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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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Roosevelt Bridge Closed For 'Captain America' Filming

The Roosevelt Bridge will be closed at various times on Sunday for a film starring Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robert Redford.

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D.C. Cab Riders Will Be Able To Pay Fares With Credit Cards By September

D.C.'s 7,300 taxicabs should be able to accept credit cards by September, said the D.C. Taxicab Commissioner today.

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Metro Station Closings Abound This Weekend

It may be a good weekend to take a car into the city, as nine Metro stations will be closed for repairs, adding nearly an hour to travel times for some.

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Newly Renovated Columbus Plaza Is Better For Pedestrians

A newly renovated Columbus Plaza is making life easier for drivers and pedestrians coming in and out of Union Station.

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D.C. Unveils New Taxicab Color Scheme

The D.C. Taxicab Commission has unveiled renderings of its proposed red-and-grey color scheme that all cabs will eventually have to adopt.

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Metro Can't Walk Away From Silver Spring Transit Center, Says Montgomery Co.

Metro wants to walk away from the troubled Silver Spring Transit Center, but Montgomery County officials are say they have no intention of letting them.

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