Commuter News Archives

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April 2008

The Weekend and Beyond Dr. Gridlock, April 25, 2008, Washington Post

D.C. Drivers Take the Lead in Drug Use By Scott McCabe, April 25, 2008, The Examiner

Metro Goes Undercover To Improve Service By Adam Tuss, April 24, 2008, WTOP

Metrorail Records Another Top Ten Weekday Ridership Day April 25, 2008, WMATA

Metro Urges Walkways Between Stations to Help Ease Congestion By Taryn Luntz, April 25, 2008, The Examiner

Cash-Strapped Virginia Counties Raise Driver Fees, Fines By Taryn Luntz, April 24, 2008, The Examiner

Group: Va. Car, Gas Fees Among Lowest in U.S. By William C. Flook, April 24, 2008, The Examiner

No Clear Route for Va. Transportation Issues By Anita Kumar, April 25, 2008, Washington Post

Pedestrian Fatalities Rank High in D.C. Suburbs By Neal Augenstein, April 23, WTOP

Commuting 101: Becoming Fluent in Traffic Talk April 24, 2008, Washington Post

Give Up Zone Racket? Cabbies Can't Hack It By Tom Knott, April 24, 2008, Washington Times

Gas Tax Hike Still Possible in Va. By Hank Silverberg, April 24, 2008, WTOP

Aquia Commuter Lot Is Closing By Kelly Hannon, April 24, 2008, Free Lance-Star

Another Top Ten Weekday Ridership Day for Metrorail April 24, 2008, WMATA

Weekend Track Maintenance to Affect Metro's Blue and Orange Lines April 24, 2008, WMATA

D.C. Taxicab Drivers Seek Injunction to Block Meters April 24, 2008, ABC 7 News

D.C. Streetcars Roll in Czech Republic By Adam Tuss, April 24, 2008, WTOP

Urbanization of Rural Areas Is Linked to Pedestrian Perils By Daniela Deane, April 24, 2008, Washington Post

Getting Around Locally April 24, 2008, Washington Post

Metro To Make Hard Decision on New Floors By Adam Tuss, April 22, 2008, WTOP

New Metro Program Promotes Young Workers By Adam Tuss, April 23, 2008, WTOP

Greenhouse Gas Bills OK'd in Montgomery By Leah Fabel, April 23, 2008, The Examiner

Former Metro Official Is Charged With Theft By Lena H. Sun, April 23, 2008, Washington Post

Meter's Running for Cabbies to Make Switch By Mark Segraves, April 22, 2008, WTOP

More States Consider Tolls on Freeways Amid Budget Deficits By Tom Hester, Jr., April 23, 2008, WTOP

Metro Investigating Train Doors Incident By Dr. Gridlock, April 21,2008, Washington Post

Bike to Mason Day April 22 April 21, 2008, WashCycle

Ridership Still Climbs After Metro Fare Hike By Taryn Luntz, April 22, 2008, The Examiner

Nationals Offering Game Day Parking to All Fans By Mark Segraves, April 21, 2008, WTOP

With Gas Hitting Record Highs, Drivers Feeling Squeezed By Adam Schreck, April 22, 2008, WTOP

Fenty May Delay Switch To Metered Taxis Tom Sherwood reports, April 22, 2008, nbc4.com

Judge Backs Taxis' Switch to Meters By Dena Levitz, April 22, 2008, The Examiner

Earth Day: Green for a Day, But Then Comes Tomorrow By David A. Fahrenthold, April 22, 2008, Washington Post

Md. Legislature Decides Against Speed Cameras April 8, 2008, nbc4.com

Fate of Taxi Meters Expected Soon April 21, 2008, WTOP

Arlington Approves First Transportation Tax Hike in Va. April 21, 2008, WTOP

U.S. Hybrid Sales Up 38 Percent in 2007 By Dee-Ann Durbin, April 21, 2008, WTOP

Speeders Have Their Field Day in Court By Michael Dresser, April 21, 2008, Baltimore Sun

Metro 'Top-Notch' In Getting People To Mass on Time By Robert Thomson, April 20, 2008, Washington Post

The Weekend and Beyond By Dr. Gridlock, April 18, 2008, Washington Post

Metro Eyes Building Rosslyn-Georgetown Line By Taryn Luntz, April 19, 2008, The Examiner

Baltimore's Yellow Taxis Going Green By Nick Madigan, April 19, 2008, Baltimore Sun

14th Street Bridge Work Starts Monday Night By Michael Neibauer, April 19, 2008, The Examiner

D.C. Bicycle-Sharing Program to Debut By Elissa Silverman, April 19, 2008, Washington Post

Major Traffic Troubles Expected Because of Weekend Beltway Closure April 19, 2008, ABC 7 News

Metro Will Need Hundreds Of New Cars, Manager Says By Lena H. Sun, April 19, 2008, Washington Post

Cab Switch To Meters Is Tied Up By Sue Anne Pressley Montes and Petula Dvorak, April 19, 2008, Washington Post

Flyover Work to Close Part of Beltway April 18, 2008, WTOP

Metro Track Work This Weekend April 18, 2008, WTOP

Most Crimes Occur At Ends of the Lines By Lena H. Sun, April 19, 2008, Washington Post

Bike to Mason Day in Fairfax By Frank Mustac, April 17, 2008, Fairfax County Times

Projection: Metro Ridership to Increase 42 Percent By Adam Tuss, April 18, 2008, WTOP

Virginia's HOT Lanes to Affect Parks, Neighborhoods More Than Expected By William C. Flook, April 18, 2008, The Examiner

Guaranteed Ride Home Program Gets Transit Riders, Carpoolers Home in a Pinch By Kelly Hannon, April 18, 2008, Free Lance-Star

Metro Records Third-Highest Weekday Ridership on Thursday, April 17 April 18, 2008, WMATA

Metro Details Improvements to Meet Future Capacity Needs April 18, 2008, WMATA

Red-Light Cameras Likely to Return to Arlington in Summer By Scott McCaffrey, April 16, 2008, Sun Gazette

Bethesda Employers Take Carpooling to Next Level By Audrey Dutton, April 16, 2008, Gazette.Net

Metro Rail Testing May Cause Delays Over Next Two Weeks April 17, 2008, WMATA

Metro Handles Stadium-Bound Crowds By Dr. Gridlock, April 17, 2008, Washington Post

For Buses, Wheels To the Shoulders? By Eric M. Weiss, April 17, 2008, Washington Post

Fuel Free By Matt Vensel, April 16, 2008, b the paper

Metro to Spend 250K, Detour Buses By Taryn Luntz, April 15, 2008, The Examiner

Metro Gears Up for Crowds During Pope's Visit By Adam Tuss, April 14, 2008, WTOP

Officials Warn of Congestion By Dr. Gridlock, April 15, 2008, Washington Post

Virginia Supreme Court Hears Toll Road Transfer Challenge April 15, 2008, ABC 7 News

Lawmakers Fire Back at Metro Funding Block By Adam Tuss, April 15, 2008, WTOP

More Cities Offer Wi-Fi on Buses By Lori Kurtzman, April 15, 2008, USA Today

Metro Budget For Accident Claims To Rise By Taryn Luntz, April 14, 2008, The Examiner

Mapping Transportation Costs for Home Buyers By Elizabeth Razzi, April 13, 2008, Washington Post

Aging Bridges, Ramps to be Replaced April 14, 2008, WTOP

Senator 'Happy' to Block Metro Funding By Adam Tuss, April 14, 2008, WTOP

High Housing Costs Lead to Unfilled Jobs, Clogged Roads by Hank Silverberg, April 14, 2008, WTOP

Metrorail Records Third Highest Weekday Ridership April 14, 2008, WMATA

Commuters Get Warning By Arlo Wagner, April 14, 2008, Washington Times

Pope's Visit Will Bring Road Closings, Metro Disruptions April 13, 2008, WTOP

It's Time to Form a Safety Coalition By Michael Dresser, April 14, 2008, Baltimore Sun

America's Most Congested Cities: Oh Joy. We're #1 By Chris Hamilton, April 12, 2008, CommuterPageBlog

Changed City Since Last Papal Visit By Robert Thomson, April 13, 2008, Washington Post

Frederick TransIT: Little Improvements, Big Demand By Cailin McGough, April 12, 2008, Frederick News-Post

Most Md. Teen Driver Bills Fail to Advance By Philip Rucker, April 12, 2008, Washington Post

Taxpayers Get Back $12M in Transportation Refunds April 11, 2008, WTOP

D.C. Publishes Final Rules for New Taxi Meters April 11, 2008, ABC 7 News

Gas Prices Fuel Fredericksburg Transit Trend By Kelly Hannon, April 12, 2008, Free Lance-Star

Few D.C. Cabs Ready as Meter Deadline Looms By Michael Neibauer, April 11, 2008, The Examiner

Cops to Cruise Trails on Motorized Trikes By Hank Silverberg, April 11, WTOP

Huge Beltway Changes Coming By Darci Marchese, April 11, 2008, WTOP

Your Next Parking Ticket May Be From Metro By Adam Tuss, April 10, 2008, WTOP

Metro Eyes Adding Police Officers By Taryn Luntz, April 11, 2008, The Examiner

It's Finally For Real: Courthouse Plaza Makeover Gets Rolling By Scott McCaffrey, April 11, 2008, Sun-Gazette

How Bad Is Your Commute? Videotape It By Adam Tuss, April 10, 2008, WTOP

Hiking and Biking Trail Should Stay Close to ICC, Proponents Say By Melissa J. Brachfeld, April 9, 2008, Gazette.net

Metrorail Records 9th Highest Weekday Ridership April 10, 2008, WMATA

Silent Hybrid Cars: A Danger to Blind People? April 8, 2008, WTOP

Global Warming Among Hundreds of Failed Bills in Md. By Kristen Wyatt, April 8, 2008, WTOP

Cities Urged to Adopt Eco-Friendly Streetlights By Sarah Karush, April 8, 2008, Washington Times

Chilly Temps Help Metro Cope with Baseball During Rush Hour April 8, 2008, WTOP

Gas Pain Might Be Changing Our Ways By Michael Dresser, April 7, 2008, Baltimore Sun

Alexandria Proposes Tax Hikes Following Slump, Loss of Transit Funds By Kirstin Downey, April 8, 2008, Washington Post

Md. Panel Kill Bill To Fight Warming By Timothy B. Wheeler and Laura Smitherman, April 8, 2008, Baltimore Sun

Metro Elevator, Escalator Performances Improving By Taryn Luntz, April 8, 2008, The Examiner

New Street Light Technology Could Save Energy, Money April 7, 2008, WTOP

Metro's Next Challenge: Commuters Meet Nats Fans By Adam Tuss, April 7, 2008,WTOP

Md. Officials Not Driven To Save Energy By Larry Carson, April 7, 2008, Baltimore Sun

Va. Refunds Vehicle Registration Fees By Hank Silverberg, April 7, 2008, WTOP

Going Green: Plug-In Electric Car Also Uses Solar April 7, 2008, nbc4.com

Planned Highway Threatens Md. Creek By Tom Pelton, April 7, 2008, Baltimore Sun

Metro Advances Cell Phone Plan By Taryn Luntz, April 7, 2008, The Examiner

Avoiding Stadium Traffic if You're Not Going to the Game By Robert Thomson, April 6, 2008, Washington Post

Cash-Strapped Metro Eyes High-Tech Ads By Lena H. Sun, April 6, 2008, Washington Post

Saving Gas With Transit vs. Car's Convenience By Michael Kole, April 6, 2008, Free Lance-Star

In 2006, Transportation Had Futile End; Could It Recur This Year? By Bob Lewis, April 5, 2008, The Examiner

Captains of the Interstates By Michael E. Ruane, April 5, 2008, Washington Post

Study: Crashes involving teens cost D.C., Md., Va. $1.5B in '06 By Dena Levitz, April 5, 2008, The Examiner

Report: On-time Trains Would Reduce Amtrak's Losses April 4, 2008, ABC 7 News

Some Near Misses For Those in Rear Of Eight-Car Trains By Robert Thomson, May 4, 2008, Washington Post

Beltway Closing Postponed By Andy MacAlpine, April 3, 2008, Gazette.Net

Md. Company Turns Trash Into Fuel April 3, 2008, ABC 7 News

Metro Reminds Customers To Prepare For Nats Crowds Monday April 3, 2008, nbc4.com

U.S. Might Pay for Bethesda Transportation Improvements By Steve Vogel, April 4, 2008, Washington Post

Fourth Lane to Ease I-95 Traffic in Va. By Kelly Hannon, April 4, 2008, Free Lance-Star

High Gas Prices Drive Some Off the Road By Hank Silverberg, April 4, 2008, WTOP

Debate Over Transportation Tax Opens Old Wounds in Legislature By Dan Genz, April 4, 2008, The Examiner

Alexandria Targeting Parking Scofflaws By Taryn Luntz, April 4, 2008, The Examiner

Smaller, Cheaper Cars Enjoy Sales Boom By James R. Healey and Chris Woodyard, April 4, 2008, USA Today

Metrorail to Open at 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, For the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Race April 3, 2008, WMATA

Metro Operators Reminded They Will Occasionally Skip Stops By Taryn Luntz, April 3, 2008, The Examiner

Money for Roads Is Set to Run Out, Kaine Says By Tim Craig, April 3, 2008, Washington Post

Tourists Get Best of Both Worlds on New Ferry By Adam Tuss, April 2, 2008, WTOP

No Tolls Allowed on Federal Parkways By Mark Segraves, April 2, 2008, WTOP

Ride On Depot's Neighbors Tired of Exhaust By Audrey Dutto, April 2, 2008, Gazette.Net

Montgomery Co. Transportation Decisions Need to Come in '08 By Sebastian Montes, April 2, 2008, Gazette.Net

Metro Denies Guardian Angels Free Passes Despite Citizens' Pleas By Scott McCabe, April 3, 2008, The Examiner

A New Push for Pedestrian Safety By Jerry Markon, April 3, 2008, Washington Post

Md. Joins Lawsuit Against EPA on Auto Emissions By Tom Pelton, April 3, 2008, Baltimore Sun

Nats Magnets Could Zap Your Metro Cards By Adam Tuss, April 3, 2008, WTOP

FAA Lax With Airlines, Whistle-Blowers Say By Alan Levin, April 2, 2008, USA Today

Alexandria Officials Targeting Tour Bus Parking By Taryn Luntz, April 1, 2008, The Examiner

Roads, Transit Open To National Harbor By Joe Coombs, April 1, 2008, Washington Business Journal

District Passes Tougher Penalties for Assaulting Metro Operators By Taryn Luntz, April 2, 2008, The Examiner

Weekend Work to Close Part of Capital Beltway By Eric M. Weiss, April 2, 2008, Washington Post

How Well Did Metro Do Getting You to Ballpark? By Adam Tuss, April 2, 2008, WTOP

Team, Transit Officials Pleased With Performance By Daniel LeDuc and Lena H. Sun, April 1, 2008, Washington Post

Tourism Hopes Riding On Alexandria Trolley By Kirstin Downey, April 1, 2008, Washington Post

Films Set in Metro Kept on Track By Lena H. Sun, April 1, 2008, Washington Post