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May 09, 2017

Map Shows D.C.’s Most Dangerous Areas For Pedestrians

Downtown, Dupont Circle, and Columbia Heights had the highest concentration of pedestrian crashes from 2009 through 2015, according to data collected by D.C. law firm Trombly & Singer.

Mar 31, 2017

A Year Into Bowser’s Plan To End Traffic Fatalities, There’s Much Work To Be Done

To reach zero traffic-related deaths and fatalities, the city needs a 35 percent reduction each year through 2024.

Mar 31, 2017

D.C. Ranks Fourth On List Of Cities With The Most Cell Phone-Distracted Drivers

Drivers in the District use their cell phones about 2.26 times during trips, according to Life360.

Dec 16, 2015

With Vision Zero Plan, D.C. Plans To Eliminate Traffic Fatalities By 2024

Mayor Muriel Bowser and DDOT released an action plan today to bring the Swedish concept to D.C. and reach zero deaths or serious injuries to users of the city’s transportation systems.

Nov 20, 2012

Virginia Opens New Highway Lanes, Drivers Respond Expectedly

A pair of express toll lanes on Interstate 495 in Northern Virginia opened last week to great fanfare, but no sooner did the new high-occupancy thruways debut than they became the Capital Beltway’s newest bumper-car rink.

Oct 11, 2012

Cyclists Complain of Drivers Pulling U-Turns Through Pennsylvania Avenue Bike Lanes

Cyclists are complaining of drivers that pull U-turns through the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes. One cyclist caught a near-hit on video.

Jun 11, 2012

U.S. Commerce Secretary Cited for Hit-and-Run in Los Angeles

U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson has been charged with two felony hit-and-run incidents in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Jan 12, 2012

No, You’re Not Likely to be Hit by a Metrobus

Yesterday WTOP published a collection of videos showing Metrobuses getting into accidents. But how often does it happen? Not very.

 
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