Transportation
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Md. lawmakers to debate new casino; Region braces for cuts; Voter ID Laws
CommentToday on NewsTalk, we sat down with Del. Luiz Simmons, Jim Dinegar and Ryan Reilly.
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Riemer: Scrap the PSC; Health "Exchanges"; RG III Signs; Silver Line Project
CommentToday on NewsTalk, we spoke with Hans Riemer, Joanne Kenen, Alex Parker and Tony Howard.
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Md. gaming panel meets; Mixed signals from McDonnell; Economic competitiveness
CommentToday on NewsTalk, we spoke with Washington Examiner reporter Ben Giles, Council of Governments chairman Frank Principi, and Washington Post reporter Anita Kumar
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The U.S. Postal Service adds another stamp devoted to transportation
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The new bicycling stamps will be available starting June 7 and continue a long tradition of transportation postage.
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Transportation poll; JP Morgan’s $2B blunder; Dale Hunter resigns
CommentToday on NewsTalk we spoke with Bob Chase, Anna Palmer and Tom Threlkeld.
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Doubts emerge about D.C.'s ability to execute transportation projects
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How can D.C. make 75% of trips car-free in 20 years when our current transportation department struggles to finalize contracts and transfer money?
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Tomorrow's transportation paradise is today's commuting nightmare
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Whether Adams Morgan streetscaping or Metro Forward repairs, the maintenance and rehabilitation of our transportation networks creates subpar conditions.
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Please, sir, can I have some transportation? 178 groups ask Congress
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Amalgamated Local 689 isn't the only organization seeking more money. Scores of national leaders have sent a letter to the Hill.
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The grim stakes in our federal transportation bill (video)
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When D.C. videographer Jay Mallin imagines the transportation bill making its way through Congress, he sees the losses. Does the proposed law making its way through the House support car owners alone?
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Gov. McDonnell; Transportation Q&A; Combat dogs & PTSD
CommentToday on NewsTalk Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell talked about recent abortion controversy, legislatures rejection of a "personhood" ammendment, the budget and more. WTOP's Adam Tuss discussed area transportation issues. Reporter Pam Brown talked about the impact of combat stress on military dogs. And we talked about National Eating Disorder Awareness week.
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Why the District DMV needs more than a dozen iPads
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Last year the Department of Motor Vehicles issued 16 iPads to their employees. How has a tool less than two years old already found a place at government agencies? It's no surprise when you consider the technology's reach.
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The AIRPod: 'The future of urban transportation'
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Will the future of transportation include miniature cars run on compressed air? D.C. traffic might seem less intimidating if it was filled with these little vehicles.
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Gingrich takes SC; Our transportation needs; Giants, Pats win
CommentToday on NewsTalk reporter Kris Van Cleave and Republican strategist Bob Rusbuldt talked about Newt Gingrich's big win in South Carolina and the GOP race. COG's Ron Kirby and Bob Chase of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance talked about the area's transit needs. And DC Pro Sports Report's Tom Threlkeld discussed this week's NFL games and the passing of Joe Paterno.
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Transit Tuesdays: D.C. goes into snow patrol frenzy
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Yes, D.C. experienced a few snowflakes yesterday, so cue the transportation panic. Even Luke Russert weighed in on the weather hysteria.
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Transit Tuesdays: A new year for D.C. transportation in 2012
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As 2012 begins, people have reflected on the past year with lists, essays, and more. But what about the state of D.C. transportation in 2012? How has it changed and what's to come? From Metro to Zipcar to Capital Bikeshare, here's some of the biggest issues of 2011 that will matter in 2012.
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Transit Tuesdays: 11th Street Bridge Project freeways may open in 10 days
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The District Department of Transportation announced yesterday via Twitter that the city will soon open two freeways of the 11th Street Bridge Project — potentially as soon as the weekend of Dec. 16. This is good news and confirms that the project's progress is on schedule. In January of 2011, DDOT spoke of "anticipation of opening both new freeway bridges by the end of the year," and here we are, right on time.
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D.C.'s GOVgreen conference shows off the latest in sustainable transportation
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Now in its second year, the conference features electric cars, bikes, and a funny new invention called a Trikke. See why Mayor Vince Gray dubbed the first week after Thanksgiving "D.C. GOVgreen Week."
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Transit Tuesdays: All D.C. roads, bike lanes, and bus routes lead to Walmart
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The coming of Walmart brings funding for electric-car charging stations, SmarTrip kiosks, and Capital Bikeshare stations. Could the mega-retailer help kickstart the District's transit?
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