(Washington Examiner) — D.C. commuters soon will be able to find out when the nearest train arrives, what the temperature is and watch local news while waiting for the next bus. The District Department of Transportation unveiled a test digital display that will provide travelers with real-time information about different transportation options on one screen. […]
(Washington Post) — In a region long dominated by solo drives to work, more Washington area residents are abandoning their cars and taking public transportation to work, according to new census data that reveal a noticeable shift in commuting patterns over the past five years. Only New Yorkers take the subway to work more than Washingtonians […]
(New York Times) — Drivers who pay cash to traverse many of the region’s major tunnels and bridges will pay significantly more by the end of this year, while E-ZPass users will see more modest increases, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday approved the final stage of this year’s big toll and fare increases. The […]
(WTOP.com) — It’s simple cause and effect. Take thousands of cars off local roadways, and those roads will be less crowded. As Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell decides whether to implement a four-day work week for state employees, some are wondering what impact that would have on roadways in Northern Virginia. “Any reduction (in vehicles) is […]
(NBC Washington) — President Barack Obama wants federal workers to cut down on business travel and commuting by car as he seeks to reduce heat-trapping emissions produced by the federal government.The White House was announcing Tuesday that the government will aim to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from indirect sources like employee driving […]
(Channel 8 News) — If you drive to work in the District, but live elsewhere, your commute could get a lot more expensive if the city council has its way. D.C. officials are considering a commuter tax to be imposed upon people who travel in and out of the area everyday. A commuter tax would […]