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.
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.
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.
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.