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Today in Driving Dangerously – Rollover

A reader reports: “Happened at about 3:25 pm. A very problematic intersection because traffic going two ways only stops – only one way doesn’t stop.”. Update if/when more is learned.

Washington, DC · 1d
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Kensington Parking Study Recommends Shorter Time Limits, Clearer Signs and a Handheld Enforcement Device

Consultants told Kensington officials on Oct. 21 to shorten limits on two commercial blocks, fix signs and buy one handheld enforcement device. No vote was held; the task force meets staff in coming weeks. The post Kensington Parking Study Recommends Shorter Time Limits, Clearer Signs and a Handheld Enforcement Device appeared first on TANTV .

Kensington, MD · 3d

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Rockville Council Advances Plan to Bring Shady Grove Metro Inside City Limits

Rockville moved closer on Sept. 28 to bringing the Shady Grove Metro station and about 66 acres of surrounding land inside the city limits after the mayor and council approved a plan to move the proposal forward. The station currently sits just outside Rockville’s city limits on unincorporated land in...

Rockville, MD · 2d
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Heads Up, Charles County Drivers! $2.9M Road Project Begins With Closures Nov. 9

Motorists can Expect Temporary Detours and Lane Closures Starting Next Week. (November 5, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $2.9 million safety and resurfacing project to improve sections of US 301 (Robert S. Crain Highway), MD 5 (Mattawoman Beantown Road) and Mattawoman Drive in northern Charles County. To advance work on the project, crews will temporarily close a section of eastbound Mattawoman Drive starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9, weather permitting. The State Highway Administration strongly encourages planning for additional travel time during construction.

Charles County, MD · 3d
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Approved new Chesapeake Bay crossing will have 2 four-lane spans

BALTIMORE — The Maryland Transportation Authority on Thursday, Nov. 5 announced final environmental approval for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. The approved crossing connecting Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s counties will enhance safe and reliable travel for residents and visitors for years to come, minimize environmental impacts and add $23 billion to the local economy while creating more than 60,000 jobs, according to a news release from the MDTA.

Anne Arundel County, MD · 1d

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“More Mount Pleasant Bus Fun” AKA Bus Blocked by Terribly Entitled Car Parking

“The fun never ends with bad parkers blocking the bus turnaround in Mt Pleasant. This time the bus managed to get through before the driver came back, but only after reversing out and pulling off a ~13 point turn with assistance from 3 other WMATA staff and a Metro Transit PD squad car.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Montgomery Village Considering Paid Overnight Parking at Parks and Recreation Facilities

The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) is considering a new pilot program that would allow residents to park their vehicles overnight at select parks and recreation facilities for a fee. According to Grace Yang of MVF, proposal is intended to provide additional parking options for residents by making use of existing parking spaces during overnight hours.

Montgomery Village, MD · 1d

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Montgomery Planning releases new design guidelines for parking lots and parking garages in Montgomery County

Guide includes recommendations and requirements to create safer, more accessible parking facilities for all users. WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), presented the Montgomery County Parking Facility Design Guide to the Montgomery County Planning Board, also part of the Commission, during the Board’s meeting today. The guide provides a comprehensive framework for designing and retrofitting privately and county-owned parking lots and parking garages to improve safety, accessibility, mobility, and sustainability across Montgomery County. The project was supported by a $120,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that Montgomery Planning won in 2023.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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VDOT studying around-the-clock, two-way Express Lanes on I-95

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Read the article on Inside Nova. The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The...

Prince William County, VA · 3d

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New Sidewalks Proposed Near Future Purple Line Station in Silver Spring

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 8, to discuss proposed sidewalk improvements near the future Dale Drive Purple Line station in Silver Spring. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center’s Great Hall,...

Silver Spring, MD · 2d

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Maryland Drivers Face Winter Risks From Reported Stop Sign Challenge

Reported stop-sign challenge raises safety concerns as Maryland prepares for icy roads and earlier sunsets.

Maryland · 1d

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More Than 2,100 Free Rides Provided Across D.C. Region During Halloween Weekend, Second-Highest Total Ever

More than 2,100 people across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area took advantage of free rides home during Halloween weekend, helping reduce the number of potentially impaired drivers on local roads. According to the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), its SoberRide program provided 2,175 free Lyft rides between October 30...

Washington, DC · 15h

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Free Metrobus Passes Coming for Alexandria Middle and High School Students

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria middle- and high-school students will soon have a new way to reach school, jobs, activities and destinations around the Washington region without paying a Metrobus fare. The City’s new ALX Student Pass is a specially programmed SmarTrip card that eligible Alexandria City Public Schools students...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 3d

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New safety guidelines issued for Montgomery County parking lots, garages after more than 1,500 injuries reported

The Montgomery County Planning Department has issued new guidelines to create safer and more accessible parking facilities after a review of current conditions. A new design guide was presented during a Montgomery County planning meeting Thursday. County-owned and privately owned parking lots and garages would be redesigned to more sustainable, safe and accessible.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Ride On Bus Honoring Veterans to Travel Throughout Montgomery County

Montgomery County officials unveiled a specially designed Ride On bus on Friday, November 6, as part of Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative recognizing veterans and raising awareness of available support services. County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González, members of the County Council, Montgomery County Department of...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Maryland Bay Bridge to Shut Down Eastbound Span Sunday, Drivers Warned of Major Delays

A 14-hour closure for the Bay Bridge Run will squeeze traffic into one lane in...

Stevensville, MD · 4d

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Agency that buses disabled DC kids to school admits half the fleet is out of service

WASHINGTON (7News) — The newly hired director of the city agency that buses more than 3,100 disabled school children in the District of Columbia to class each day told D.C. councilmembers Wednesday that roughly half of the agency's buses are out of service because of mechanical issues. "The number...

Washington, DC · 4d

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Most Planned Closures on US 50, I-270 and MD 650 Are Shoulders Only

Most planned closures in Montgomery and Prince George's counties today are shoulder closures, with one traffic lane closed on southbound US 50. The post Most Planned Closures on US 50, I-270 and MD 650 Are Shoulders Only appeared first on TANTV .

Prince George'S County, MD · 3d