Dr. Gridlock Archive: MetroAccess
Storms may make travel dangerous
Fierce storms may rip through the Washington region today, according to The Post's Capital Weather Gang, bring hail, wind gusts of up to 70 mph, flash flooding and even tornadoes, making driving conditions dangerous. A tornado watch is in effect from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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Washington Post Editors
| February 28, 2011; 9:19 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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Washington Post Editors
| February 23, 2011; 5:54 AM ET |
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Manual Metro trains to continue
etro General Manager Richard Sarles predicted that Metro would not return to automatic train controls until next year as a result of safety upgrades required by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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Ann Scott Tyson
| February 4, 2011; 1:42 PM ET |
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Metrorail normal, buses limited
Metrorail plans to open this morning at its normal 5 a.m. operating time. Metrobuses will begin the day on snow emergency routes (no side streets), but officials say full operations will return to normal as soon as the street conditions...
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| January 27, 2011; 5:07 AM ET |
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A difficult day for commuting
A wet morning commute across the Washington region may be the most pleasant part of Wednesday for drivers, transit riders, cyclists and other travelers. Precipitation is moving into the area overnight, and what you will see as you head out...
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| January 26, 2011; 12:41 AM ET |
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Snow guide for roads and public transit
The Washington area may get up to eight inches of snow from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday overnight. When the snow hits, here's a look at ways you can ease your travels. This advice comes from transportation officials, Metro maintenance staff, plow drivers and ordinary travelers who have been getting around the area for years.
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Robert Thomson
| January 25, 2011; 8:46 PM ET |
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