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Get There Archive: Events

Rally to preserve trails along Purple Line

Opponents of running Purple Line light rail trains along a popular bike and walking trail between downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring are planning a 5K race and rally Saturday to show support for the trail.

By Washington Post Editors  |  May 27, 2010; 12:40 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (14)
Categories:  Events , transit  
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The weekend and beyond

The Capital Weather Gang says travelers should watch out for showers late Saturday and into Sunday. The big construction bottlenecks over the weekend are at Chain Bridge and on the Beltway's inner loop west of the Wilson Bridge. But there are plenty of other traffic and transit issues in this weekend's alerts.

By Robert Thomson  |  May 21, 2010; 8:50 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
Categories:  Advisories , Biking , Congestion , Construction , Driving , Events , Metro , Weekend Work  | Tags: Dr. Gridlock, Headaches on the horizon  
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Metrobus detours this weekend

Metro plans to detour 16 bus routes Sunday to get around several events: the George Washington University commencement, the Capitol Hill Classic Fun Run and the Taste of Arlington.

By Robert Thomson  |  May 14, 2010; 7:50 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Events , Metro  | Tags: Dr. Gridlock, metrobus delays  
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Hoedown at Barnes Dance tonight?

The resurrection of the "Barnes Dance" method of pedestrian crossing at 7th and H streets NW after a decades-long hiatus was a throwback, but now a group of people is mobilizing on Facebook to wind back the wacky time machine even further: They're planning to turn the Barnes Dance into a barn dance tonight at 7p.m.--replete with cowboy boots, "overalls, plaid and straw hats."

By Luke Rosiak  |  May 14, 2010; 10:27 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (5)
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The weekend and beyond

The local travel forecast looks great, according to the Capital Weather Gang, and there will be plenty of people on the roads Sunday for Mother's Day. You don't want to keep Mom waiting, so watch out for a variety of events that may slow your progress, and of course, there's the usual weekend work on Metrorail.

By Robert Thomson  |  May 8, 2010; 8:50 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Advisories , Congestion , Construction , Driving , Events , Metro , Weekend Work , intercounty connector , transit  | Tags: Dr. Gridlock, The weekend and beyond  
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Metro announces bus detours

Several D.C. events will require detours on four Metrobus routes, starting today.

By Robert Thomson  |  May 5, 2010; 11:45 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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The weekend and beyond, Robert Thomson , April 30, 2010
The weekend and beyond, Robert Thomson , April 23, 2010
Chat on D.C. snow removal, Robert Thomson , April 23, 2010
Street closures for IMF meetings, Washington Post Editors , April 22, 2010
The weekend and beyond, Robert Thomson , April 17, 2010
Headaches on the horizon, Robert Thomson , April 15, 2010
Regular traffic rules Friday, Robert Thomson , April 15, 2010
Are we summit-worthy?, Robert Thomson , April 12, 2010
Something went right, Robert Thomson , April 12, 2010
The weekend and beyond, Robert Thomson , April 9, 2010
Opening day in Baltimore, Robert Thomson , April 9, 2010
Circulator detours for summit, Robert Thomson , April 8, 2010
Metrobus detours for summit, Robert Thomson , April 8, 2010
South Capitol Street reopens, Washington Post editors , April 5, 2010
Getting around nuke summit, Robert Thomson , April 5, 2010
The week ahead in traffic, transit, Robert Thomson , April 5, 2010
Play ball! Getting to Nats Park, Robert Thomson , April 5, 2010
Tips for cherry blossom travel, Michael Bolden , March 31, 2010
The weekend and beyond, Robert Thomson , March 26, 2010
Marathon to disrupt D.C. travel, Robert Thomson , March 17, 2010
Ride sober today, Robert Thomson , March 17, 2010
Two Disney ice shows canceled, Robert Thomson , February 10, 2010
Metrorail for Caps fans Friday?, Robert Thomson , February 5, 2010
Hearings this week on D.C. suburban bus service, Robert Thomson , February 1, 2010
The weekend and beyond, Robert Thomson , January 22, 2010
March for Life will disrupt D.C. traffic Friday, Robert Thomson , January 21, 2010
Football at RFK Tuesday afternoon, Robert Thomson , December 29, 2009
The weekend and beyond (holiday edition), Robert Thomson , December 24, 2009
Metro extends hours for New Year's Eve and Day, Robert Thomson , December 22, 2009
Metro open late for football nights at FedEx, Robert Thomson , December 16, 2009
SoberRide offers free travel during the holidays, Ashley Halsey , December 9, 2009
Tree lighting makes commuters unmerry, Robert Thomson , December 3, 2009
See Veterans Day transit schedules, Robert Thomson , November 10, 2009
Race in downtown DC today, Robert Thomson , November 8, 2009
See and be seen on Halloween, Robert Thomson , October 30, 2009
Metro adding service for Monday night football, Robert Thomson , October 22, 2009
Many streets to close for Sunday marathon, Robert Thomson , October 20, 2009
Early Morning Chase Leads To Beltway Closure, Mark Berman , October 14, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Ashley Halsey , October 9, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Robert Thomson , October 2, 2009
Traffic Alert: Afternoon Game at Nationals Park, Robert Thomson , September 30, 2009
Getting to U2 Concert Tonight at FedEx, Robert Thomson , September 29, 2009
D.C. Drills and Festivals Could Disrupt Traffic, Robert Thomson , September 26, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Robert Thomson , September 25, 2009
Traffic Alert: Prayer Vigil at Capitol Today, Robert Thomson , September 25, 2009
Getaway: Leave Early For Eastern Shore, Robert Thomson , September 24, 2009
Heavy Weekend Traffic Likely at Bay Bridge, Robert Thomson , September 23, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Robert Thomson , September 18, 2009
Getting to Redskins Opener on Sunday, Robert Thomson , September 17, 2009
Some Arlington Roads to Close for Sunday Run, Robert Thomson , September 17, 2009
DC Warns of Sunday Road Closings for Triathlon, Robert Thomson , September 10, 2009
Some Capitol Hill Streets Closing Tonight, Robert Thomson , September 9, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Ashley Halsey , August 28, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Robert Thomson , August 21, 2009
Expect Heavy Traffic Around FedEx Field Today, Robert Thomson , August 9, 2009
Annual Tennis Event Will Congest 16th Street NW, Robert Thomson , August 1, 2009
D.C., Arlington July 4 Street Closures, Mark Berman , July 3, 2009
Many Street Closings Downtown For Triathlon, Robert Thomson , June 21, 2009
Traffic Alert: Nationals Game This Afternoon, Robert Thomson , June 11, 2009
No Weekend Closure on Canal Road NW, Robert Thomson , June 4, 2009
Unifest to Close Some Anacostia Streets, Robert Thomson , June 4, 2009
Street Closings For Komen Race on Saturday, Robert Thomson , June 4, 2009
Weekend Traffic Disruption for IMF/World Bank, Robert Thomson , April 23, 2009
Caps Open Playoffs Tonight at Verizon, Robert Thomson , April 15, 2009
Easy Trip to Nationals Park For Opener, Robert Thomson , April 13, 2009
Nationals Game Starts to Start at 3:05 Today, Robert Thomson , April 13, 2009
Metro May Stay Up for Frozen Four, Robert Thomson , April 9, 2009
Streets Closing For Cherry Blossom Parade, Robert Thomson , April 2, 2009
Metro Adds Service for Cherry Blossom Festival, Robert Thomson , March 27, 2009
Trapped in DC by National Marathon, Robert Thomson , March 23, 2009
National Marathon in DC on Saturday, Robert Thomson , March 18, 2009
Inauguration Sets Record Metro Ridership, washingtonpost.com editors , January 20, 2009
Your Inauguration Lifeline, Mike McPhate , January 13, 2009
MAP: Walking to the Inauguration, Mike McPhate , January 11, 2009
The Year in Transportation, Mike McPhate , December 31, 2008
Getting Around on New Year's Eve, Robert Thomson , December 31, 2008
Metro Expands Hours for Inauguration Ceremony, Mike McPhate , November 20, 2008
Planning for Inauguration Travel, Robert Thomson , November 18, 2008
Traffic Crunch in Baltimore on Saturday, Robert Thomson , November 12, 2008
Financial Summit to Affect Travel This Week, Robert Thomson , November 12, 2008
Join Me For a Chat Today, Robert Thomson , October 27, 2008
Traffic Alert: Marathon Today, Robert Thomson , October 26, 2008
Bike Light Giveaway, Robert Thomson , October 23, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Is Sunday, Robert Thomson , October 22, 2008
Union Station Centennial, Robert Thomson , October 3, 2008
Sunday Traffic Alert: Army 10-Miler, Robert Thomson , October 2, 2008
Reminder on Thursday Traffic, Robert Thomson , September 10, 2008
Plans Still Evolving for Thursday Closures, Robert Thomson , September 9, 2008
No More Metrobus Shuttles to FedEx Field, Robert Thomson , August 7, 2008
Rooftop Groundbreaking for HOT Lanes, Robert Thomson , July 22, 2008
Far Pavilion Roils Radiohead Fans, Robert Thomson , May 13, 2008
Traffic Restrictions End As Pope Leaves, Robert Thomson , April 18, 2008
Pope Traveling to Catholic University, Robert Thomson , April 17, 2008
Watch for Afternoon Congestion, Robert Thomson , April 17, 2008
Metro Handles Stadium-Bound Crowds, Robert Thomson , April 17, 2008
Prepare For Rare Traffic Event Thursday, Robert Thomson , April 16, 2008
First Popemobile Procession Done, Robert Thomson , April 16, 2008
Popemobile Parade on Pennsylvania Ave., Robert Thomson , April 16, 2008
Crowding Likely on Trains, Streets, Robert Thomson , April 16, 2008
Motorcades Done For Day, Robert Thomson , April 15, 2008
Avoid Mass Ave This Evening, Robert Thomson , April 15, 2008
Officials Warn of Congestion, Robert Thomson , April 15, 2008
Cherry Blossom Parade on Saturday, Robert Thomson , April 11, 2008
Unpleasant Epilogue to Movie, Robert Thomson , August 15, 2007
Metro Preparing for D.C. United Crowd, Robert Thomson , August 9, 2007
Transit, Traffic Lessons from RFK Opener, Robert Thomson , April 3, 2007
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Halloween Driving Tips, Robert Thomson , October 31, 2006
Triple Header Sunday, Robert Thomson , September 27, 2006
Football at FedEx Monday Night, Robert Thomson , September 8, 2006
 
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