Roads
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'Potholepalooza' is returning to D.C. roads in late April
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Get ready now, D.C., because the District Department of Transportation recently announced via their social media channels that Potholepalooza, a month-long pothole-killing event first held in 2009 and responsible for filling about 6,000 potholes that year alone, will return on the tentative date of April 17.
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Half of the District's roads and sidewalks are considered subpar
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D.C. will report fewer potholes in 2012, but more than half our local roads and sidewalks are of only fair or poor quality.
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D.C.'s traffic fatalities fell last year but hold the celebrations
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Today transportation folks are celebrating some big and truly good news — the 2010 nationwide traffic fatalities are the lowest they've been in more than half a century. But D.C.'s numbers haven't dropped. Here, let's review the 13 factors that have led to fatal crashes in the past.
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Finding sanity in the July Fourth gridlock: Bill Ford's TED talk
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Hours in traffic with the kids driving you utterly insane? Desperate travelers should turn to the recent talk from a car industry leader on how to beat congestion and forge a better car future.
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Leesburg is back on track after Tuesday's snow
Wednesday wasn't a snow day for Leesburg. Schools were on a two-hour delay, and Leesburg residents were digging out and getting on with their days.
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Traffic signal requests on State roads
Periodically, the city requests traffic signals or pedestrian signals on State Roads that run through Laurel, but are maintained by SHA.
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Bike association resolves to make roads safe for all
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is asking its members to make their New Year's Resolutions so everyone can be safer on D.C. roads.
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Icy spots may slow the D.C. region down this Friday AM
CommentSlick roads may cause delays and slow down your morning drive. How's your weekend forecast looking?
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Then and Now: New Hampshire and Rock Creek Church Road
Historic image from Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
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McDonnell wants to borrow $3 billion for transportation needs
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell announced Thursday that he will ask the legislature to spend $400 million immediately on roads and bridges.
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Could Scott Circle be the next Dupont Circle?
Scott Circle is the worst of downtown’s five main roundabouts.
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Golf carts, fees, union negotiations top issues at county public hearing
About 36 people attended the hearing, with the bulk of those showing up for two proposals.
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