Transportation
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Weekend Metro track work: Red, Orange line single-tracking
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A heads up for Metro riders this weekend: Metro track work will take place Feb. 8-10, which will result in single tracking on the red and orange lines.
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American Airlines, US Airways considering merger
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If American Airlines and US Airways combine, they would create the largest airline in the world.
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Gas prices deplete consumers' wallets again
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The price of gas per gallon has gone up nearly 20 cents nationwide over the past 10 days.
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Quiet airline flights? AirAsia X offers that
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The sound of a crying or screaming child on a long flight is a nightmare many have had to endure. But, one airline is trying to end that.
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Va. House, Senate make 11th-hour roads bill overhaul
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House and Senate Republicans proposed wholesale overhauls Monday to Gov. Bob McDonnell's legacy transportation funding initiative just one day ahead of a drop-dead legislative deadline.
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Green line: Service restored between Navy Yard, Southern Ave.
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Two Green Line stations in Southeast Washington lost power Wednesday night, turning the rush hour commute into a nightmare.
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U-turns across Pennsylvania Ave. bike lanes prohibited
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The District is cracking down on drivers who make U-turns across the bike lanes that run down Pennsylvania Ave. The fine for making an improper turn is $100.
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House panel backs McDonnell's transportation funding bill
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The House Finance Committee voted 13-8 Wednesday to endorse the Republican governor's five-year, $3.1 billion plan. The Senate Finance Committee will consider the legislation Thursday afternoon.
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ICC drivers could see higher speed limit
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Drivers using the Intercounty Connector in Maryland could soon go up to 70 mph if legislation becomes law in Annapolis.
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Montgomery County Council approves $500,000 transit network study
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Last week, the Montgomery County Council approved a $500,000 study and preliminary planning for a new transit network.
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Ray LaHood resigning as transportation secretary
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the only Republican still in President Barack Obama's first-term Cabinet, said Tuesday he plans to leave the Obama administration.
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MARC train stalled south of BWI, both track directions blocked
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One MARC train is stalled and another is coming to its rescue, causing tracks in both directions to be blocked.
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Metro track work: Orange, Red, Green lines single tracking this weekend
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A heads up for Metro rail riders this weekend: there will be single tracking on the Red, Orange and Green lines due to continued track work. There is no scheduled work this weekend on the Blue or Yellow lines.
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McDonnell pitches transportation sales tax plan
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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell wants to eliminate the state's 17.5-cent per gallon gas tax and replace it with a sales tax increase of nearly a penny on the dollar.
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Regional leaders review proposals to reduce congestion in D.C. area
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To reduce traffic, local lawmakers and transportation planners have long mulled over several proposals using what's called "congestion pricing."
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US Airways flight makes emergency landing at Reagan due to cracked windshield
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A US Airways Express flight had to make an emergency landing at Reagan National Airport Wednesday morning due to a cracked windshield.
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Metro selling commemorative Inauguration SmarTrip cards
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The city is abuzz ahead of next week’s Inauguration and everyone is getting in on the action—including Metro. Metro will sell Commemorative Inaugural SmarTrip cards at nine stations this Sunday.
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Snow in the D.C. area: What local power, transportation companies advise
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With predictions of snow making its way to our area, local transportation and power companies are warning customers about staying alert and being prepared.
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