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Teen Drivers Not Heeding Warnings About Texting While Driving

Despite public awareness campaigns and parental admonishment, a new study finds that nearly half of high school students report texting while driving an automobile.

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Lawmakers Battle Over Virginia's Online Sales Tax Bill

Revenue that Virginia officials were anticipating from online sales tax legislation is now in doubt.

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Control Towers At Local Airports Will Remain Open Through September

The Transportation Department has decided to keep 149 control towers, including some in Maryland and Virginia, open longer than originally planned.

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D.C. Circulator Fares Could Double Under Budget Proposal

Fares for the popular D.C. Circulator bus service could jump from $1 to $2 in cash or $1 to $1.50 with a SmarTrip card, with additional revenues going to pay for an expansion of the service.

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In Lieu Of Parking, Fairfax Plans Buses To Silver Line

Current plans include no permanent parking for the five new stops on the Silver Line, but plans for bus service to the stations is taking shape.

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Montgomery County Police Target Scofflaw Drivers

Starting today, police in Montgomery County will engage in a month worth of stings meant to catch drivers that endanger pedestrians.

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Students Hit The Road For National Bike To School Day

There were bikes aplenty on the road to school this morning, in a national event to promote healthier lifestyles and greater bicycle safety.

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Metro Survey Highlights Progress In Promoting Culture Of Safety

There's still plenty of work to do to make Metro safer, but a recent survey shows progress in employees' willingness to report safety issues on the transit system.

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Maryland Holds Open Houses On Purple Line Progress

The Maryland Transportation Administration is holding five open houses to update residents on the progress of the Purple Line—and some residents aren't happy with what they're seeing.

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Construction Of M Street Bike Lane Beginning In August

D.C. officials sketched out the route of a new M Street bicycle lane on Monday, which would feature many improvements over existing designs, including a greater buffer against automobile traffic.

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