Dr. Gridlock: August 29, 2010 - September 4, 2010
Getting to the Justin Bieber show
Justin Bieber is performing in Maryland and the Light Rail schedules will change to help fans get there.
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Mark Berman
| September 4, 2010; 12:30 PM ET |
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Allstate: D.C. drivers are worst in U.S.
You think the guy in the rear-view mirror is about to rear end you? You think the lady in the next lane is about to whack you from the side? You think that clown is going to run the stop sign and T-bone you? If you drive in Washington, there's a better-than-average chance that you're right.
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Ashley Halsey III
| September 3, 2010; 3:35 PM ET |
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Travel tips for Bay Bridge
Travel tips for taking the Bay Bridge this weekend.
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Mark Berman
| September 3, 2010; 1:35 PM ET |
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Major Red Line work this weekend
A reminder of all the work going on this weekend on the Red Line.
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Mark Berman
| September 3, 2010; 1:00 PM ET |
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MARC changes Friday afternoon
MARC changed a few things in anticipation of the heavier traffic today.
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Mark Berman
| September 3, 2010; 12:25 PM ET |
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Snelling re-elected as airports chairman
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which oversees the operations of Dulles International and Reagan National airports, has re-elected Charles D. Snelling, a federal appointee and Republican Party activist, as its chairman.
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Derek Kravitz
| September 3, 2010; 9:02 AM ET |
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Code red for Metro this weekend
What to expect around the region and on the highways for the Labor Day weekend.
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Michael Bolden
| September 3, 2010; 8:00 AM ET |
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Roadwork in Woodley Park
A roundup of the morning's traffic headaches.
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Mark Berman
| September 3, 2010; 5:45 AM ET |
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Green Line delays lifted
Metro elevators and escalators out at Dupont station
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Mark Berman
| September 3, 2010; 5:40 AM ET |
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Commuter Bus changes this weekend
Some schedule changes are impacting the Commuter Bus this weekend.
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Mark Berman
| September 2, 2010; 12:00 PM ET |
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Third Street Tunnel reopened
A potential jumper has caused the closure of the Third Street Tunnel
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Mark Berman
| September 2, 2010; 8:38 AM ET |
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MARC Brunswick Line delays
Big delays on MARC trains this morning.
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Mark Berman
| September 2, 2010; 6:10 AM ET |
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I-395 and Mass Ave unblocked
A roundup of traffic headaches.
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Mark Berman
| September 2, 2010; 5:55 AM ET |
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Amtrak alters service this wknd
Amtrak is altering service this weekend due to the approach of Hurricane Earl.
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Mark Berman
| September 2, 2010; 5:55 AM ET |
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Morning commute in Md. may be tough
Some streets in downtown Silver Spring may still be closed off during the morning commute Thursday, Montgomery County officials said. The standoff at the Discovery Communications building ended Wednesday afternoon, when authorities shot and killed the man suspected of holding...
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Dan Morse
| September 2, 2010; 1:04 AM ET |
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Va. DMV to be fully operational Thurs.
Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) reports that the Virginia Deparment of Motor Vehicles will be fully operational on Thursday, more than a week after the agency was virtually shuttered by the failure of a computer storage drive at a warehouse south of Richmond.
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Luke Rosiak
| September 1, 2010; 11:26 PM ET |
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Breakdown on MARC Penn line
Penn Line train 439 is cancelled; Penn Line 428 is an hour late after it broke down north of New Carrollton, with passengers to be transferred to trasins 530 and 432. Expect delays and crowding.
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Luke Rosiak
| September 1, 2010; 5:47 PM ET |
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Major lane shift in Tysons Corner
Road construction in Tysons Corner has become a way of life for drivers in the area, but patterns are about to change again. According to officials with the Dulles Rail Project, a major shift of eastbound Route 7 will happen Thursday night in in the area between the Sheraton Premiere Hotel and Best Buy. The shift will require staggered lane closings for paving and striping work on beginning at 9:30 Thursday night. The shift is scheduled to be completed by 5 a.m. Friday.
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Kafia Hosh
| September 1, 2010; 5:27 PM ET |
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Slow going in Silver Spring
A police situation is causing evacuations and road closures in downtown Silver Spring near the Discovery Channel headquarters. Stay with Post Now for emerging details.
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Luke Rosiak
| September 1, 2010; 4:00 PM ET |
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Imposter bus driver pleads guilty
A 19-year-old D.C. man accused of stealing a Metrobus and crashing it into a tree has pleaded guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
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Luke Rosiak
| September 1, 2010; 3:37 PM ET |
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UK service helps neighbors share cars
Want to rent out your car when you don't need it? A four-month-old London company, WhipCar, hooks up vehicle owners with people who want to rent private cars. Fast Company.com calls it a "peer-to-peer car-hire scheme" that seeks to compete with car-share companies like Zipcar, by making rental cars more available on weekends and in less populated areas, including smaller neighborhoods, where car-sharing firms aren't located.
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Luke Rosiak
| September 1, 2010; 3:00 PM ET |
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SmarTrip exit change delayed till Oct.
Metro riders will have to wait until October for cheaper SmarTrip cards. Metro had previously announced that the price of cards would drop from $5 to $2.50 on Aug. 29. However, Metro needs more time to make programming changes to add-fare machines inside Metrorail station exit gates, said Metro spokeswoman Angela Gates.
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Luke Rosiak
| September 1, 2010; 12:56 PM ET |
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SmartBenefits dispensers broken
Farecard machines used to add value to SmartTrip cards in Metrorail stations didn't allow riders to add their monthly employer SmartBenefits Wednesday morning--the first of the month--and Metro officials are trying to fix the problem before the afternoon rush, a Metro spokesman said.
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Luke Rosiak
| September 1, 2010; 10:42 AM ET |
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N.Y. dump truck chase ends in shooting
Police say a 37-year-old man driving a dump truck led them on an hour-long chase over roads, rails and yards in the Syracuse area that ended with the suspect being shot.
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Luke Rosiak
| September 1, 2010; 10:06 AM ET |
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MARC delays and issues
Delays on MARC's Penn Line.
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Mark Berman
| September 1, 2010; 7:24 AM ET |
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I-66 East backed up
A roundup of the morning's traffic headaches.
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Mark Berman
| September 1, 2010; 5:50 AM ET |
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Connolly samples commutes
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va) rode the Virginia Railway Express Tuesday morning as part of his efforts to highlight the transportation choices and challenges Northern Virginia commuters face on a daily basis.
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Michael Bolden
| August 31, 2010; 3:40 PM ET |
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What are your Labor Day plans?
A triple AAA survey says that almost 790,000 people in the Washington area will travel for Labor Day. But with Hurricane Earl threatening the East Coast plans are up in the air for many. How is it affecting your Labor...
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Michael Bolden
| August 31, 2010; 2:52 PM ET |
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Metro plans Sept. maintenance
The Red Line work that will close five Metrorail stations this weekend is the largest maintenance project the system has on the near horizon. However, some smaller projects will affect your travel during September. Here's a rundown of some work that starts this week:
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Michael Bolden
| August 31, 2010; 1:15 PM ET |
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I-95 North reopens
1 p.m. Update: Traffic cameras show that traffic through the area is moving smoothly. 12:50 p.m. Update: A disabled vehicle at mile marker 163 (in the center lane9 is contributing to the problems on I-95 North, according to VDOT. Original...
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Michael Bolden
| August 31, 2010; 12:25 PM ET |
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Delays in Arlington
A roundup of the morning traffic woes.
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Mark Berman
| August 31, 2010; 8:50 AM ET |
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Metro e-Alert users spammed
Some subscribers to Metro's e-Alert notification system have received spam e-mails instead of service reports from Metro since Sunday, but Metro said on Monday it has resolved the problem.
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Michael Bolden
| August 31, 2010; 8:27 AM ET |
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MARC commuter rail Line delays
MARC Camden Line delays
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Mark Berman
| August 31, 2010; 5:34 AM ET |
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I-66 closure postponed a week
The planned closure of Interstate 66 westbound at the Dulles Connector Road in Northern Virginia has been cancelled for this week. Future overnight closings to accommodate Dulles Metrorail construction are scheduled to resume Sept. 7, weather permitting.
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Luke Rosiak
| August 30, 2010; 6:40 PM ET |
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Metro delays on Yellow, Blue lines
5:50 p.m. Update: The problem has been fixed, but expect the delays to continue for a while. Original post: A train malfunction at King Street Station is causing delays to Largo Town Center and Mount Vernon Square stations....
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 5:25 PM ET |
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Big drop on MARC Brunswick Line
The Maryland Transit Administration says ridership on MARC's Brunswick Line was down 9.3 percent last month compared to a year earlier.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 5:03 PM ET |
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Va . DMV problems to stretch into Tues.
4:30 p.m. Update: Virginia's computer problems will stretch into Tuesday as commonwealth officials say that the Department of Motor Vehicles will be unable to process driver's licenses or ID cards at its 74 customer service centers. More details to come....
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Washington Post Editors
| August 30, 2010; 4:34 PM ET |
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Md. troopers crack down on DWI
Maryland State police joined local law enforcers as part of a national campaign against drinking and driving. Authorities charged 312 motorists across the state for driving under the influence. Troopers arrested 122 of those.
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Luke Rosiak
| August 30, 2010; 3:59 PM ET |
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395 S ramp from Sousa to close
The Interstate 395 South ramp from the inbound Sousa Bridge will close for three nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Monday, according to the District Department of Transportation, while crews conduct repairs. Drivers will have to detour across...
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 3:53 PM ET |
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License readers aid Metro police
Metro Transit Police are using license plate readers mounted on police vehicles to identify stolen vehicles, car thieves and other suspected or wanted criminals, according to a statement from the agency.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 3:05 PM ET |
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Metrorail logs 500K+ trips Saturday
Metrorail logged more than a half million trips on Saturday as rallies drew crowds to the National Mall.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 2:06 PM ET |
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A hot time for travel ...
Just when we thought the hottest days of summer were behind us, along comes a blast of heat. The Capital Weather Gang says temperatures in the 90s will be with us throughout the week. Here are some survival tips, no matter your mode of transportation.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 1:37 PM ET |
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Laurel to get bike lanes
The city of Laurel is constructing a network of bike lanes spanning 23 streets, and the first three-mile stretch of which will open in the next few weeks, the Laurel Leader reports.
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Luke Rosiak
| August 30, 2010; 1:14 PM ET |
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Pulled a plane lately?
The annual Dulles Day Family Festival and Plane Pull is scheduled for Sept. 25 this year.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 11:27 AM ET |
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I-270 work postponed
The Maryland State Highway Administration says all southbound lanes of Interstate 270 will be closed for brief periods early Tuesday morning in the Gaithersburg area so that crews can install an overhead sign structure.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 10:59 AM ET |
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Lane closures on Bay Bridge
The week before Labor Day will bring some lane closures on the Bay Bridge. Single-lane closures will continue on both spans Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for routine maintenance and inspections.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 10:41 AM ET |
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Work continues on I-66 E HOV ramp
Crews finished weekend work on Interstate 66 at the Capital Beltway more than 15 hours ahead of schedule Sunday, but additional construction will continue until Tuesday morning as they complete a tie-in for an HOV exit ramp, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 10:28 AM ET |
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'Peak-of-the-peak' fees a.m. & p.m.
Metro's morning "peak-of-the-peak" fare increase began today. The peak-of-the-peak fees affect riders who travel during the busiest weekday periods, between 7:30 and 9 a.m. (as of today) and 4:30 and 6 p.m. (already in effect). You'll pay an extra 20 cents to ride the rails during those periods.
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Mark Berman
| August 30, 2010; 9:20 AM ET |
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Va. DMV still unable to process licenses
Virginia's governmental computer problems aren't fixed just yet. The Department of Motor Vehicles says it won't be able to process driver's licenses and identification cards Monday. The agency is one of 26 affected by a major crash of the state's problem-plagued centralized computers last week.
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Michael Bolden
| August 30, 2010; 9:07 AM ET |
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On roads & rails, pick your misery
The Capital Weather Gang predicts we'll have generally pleasant weather this weekend, which just may help make up for the misery ahead on roads and rails throughout the region. Whether you're on the streets of the District or the suburbs, or riding beneath it all on Metrorail, you may run into delays that interfere with your travels. Here's a roundup of what's happening.
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Michael Bolden
| August 29, 2010; 10:00 AM ET |
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