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Bridge collapse serves as reminder of problems nationwide

The bridge collapse in Washington state brought to mind nationwide infrastructure problems, including roads, bridges and sewer systems that badly need repairs.

Metro employee stole defibrillators

Metro employee charged with theft

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

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

A long, cool weekend for the D.C. area includes concerts, parades and festivals. Almost all road work is suspended, but Metro will work on two lines.

Pr. George’s panel to make key vote next week on Whole Foods project

The development planned at Riverdale Park is in its final steps of the approval process.

Pedestrian struck, killed by Metrobus in Olney

Pedestrian struck, killed by Metrobus in Olney

A pedestrian died Thursday after he was struck by a Metrobus on Georgia Avenue in Olney.

Metro looking for new way for its riders to pay fares

Metro looking for new way for its riders to pay fares

System in process of choosing a contractor to lead the costly task of modernizing fare-collection system.

Sinkhole lane closures could last through the weekend

Sinkhole lane closures could last through the weekend

The sinkhole that has shut down the area around 14th and F streets NW for days could cause lane closures through the weekend, authorities warned. Southbound 14th Street partially reopened Thursday.

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

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

The D.C. Council approved a $12.1 billion budget this week. This budget scrapped the District's gas tax and included big changes for Circulator buses.

Foxx breezes through Senate confirmation hearing

Foxx breezes through Senate confirmation hearing

The Charlotte mayor is President Obama’s choice to replace Transportation Secretary LaHood.

Sinkhole keeps downtown D.C. fixated

Sinkhole keeps downtown D.C. fixated

A sinkhole at 14th and F streets stretching 20 feet across snarls road and pedestrian traffic alike.

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Beltway drivers try dangerous move to gain passing advantage

Beltway drivers try dangerous move to gain passing advantage

Motorists are using the express lanes’ ramp in Springfield to jump past traffic but can get stuck there.

Sinkhole snarls traffic in downtown D.C.

Sinkhole snarls traffic in downtown D.C.

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

Red Line delays slow morning commute

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

Legislation would allow some pets on Amtrak

Legislation would allow some pets on Amtrak

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

Sinkhole closes downtown D.C. streets

Sinkhole 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.

Charlotte mayor set for confirmation hearing

Charlotte mayor set for confirmation hearing

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

Memorial Day transit, transportation changes

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.

Furloughs crimp travel plans for D.C. area residents, AAA says

Annual travel survey finds fewer plan to travel from the Washington region this Memorial Day weekend.

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

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.

Crash closes I-95 North lanes in Stafford County

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

After hurdles, Whole Foods plan moves forward in Prince George’s

After hurdles, Whole Foods plan moves forward in Prince George’s

Planning board expected to review key elements of the Cafritz family Riverdale Park project on Thursday.

MARC trains will begin running on weekends

MARC trains will begin running on weekends

MARC’s Penn Line trains could soon begin traveling between D.C. and Baltimore on weekends.

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For this summer’s getaways, drivers face new challenges on I-95 in Virginia

For this summer’s getaways, drivers face new challenges on I-95 in Virginia

The express lanes project will be very active, but all escape routes from the D.C. area will require patience.

Fight at Gallery Place, one arrested

Fight on Metro's Red Line, one arrested

Crash closes I-95 North between D.C. and Baltimore

A crash blocked all lanes of I-95 North midway between D.C. and Baltimore this afternoon.

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

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

Managers are pretty much sticking to the aggressive program they outlined in 2011, despite the complaints.

Amtrak will make 4G available on more trains

All trains that have Amtrak's WiFi, which includes Northeast Regional trains, will be upgraded to 4G by the end of the summer.

Bike to Work Day in pictures

Thousands participated in Bike to Work Day on Friday, and many of them posted photos from pit stops and other scenes across the region.

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

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

Metro is working on three rail lines. The major road work delays are likely to be on I-95 south of D.C.

Delays on I-95 South in Stafford due to overturned tractor-trailer

All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted from I-95S to Route 17.