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Budget Cuts Threaten To Shut Down Six Area Airport Control Towers

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

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How Arlington Is Avoiding D.C.'s Traffic Nightmare

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.

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New Metrobus Service Added To Better Bus Improvement Program

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

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'Bike DC' Organizers Cancel Event

A popular, springtime bicycling event in D.C. has been cancelled due to confusion over the District's permit process.

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Ride-Sharing Service, SideCar, Opens In D.C.

A new app-based service allows people another option for getting around the District.

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Technology In The Car

Tech Tuesday examines how technology in cars is changing the way we drive.

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Maryland House Passes Gas Tax Increase

The Maryland House of Delegates voted 78-56 to raise taxes on gasoline in the state.

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Metro Weekend Track Work Suspended For Cherry Blossom Season

The repairs that usually encumber the Metro system over the weekend have been suspended for the time being, as the cherry blossoms bring an influx of tourists from out of town.

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Taxpayers Won't Foot The Bill For Silver Spring Transit Center, Officials Say

A new report revealed extensive structural problems with the Silver Spring Transit Center, but County Executive Isiah Leggett says the contractor is on the hook for repairs, not county taxpayers.

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Maryland House Moves Gas Tax Forward, Caps Yearly Increases

A proposal to fund Maryland transportation projects like the Purple Line through increases in the gas tax has garnered approval in the state House of Delegates.

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