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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How much development can Seat Pleasant handle?

How much development can Seat Pleasant handle?

Eugene Grant plans a new push for a $100 million City Center complex, but others still want to start small.

Metro working on all lines this weekend

Metro working on all lines this weekend

The work schedule on Metrorail for this weekend is extensive, but all stations will be open.

Bike lane opponents seek Alexandria council action

Bike lane opponents seek Alexandria council action

Upper King St. residents object to staff decision to replace parking spots with bike lane west of Metro stop.

Delays cleared after snarling Orange Line service for hours

Metro riders encountered problems on all five lines on Wednesday morning, with some headaches lingering into the afternoon.

LaHood becomes well-connected advisor to law firm

LaHood becomes well-connected advisor to law firm

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary signs on to open doors for DLA Piper clients.

Metro delays, icy roads, airline delays after snowstorm

Metro delays, icy roads, airline delays after snowstorm

Metro delays, icy roads and airline delays after snowstorm. Crews work to clean roads. Officials warn to add extra time to commute.

Evening commute uncrowded, but still tricky

Evening commute uncrowded, but still tricky

Light traffic is both a blessing and a curse for those who were not granted a snow day.

Oil spills on U.S. railways in 2013 topped total since 1975

The spike underscores new concerns about the safety of such shipments as oil producers turn to rail.

As weather worsens, Metro bus service is cut back

Snow prompts Metro to curtail bus service.

A new tool in the winter arsenal: cheese

A winter storm-related post so good it could only come out of Wisconsin.

DCA, BWI, IAD cancellations by the numbers

DCA, BWI, IAD cancellations by the numbers

Harried passengers dealt with cancellations and delays at many major D.C.-area airports.

Driving conditions change rapidly

Driving conditions change rapidly

As snow and wind intensify and temperature drops, safety can vary from block to block and lane to lane.

Snow snarls air travel in the Northeast

Snow snarls air travel in the Northeast

A storm that could drop several inches of snow in the Northeast has snarled air travel, canceling thousands of flights.

2011 storm taught lesson about fighting Mother Nature

Government decision makers, highway departments became more aggressive in telling commuters to stay home.

Delays on Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines

Delays on Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines. Problem is a train malfunction at Pentagon station.

I-495 South re-opens in Lanham

Lanes of Interstate 495 closed earlier in the morning. Man gets in accident, gets out of car, jumps over into another lane of traffic and dies.

First real snow of winter has region on edge

In the winter of 2010, people learned that snow is a manageable part of life. Do they remember that?

Md. congressman gains support on infrastructure bill

Md. congressman gains support on infrastructure bill

A transportation proposal from a freshman congressman wins bipartisan support in both chambers.

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.

He helps others see his vision of redeveloped Tysons

He helps others see his vision of redeveloped Tysons

Michael Caplin and others are trying to create a sense of place in the Tysons Corner area.

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.