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Virginia Governor To Consider Tax On Hybrid And Electric Cars

Under Virginia's new transportation funding plan, the wallets of energy-efficient car drivers will take a bit of a hit.

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Metro Closes Early For Daylight Savings Saturday, Sort Of

The last Metro trains will be heading out an hour earlier than normal Saturday night. Or at least it will seem that way until Daylight Savings kicks in at 2 a.m.

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Does The D.C. Of The Future Need Parking?

D.C. is on the verge of entering a big fight over cars and parking, as zoning officials consider whether to allow developers not to include parking spaces in all new buildings.

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Bicyclists In D.C. To Lobby For Safety

Cyclists ask lawmakers for wider bike lanes and better accident statistics. 

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Reps. Edwards, Rahall Question LaHood's Support Of MWAA Leadership

Two prominent area members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have publicly called into question Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's continued support of embattled MWAA leaders.

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O'Malley Unveils Gas Tax Plan Resembling Virginia's

Maryland's governor revealed his transportation funding plan on Monday, which would include a 4 percent sales tax on the wholesale price of gasoline.

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Why It May Soon Become Harder To Park In Some D.C. Neighborhoods

A proposal is in the works that would lift minimum parking space requirements for new developments in transit-rich areas, which some worry could lead to parking shortages.

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Pilot Program Puts D.C. Student Bus Passes In Giant Stores

Students in the District can purchase discounted rides to and from school at Giant food stores near the homes in a new joint venture between DCPS, DDOT and Giant Food.

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Virginia's Transportation Funding Overhaul Could Face Roadblocks

The former chairman of Virginia's Democratic Party says the state's transportation funding bill is unconstitutional, and expects the new law to be challenged in court.

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BWI To Take Hit From Sequester Cuts

Federal budget cuts may take a toll on the number of flights and personnel at Baltimore Washington International Airport.

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