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The Saga Of The Silver Spring Transit Center

We get an update on the structural problems delaying a long-running transit project in suburban Maryland and what they mean for the region.

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How Long Is The Average Commute? An Interactive Map Of The D.C. Metro Region

We all know commuting to and from D.C. is a chore, but thanks to Census data, you can now compare the average commute in your neighborhood to other zip codes in the D.C. area.

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Will Richmond Highway Get State Transportation Funding?

Millions in funds are up for grabs once Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell signs a state transportation bill, and Fairfax County official are hopeful they can get enough to address congestion problems near Fort Belvoir.

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ASCE Rates 99 Percent Of D.C. Roads Mediocre Or Poor

Yearly funding gaps continue to leave key areas of the D.C. region's infrastructure under-maintained, including area roadways, but a new assessment has found it very modestly improved over last year.

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Maryland House Committee Tweaks O'Malley's Gas Tax Plan

The effort to add hundreds of millions of dollars to Maryland's transportation budget through a hike in the wholesale price of gas is moving on the floor of the state House.

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Commuters May Finally Be Able To Catch An S Line Bus

Riders on the S bus line in Northwest D.C. have long complained of lines, crowded conditions and delays. After a groundswell of commuter complaints, Metro says they will add service Monday.

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Metro Opens Early Saturday For Rock 'N Roll Marathon

The Orange and Red Lines are the only ones encumbered with track work this weekend. Metro is even opening early to accomodate those headed downtown for a Marathon early Saturday.

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Developers Courted Near Underutilized Metro Stops

Metro wants smart growth at 11 properties near rail stations that could benefit from greater retail, residential, and office spaces.

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Metro Looks To Replace SmarTrip With Credit Card Payments

The effort to replace SmarTrip cards with direct credit card payments is behind schedule, but WMATA remains committed to the change, which would save the transit agency tens of millions a year.

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Senate Restores Transportation Financing, Setting Stage For Compromise

The Senate has restored hundreds of millions in transportation funding eliminated by the House, but now the two chambers will have to work towards a compromise.

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