‘Good job, weather’: D.C.-area snow delights kids, disrupts travel
Depending on where you had to be, the heaviest snowstorm to hit the Washington area in more than two years was a glorious gift or a time-sucking headache.
By Michael Laris, Nicole Asbury and Olivia DiazMontgomery County would gain faster bus service under budget proposal
County executive Mark Elrich’s budget proposal includes a major expansion to the county’s bus rapid transit network along two new routes.
By Danny NguyenA stolen D.C. Mercedes nearly paralyzed her — and left a year of questions
Rachel Ryan underwent countless surgeries in a 37-day hospital stay. Her story illustrated the chain reaction of crime in a violent year in the nation’s capital.
By Ian ShapiraReckless drivers in spotlight as D.C. hits 16-year high on traffic deaths
D.C. is struggling to slow carnage on the roads as it faces unmet goals in cutting traffic fatalities by next year.
By Luz Lazo‘Highway of Death’ needs higher fines for speeding, Md. officials say
A proposed bill would increase the current $40 fine on Indian Head Highway in hopes of discouraging reckless driving.
By Jasmine HiltonD.C.’s deadly streets take a growing toll on residents, victims
More than 45 people were killed and 6,000 were injured in crashes this year, nearly nine years after the city launched a strategy to reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths.
By Luz LazoA plan is taking shape to create the Dulles Airport of the future
Nearly 40 years ago, a plan helped to shape the Dulles International Airport of today. Now, a new generation is hard at work envisioning the Dulles of tomorrow.
By Lori ArataniCruz accuses MWAA of plan to ‘extort’ airline fees over new National flights
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz also requested documents about the airports authority’s relationship with United Airlines.
By Ian Duncan and Lori ArataniRed Line stations downtown to close during final two weeks of year
The service interruption comes after the coronavirus pandemic and reduced office vacancies have hurt downtown businesses and arts centers.
By Danny NguyenPlan to move Capitals, Wizards to Virginia draws transportation worries
With Metro facing a fiscal cliff and gridlock already clogging Alexandria, residents and sports fans are worried about getting to, from and around the arena.
By Teo ArmusFacing budget woes, Metro board weighs tradeoffs, potential customer pain
Members of Metro’s board voiced optimism that a doomsday budget released this week can be avoided, but acknowledged that pain lies ahead,
By Michael LarisHigher fares, fewer stations: Metro outlines proposed doomsday cuts
Metro is trying to close a $750 million deficit next fiscal year, saying radical cuts would be needed unless jurisdictions pump more money into the transit system.
By Michael LarisVirginia gets $729 million federal boost for Potomac bridge, other rail projects
Plans call for a new two-track span parallel to the current Long Bridge that would separate passenger and freight trains, boost commerce and meet demands for passenger trains along the Interstate 95 corridor.
By Washington Post staffCuts to Md. roads, transit face opposition as leaders learn details of proposal
Plans to fill a $3.3 billion hole in Maryland’s transportation budget would affect every part of the state, delaying highway construction and prompting cuts to transit services.
By Ian DuncanNational Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to close downtown D.C. streets
The 101st National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will disrupt traffic Thursday in downtown Washington, where several streets will be closed for the annual event.
By Washington Post staffD.C. weighs banning cars in three corridors to create pedestrian zones
A D.C. Council proposal would establish pedestrian corridors starting in 2026, closing roads to cars for at least some hours each week.
By Luz LazoD.C. doubled its number of traffic cameras this fall. 140 more are coming.
Here’s what you should know about increased traffic enforcement in the nation’s capital.
By Luz LazoRidership is up on the Metro system, but revenue is still down
Passengers are returning, but flat fares transit leaders launched to entice them back have resulted in lower-than-expected revenue.
By Justin GeorgeMaryland to deploy troopers to highway work zones after crash that killed 6
Gov. Wes Moore announced the plan as a work group issued recommendations on how to better protect highway construction workers.
By Ian DuncanD.C., your next UberX driver might show up in a taxicab
Uber announced a partnership Friday that would make cab rides more widely available on its app, part of an expanding collaboration between the onetime rivals.
By Luz Lazo