Troubled escalator at Huntington Metro getting overhauled during shutdown
An escalator that has been the bane of commuters for years is among three being replaced by WMATA this summer.
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Highway design moves forward; Storck says undergrounding utilities remains goal
Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck said Tuesday that he is continuing to look for a way to underground utiltiies even as the project moves forward.
County to endorse underpasses as part of Richmond Highway widening
The Board of Supervisors is expected to recommend that VDOT include two pedestrian underpasses as part of the Richmond Highway widening project.
Krizek: Time to make the move to electric cars
el. Paul Krizek writes that increasing the use of electric vehicles is a critical step in reducing air pollution and tackling climate change.
New tiles, display boards, USB ports among improvements coming to Huntington Metro
Six Yellow and Blue line stations will be getting a host of improvements, including USB charging ports, more big-screen displays and LED lighting.
County holding series of summer meetings on BRT project
FCDOT will be discussing the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in a series of informal meetings with residents this summer.
No injuries after produce truck hits bridge on GW Parkway
A produce delivery truck sustained damage Monday afternoon after hitting the Alexandria Avenue overpass on the GW Memorial Parkway.
Surovell: New data on GW Parkway safety sheds light on possible solutions
Scott Surovell writes that the Park Service safety study has shown the GW Parkway's pain points, and offers suggestions on what can be done.
Speed cameras, more police and ‘road diet’ among public’s suggestions for GW Parkway
Despite an evening of heavy rain, residents turned outf or a meeting about the National Park Service’s traffic study and safety assessment of the GW Parkway.
Date set for Park Service meeting on GW Parkway safety
The National Park Service will be hosting a public meeting about George Washington Memorial Parkway safety concerns later this month.