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Capital Bikeshare Encourages New Trips, Saves Users Money On Travel

Users of the region's popular bike-sharing system say they're making trips they otherwise wouldn't, have changed the way they get around town and are feeling healthier as a result.

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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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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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Metro Urges Patience After Rider Forces Doors On Green Line

Green Line riders faced significant delays this morning, which Metro said was made worse when a rider opened emergency doors

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'Outer Beltway' Meets Opposition From Residents, Lawmakers

A third battle of Manassas is underway in Northern Virginia. This fight does not concern the fate of the nation — it's about a highway.

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Plans Move Forward For New North-South Highway West Of Dulles

Eager to serve the "corridor of significance" between Prince William and Loudoun Counties, planners have released a new study on a proposed highway in Northern Virginia.

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Addressing Metro Safety After The Boston Marathon Bombing

Security has been increased in Washington D.C. following the explosions in Boston this week, but security experts say the odds of being injured by a terrorist attack are still infinitesimal.

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Contractors Vying For Silver Line Phase II Have History Of Busting Budgets

There are five construction companies currently in the running for the Silver Phase II contract, and many of them have a track record of going over budget on public projects in Virginia.

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Low-Bid Process For Silver Line Phase II May Foster Hidden Costs

Bids from contractors on Phase II of the Silver Line come in soon, and while a focus on taking the lowest bidder does lighten the load on drivers, history shows that those savings may prove illusory.

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Purple Line A Tough Sell To Many Affected Maryland Residents

While many in Annapolis are pleased with the potential of a Purple Line addition to the Metro, many business owners and local residents are expressing concern for their neighborhoods and businesses.

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