Dr. Gridlock: February 20, 2011 - February 26, 2011
I-95 snarled in Pr. William
An accident on Interstate 95 at mile marker 151 in Prince William County has three lanes closed, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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| February 26, 2011; 2:09 PM ET |
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The weekend and beyond
After a rainy and very windy Friday, travelers should encounter a calmer weekend, with Sunday looking like the better of the days for getting around. Some travelers might be planning to take their first test drive along Maryland's new Intercounty Connector. In the District, Lady Gaga has left the building but there's a weekend of hockey, basketball and Bon Jovi at Verizon Center. For those seeking a longer-range weekend, check the Escapes column on Virginia's Peaks of Otter WInery. Here's a look at some of the late-winter travel obstacles you might encounter in your local journeys.
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| February 25, 2011; 7:20 PM ET |
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Crews working to clear debris
The District Department of Transportation is dispatching crews to clear fallen limbs and other debris from the city's roads.
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| February 25, 2011; 7:19 PM ET |
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Delays ease for Red Line riders
There are massive Red Line delays, this time due to a train that earlier had mechanical difficulties at Gallery Place. Metro says the problem has been resolved but there are reports of massive delays in the system with crowded trains and platforms.
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| February 25, 2011; 6:30 PM ET |
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Restrictions on Bay Bridge
The Maryland Transportation Authority is restricting some traffic across the Bay Bridge due to high winds reaching nearly 50 mph.
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| February 25, 2011; 5:22 PM ET |
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Massive delays for MARC trains
Signal problems on the Brunswick Line will mean massive delays for passengers of the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) train service this afternoon. The Brunswick Line carries passengers between Washington and points north and west, including Frederick and Martinsburg, W.€ŠVa.
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| February 25, 2011; 4:29 PM ET |
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Windy weather causes flight delays
The Washington area has a windy afternoon ahead, according to the Post's Capital Weather Gang. Jason Samenow says gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible, and the area is under a high wind warning from 2 to 7 p.m. However, airports in the Northeast are already experiencing severe delays due to the wind. New York and Philadelphia area airport delays are in excess of three hours in some cases, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, so check with your airline if you're connecting through any of those locations.
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| February 25, 2011; 2:15 PM ET |
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Spain to lower speeds as oil prices rise
MADRID -- Spain will lower highway speed limits, cut train ticket prices and use more biofuel under an emergency energy-saving initiative because of soaring oil prices brought on by unrest in Libya, an official said Friday.
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| February 25, 2011; 2:12 PM ET |
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Power outages at 2 rail stations
Virginia Railway Express and the Maryland Transit Administration are both reporting outages at rail stations that may affect your travels this Friday afternoon.
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| February 25, 2011; 1:00 PM ET |
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Report power outages, road issues
The possibility of thunderstorms and dangerous winds may cause many travel problems around the region. We may face power outages that play havoc with traffic signals and falling tree limbs and other debris that block travel lanes. The Bay Bridge is already operating under a wind warning, urging drivers of high-profile vehicles, especially house and box trailers, to use caution. Here are some resources for reporting power outages, downed trees and debris in roadways as the weather threatens to deteriorate.
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| February 25, 2011; 12:14 PM ET |
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Major VRE delays, Metro Option open
After major delays for riders on VRE's Fredericksburg Line this morning, the Metro Option has been opened. Just show your VRE ticket for access to the Metro.
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| February 25, 2011; 8:39 AM ET |
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ICC has problem at Norbeck Rd.
Would you pay $1.45 to wait in this stop-and-go traffic? That's what would have been deducted from my E-ZPass as I drove under the toll gantry on the eastbound Intercounty Connector during the Thursday afternoon rush period, just before I reached the line of waiting vehicles you see in the photo above. They were all waiting to make turns onto Norbeck Road, at what is currently the eastern end of the connector.
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Robert Thomson
| February 25, 2011; 7:00 AM ET |
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Outer Loop lane blocked in MD
Check back with Dr. Gridlock throughout the morning commute for the latest headaches awaiting you on the roads.
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| February 25, 2011; 5:55 AM ET |
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Lights out on 14th St. Bridge
Power to the street and sign lights on the 14th Street Bridges will be turned off Thursday night from 10 p.m to 5 a.m., according to the District Department of Transportation. Crews will be working on utilities on the bridge.
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| February 24, 2011; 8:00 PM ET |
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Metro police seek 'person of interest'
Metro police are seeking a person who may have knowledge about the death of Lou Stancari, a Smithsonian archivist, whose body was found on the tracks at Farragut North Station on Jan. 15.
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Ann Scott Tyson
| February 24, 2011; 7:02 PM ET |
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Have you been a crime victim on Metro?
A summary of crimes committed during 2010 on the Metro system shows some disturbing trends in assaults, robberies and larcenies.
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Robert Thomson
| February 24, 2011; 4:20 PM ET |
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Alexandria considers bike-sharing
Alexandria transportation officials are considering a $400,000 pilot program with Capital Bikeshare, already popular in Arlington and the District.
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Christy Goodman
| February 24, 2011; 3:01 PM ET |
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MARC sets meetings on new schedule
The Maryland Transit Administration will begin holding meetings with train commuters next week to discuss upcoming changes to schedule for the Penn Line.
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| February 24, 2011; 2:24 PM ET |
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VRE warns about electronics thefts
Virginia Railway Express warned its passengers Thursday afternoon to exercise care when using electronics devices on public transit.
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| February 24, 2011; 2:02 PM ET |
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District to rehab O and P streets
The District plans to rehabilitate portions of two streets in Georgetown that officials describe as historic.
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| February 24, 2011; 1:20 PM ET |
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A guide to red-light cameras
Christy Goodman and Megan Buerger report that the use of red-light cameras in the Washington region is increasing.
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| February 24, 2011; 1:15 PM ET |
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Intercity buses moving stops
Construction will soon begin on the former site of the Washington Convention Center, displacing intercity bus services that use what is now a giant parking lot as a stop.
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| February 24, 2011; 1:00 PM ET |
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Pr. William commuter parking expands
Virginia officials plan to invest almost $8 million to expand commuter parking in eastern Prince William County, Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sean T. Connaughton said Thursday.
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Jennifer Buske
| February 24, 2011; 11:27 AM ET |
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Montgomery Co. forms transit task force
Montgomery County is launching a transit task force to help advance rapid transit in the jurisdiction.
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| February 24, 2011; 10:41 AM ET |
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Today's transportation roundup
Metro leads the way with issues we're following today. Ann Scott Tyson reports on the surge in crime throughout the transit network and how it compares with other cities. Metro has almost as much as New York City's subway, which has many more riders.
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| February 24, 2011; 10:20 AM ET |
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I-66 East backed up in VA
Check back here throughout the morning for updates on headaches awaiting you on your commute
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Mark Berman
| February 24, 2011; 5:55 AM ET |
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VRE Fredericksburg Line delays
Two VRE trains on the Fredericksburg Line are delayed this morning after a work train blocked their path earlier this morning.
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Mark Berman
| February 24, 2011; 5:42 AM ET |
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ICC toll road opens to traffic
The first segment of the region's newest toll road, the Intercounty Connector, opened to traffic Wednesday morning, linking the Interstate 270 corridor with Georgia Avenue. The new highway's official designation is MD 200.
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Katherine Shaver and Kafia A. Hosh
| February 23, 2011; 1:00 PM ET |
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Ford to recall F-150 pickups
Ford Motor Co. says it will recall nearly 150,000 F-150 pickup trucks to fix air bags that could deploy without warning. The government had raised concerns about the problem.
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| February 23, 2011; 9:05 AM ET |
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Breakfast on the ICC
I turned onto the Intercounty Connector at 6:07 a.m., took a sip of coffee and opened up a power bar. I reached the end of the ICC before I reached the end of the power bar.
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| February 23, 2011; 8:45 AM ET |
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Today's transportation roundup
Crime is up on Metro, station work seems to never end and the Intercounty Connector finally opens. These are some of the items making headlines.
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Michael D. Bolden
| February 23, 2011; 8:21 AM ET |
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Va. seeks comment on electric car utility rates
RICHMOND -- Virginia regulators are seeking comment on Dominion Virginia Power proposals on pricing for residential customers who own or lease plug-in electric vehicles.
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| February 23, 2011; 6:25 AM ET |
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Inner Loop backed up in VA
A roundup of the morning's traffic and transportation woes.
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Mark Berman
| February 23, 2011; 6:15 AM ET |
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District DPW holding online chat
The District Department of Public Works will hold a live online discussion today to discuss the expansion of street sweeping. The chat will cover daytime mechanical street sweeping, the addition of more streets to the street cleaning program and new street cleaning signs in some neighborhoods.
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| February 23, 2011; 6:10 AM ET |
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Crime climbs on Metro
Riders on Metro might want to hold on tight to their iPhones, Blackberries and music players.
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| February 23, 2011; 5:54 AM ET |
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Study: Interlocks cut drunken driving
ATLANTA -- Ignition devices that stop drivers from starting their vehicles if they are over the alcohol limit help prevent people convicted of driving under the influence from re-offending, according to a new study.
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| February 22, 2011; 6:34 PM ET |
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Beltway work in Tysons canceled tonight
The three-lane closure on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway in Tysons Corner has been canceled for tonight in the aftermath of today's snow. The closing, part of the Dulles Metrorail project, is scheduled to resume Wednesday night and continue overnights through Friday.
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| February 22, 2011; 6:15 PM ET |
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Getting E-ZPass for ICC
Travelers who read my driver's manual for the Intercounty Connector on Sunday noted that I recommended using an E-ZPass if they planned to regularly use the toll highway, and they asked how to get one.
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| February 22, 2011; 2:15 PM ET |
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Metro details more track work
Just after announcing the completion of the President's Day weekend track work that shut stations on the Orange and Blue lines, Metro detailed the next round: a March 4-6 closing of the eastern end of the Orange Line and suspension of service between between Stadium-Armory and Benning Road on the Blue Line.
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| February 22, 2011; 12:35 PM ET |
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Today's transportation roundup
Metro says it successfully completed the work crews conducted during the weekend shutdown of the Smithsonian and Federal Triangle stations. The major work consisted of replacing track switches that allow trains to cross track. The National Transportation Safety Board...
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Michael D. Bolden
| February 22, 2011; 9:25 AM ET |
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Flying? Check with your airline.
Snowy weather in the northeast could cause some delays for folks with flights scheduled today. If you're flying out of town, here are some resources for more information on how your specific flight plans may be affected
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| February 22, 2011; 8:28 AM ET |
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Orange and Blue line delays cleared
There are Orange and Blue Line delays stemming from Federal Triangle, slowing trains to New Carrollton and Largo Town Center, respectively.
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| February 22, 2011; 8:13 AM ET |
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Slick and icy roads this A.M.
Slippery and slick roads caused by overnight snow could slow the morning commute.
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| February 22, 2011; 7:25 AM ET |
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Red Line delays cleared
There are Red Line delays heading to Glenmont due to a train malfunction outside of Takoma.
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| February 22, 2011; 5:45 AM ET |
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Some MTA commuter buses running late
Maryland Transit Administration Commuter Bus routes 410, 411, 420 and 991 are operating one hour late due to snow. Officials said other routes are on regular schedules....
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| February 22, 2011; 5:38 AM ET |
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Capital Bikeshare reopens
Capital Weather Gang | Closings and delays 6:31 a.m. Update: Capital Bikeshare has reopened. Original post: Capital Bikeshare, the regional cycling network with locations in the District and Arlington County, is closed due to the snow falling across the region....
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| February 22, 2011; 5:29 AM ET |
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ICC opening delayed until Wednesday
The planned opening of the first stretch of the Intercounty Connector was delayed until 6 a.m. Wednesday after forecasters predicted a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow that authorities said was likely to stall last-minute work on the toll road.
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| February 21, 2011; 11:40 AM ET |
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Many buses on holiday schedule Mon.
Many bus services, including Metrobus, are operating on modified schedules Monday in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.
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| February 20, 2011; 7:46 AM ET |
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The weekend and beyond
We'll go into a cool down this weekend, but travel conditions still should be fine in the D.C. area, at least when it comes to the weather. Metro will launch its President's Day weekend track projects at 10 p.m. Friday. The main impact is the closing of Smithsonian and Federal Triangle stations, which severs the Blue and Orange lines in central Washington till the system's midnight closing Monday. Meanwhile, there's plenty of work going on along the Capital Beltway in Virginia. In Maryland, workers are getting part of the Intercounty Connector ready to open at 6 a.m. Tuesday.
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| February 20, 2011; 6:00 AM ET |
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Metro offers free shuttle buses
Metro is offering free shuttle buses to help people deal with the closures of the Smithsonian and Federal Triangle stations this weekend.
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| February 20, 2011; 5:05 AM ET |
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Alternative ways to ride Metrorail
The closing of the Orange and Blue lines this weekend in the heart of Washington means many people will be searching for ways to get to destinations along the National Mall and the adjacent areas. Metro is running free shuttle buses. But if you don't want to wait on a bus connection, you can use the rail system if you're willing to make transfers and look beyond Smithsonian and Federal Triangle stations, which are the two stops closed this weekend.
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| February 20, 2011; 2:46 AM ET |
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When does your Metro train depart?
The planned closing of Smithsonian and Federal Triangle stations starting Friday night through the Tuesday reopening means that some trains may leave stations earlier than you expect so that they can make connections in the system. Metro says riders should get to stations 20 to 30 minutes earlier than normal if they're trying to catch the last train of the evening.
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| February 20, 2011; 1:02 AM ET |
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