The Maryland Senate voted 27-20 to approve the state's first gas tax in just over 20 years. The measure now goes to Gov. Martin O'Malley.

Noting that drivers are increasingly concerned about gas prices and global warming, AAA Mid-Atlantics list of top cars for commuters spotlights alternative fuel vehicles like Chevy Volt.

Arlington County government officials are moving forward with a plan to create a new streetcar line, but many residents say the plan is too expensive.

Bicycling advocates have been lobbying Congress to address the 5,000 bicyclist and pedestrian roadway deaths, and a bipartisan group of House lawmakers has heeded their call.

While many in Annapolis are pleased with the potential of a Purple Line addition to the Metro, many business owners and local residents are expressing concern for their neighborhoods and businesses.

After objections were raised about the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Virginia transportation funding bill, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has offered several dozen amendments.

Unless House lawmakers vote to restore funds cut due to sequestration, many local air craft controllers will be facing layoffs.

Despite explosive economic and population growth in Arlington, Va., after the last couple decades, the county's multifaceted effort to curb traffic appears to be working on many area roadways.

Metro launched new rush-hour express service in southeast D.C.