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Mar 01, 2023

Montgomery County Councilmember Seeks To Ban Traffic Stops For Minor Offenses

The bill is an attempt to rectify the striking racial disparity in who officers decide to pull over.

Jan 02, 2023

More Than 300 People Were Killed On Local Roads In 2022

While some jurisdictions like D.C. saw fewer traffic deaths, the region as a whole saw high numbers for the second consecutive year.

Dec 30, 2022

What To Know About Road Closures This Weekend For The Mayor’s Swearing-In And Other Events

Prepare for parking restrictions and road closures in the District for various events, including a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected D.C. officials.

Dec 22, 2022

Canceled Flights, Flash Freezes, And Traffic Jams: What To Know For Your Holiday Travel

Holiday travel is always the worst, but with an incoming storm this weekend, you’ll want to be prepared.

Sep 15, 2022

Here Are The Road Closures For Sunday’s Half Marathon In D.C.

Bright and early on Sunday morning, participants will start running in the D.C. Half Marathon, which will bring road closures around the Tidal Basin and National Mall.

Aug 25, 2022

Feds Approve Maryland Plan To Add Toll Lanes To Parts Of I-495, I-270

While the project has jumped its last federal environmental hurdle, the project’s future is still unclear with a new governor taking over next year.

Jul 11, 2022

Park Service Wants To Ban Commuting Cars From Beach Drive, But Only During Summer Months

The National Park Service will accept comments on their plan through August 11.

Jul 11, 2022

Update: D.C. To Allow Residents With Unpaid Debts To Get Driver’s Licenses

A D.C. resident is not able to get a driver’s license or renew an existing one if they owe more than $100 to the local government. The D.C. Council voted to end the practice entirely, after weighing whether to continue to apply it to people who have multiple fines for select moving violations.

Mar 18, 2022

Police Block Trucker Convoy’s Route Into D.C., Tangling Interstate Traffic

Though their early protests left traffic largely undisturbed, the group has made their way into the District in recent days.

Feb 09, 2022

Maryland Lawmakers Pitch Reciprocity Bill To Hold Bad Drivers Accountable Across State Lines

The idea of ticket reciprocity between D.C., Maryland, and Virginia has been talked about among the region’s officials, but there’s been little progress.

 
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