the problem. ^BA

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