Pressure mounts on D.C. government over rail tunnel plan

Residents continue to fight CSX’s proposed $200 million reconstruction of the Virginia Avenue tunnel.

(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)

Silver Line close to completion but still no opening date

A portion of the Wiehle-Reston East Station in Fairfax County, Va.

With Silver Line coming, Tysons developers weigh how many apartments to build

Fearing too many apartments are on the way already, investors may back away from building in Tysons.

(Matt McClain / The Washington Post)

Cut in transit allowance: A new year’s pain for Metro riders

Doing the math on how much more commuters will need to pay thanks to lower subsidy.

(Rick Bowmer / WASH POST)

Development proposals for five Metro stations

Transit agency floats concepts for projects at Brookland, Morgan Boulevard and other stations.

(Dominic Bracco II)

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D.C. streetcar to arrive on Tuesday

D.C. streetcar to arrive on Tuesday

The new streetcar is one of six slated to run as part of the new service.

Firm’s interest in Purple Line draws scrutiny

Firm’s interest in Purple Line draws scrutiny

Maryland law targeted parent company for transporting Nazi prisoners to death camps.

Elderly Georgetown man fatally stabbed; son is charged

Elderly Georgetown man fatally stabbed; son is charged

The 56-year-old suspect lived with his father and his mother, who was hospitalized with stab wounds.

Pressure mounts on D.C. government over rail tunnel plan

Pressure mounts on D.C. government over rail tunnel plan

Residents continue to fight CSX’s proposed $200 million reconstruction of the Virginia Avenue tunnel.

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Transportation plan urges focusing on fixing roads, rails

Transportation plan urges focusing on fixing roads, rails

Region’s planners urge governments to think regionally and maintain the network we already have.

MWAA to get permanent federal oversight

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, an entity that for many years played by its own rules, will now be subject to permanent federal oversight.

Low-cost airlines expand, keep ticket prices low

Report: when low-cost carriers enter a market, airline ticket prices go down.

Part of New York Avenue in D.C. closed

New York Avenue closed in D.C. A man was struck by a truck and taken to an area hospital.

Audit faults handling of federal funds for Silver Line

Audit faults handling of federal funds for Silver Line

An audit is raising questions about whether MWAA is properly managing $975 million in federal funding.

Audit questions MWAA management of Silver Line funding

Audit questions MWAA management of Silver Line funding

The audit by the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General identified several instances in which MWAA used federal dollars to pay for services prohibited under federal guidelines and for expenses unrelated to construction of the first phase of the $5.6 billion rail project.

Wanted: D.C. streetcar operators

Wanted: D.C. streetcar operators

The D.C. Department of Transportation is hosting a job fair for people interested in working with the new streetcar system.

New USDOT toy isn’t the fun kind

New USDOT toy isn’t the fun kind

Month by month it will update to show how fast transportation funding is drying up.

Delays on Metro’s Red Line, earlier issues on Blue and Orange lines resolved

Metro’s busy Red Line experiencing delays. The problem is related to a switch outside Union Station.

Fatal crash on Suitland Parkway

Construction worker killed in fatal accident on Suitland Parkway. Roadway was closed in both directions for several hours.

Capitol Hill may confront troubles with transit bill

Congress faces a dilemma this year in finding funds for a new long-term transportation bill.

American Airlines ends National Airport service to 17 cities

American Airlines ends National Airport service to 17 cities

Low-cost carriers that bid on vacated slots might opt not to continue service to the same cities.

Silver Line close to completion but still no opening date

Silver Line close to completion but still no opening date

A test run of the new service is scheduled for next weekend.

American drops direct Reagan National flights to 17 cities

American drops direct Reagan National flights to 17 cities

Airline was required to give up dominance of Reagan under merger deal.

Fatal accident in Anne Arundel County

Two people were killed in the crash that closed Veterans Highway for several hours.

Planners approve transportation priorities for D.C. region

Planners approve transportation priorities for D.C. region

Priorities focus on maintaining road and transit system we have, a concept in accord with public surveys.

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Washington has a busy transportation program for 2014

Washington has a busy transportation program for 2014

It’s not all about mega-projects. Travel of all types will be affected by these projects and programs.

With Silver Line coming, Tysons developers weigh how many apartments to build

With Silver Line coming, Tysons developers weigh how many apartments to build

Fearing too many apartments are on the way already, investors may back away from building in Tysons.

Evening commute changes on VRE after person struck by train

Person struck by train in Burke, VA. Riders on VRE should expect delays.

Fairfax County Parkway cleared after delays

A crash caused a four-mile backup.

Testing of Metro’s new Silver Line to start soon, but no firm opening date

Still no firm date as to when Metro’s new Silver Line will open to the public. Testing on the new rail line is set to start next weekend.

Orange Line train strikes deer; earlier delays now over

The incident occurred between the Cheverly and New Carrollton stations.

Questions about Silver Line Phase 2? Call here.

Questions about Silver Line Phase 2? Call here.

A new toll-free hotline has been established for people who have questions about the second phase of the Silver Line rail project.

Express Lanes driving, tolls, continued to rise in late 2013

Express Lanes driving, tolls, continued to rise in late 2013

The lane operator’s report for the October-December quarter showed use up, despite federal shutdown.