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New Device Developed To Curb Texting While Driving

The life of a young Virginia woman was changed forever when she got in an accident while using her phone. One tech company is trying to prevent that from happening with a new device.

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Do You Know When The Silver Line Is Scheduled To Open?

Confusion persists about the Silver Line, which is why WMATA is holding public meetings to gather common questions and concerns about the $6.8 billion project, including when it opens and how it affects peoples' commute.

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Services Like Car2Go Render D.C. Parking Minimums Moot, Advocates Say

As the District contemplates eliminating parking requirements for some developments, experts say car sharing services can more than meet the excess demand for transit within the city.

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Could Metro Be Extended To Centreville And Woodbridge?

Two Virginia lawmakers are revisiting the original Metro route plans, which called for extensions of the transit system as far south as Woodbridge in Prince William County.

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Metro Holds Open House To Discuss Silver Line

Metro officials will be discussing changes in service with the new Silver Line, which is scheduled to open at the end of the year.

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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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