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October 02, 2009
Virginia bids for more stimulus money for rail
Improvements would benefit I-95 corridor
HOV lanes to run south this weekend
Change due to Army 10-Miler
Heavy congestion on Northbound Rt. 29
Northbound traffic on Route 29 in Fauquier County continues to experience significant congestion due to the investigation into an early-morning crash south of Warrenton.
September 29, 2009
Inaugural intercity train to stop in Manassas
An inaugural train set to usher in new intercity rail service in Virginia will stop this morning in Manassas.
September 28, 2009
Transportation secretary: Distracted driving is a ‘recipe for disaster’
A new study states the number of distracted drivers on the Capital Beltway who use their cell phones behind the wheel has increased to dangerous levels.
Commuter lots, transit dominate meeting
It’s no secret area commuter lots fill up fast on weekday mornings, and Gainesville residents say they need more of them if carpooling is going to be successful there.
September 27, 2009
Road closings for week of Sept. 28
Weather permitting, the following lane closures are scheduled.
Fort Belvoir gate closes today
The Fort Belvoir gate on Telegraph Road has closed and will remain locked until Oct. 2 due to a construction and renovation project.
Lane Ranger: What’s up with the drainage problem?
I would like to know if the drainage problem at the intersection of Old Bridge and Oakwood Drive.
September 21, 2009
VRE weighs eliminating youth discount
Virginia Railway Express is considering eliminating its youth discount program to prevent adults from using cheap train tickets meant for kids.
September 20, 2009
Your commute: In brief
Get ready for changes on the Manassas and Fredericksburg Virginia Railway Express lines starting Oct. 1.
Northern Va. road closings
I-95 North day work
Lane Ranger: VDOT: It’s a right turn signal
If a driver plans to turn right and travel east on Va. 123 from Commerce Street in Occoquan, is the intersection, which is protected by a traffic light, considered a right turn or straight away?
September 14, 2009
Va. plans study of Interstate 66
Virginia transportation are planning to kick-start a study on improvements to Interstate 66.
September 13, 2009
Northern Va. road closures
I-95 North night work
Lane Ranger: County checking on that trigger in pavement
The new traffic light at Minnieville Road and General Washington Drive does not appear to have a sensor to trigger the light to change. The time varies in length. What gives?
U.S. 1 bridge over flood-prone creek open one way
A year ago Neabsco Creek in Woodbridge spilled over its banks as Tropical Storm Hannah’s rain and wind battered he region. Flood waters closed U.S. 1 in both directions, forcing police to direct cars elsewhere.
September 09, 2009
Metro announces Columbus Day closures
Metro will close three stations on the green and yellow lines over the Columbus Day weekend next month for track work
September 07, 2009
Secretary of Transportation to speak at conference
After major setbacks to the proposed Interstate 95 and 395 High Occupancy Toll lane project, some key officials will gather this week to discuss the future of transportation in the region.
State transit ridership slowly increases
Public transit ridership continues to gradually rise in Virginia, according to a new state transportation report.
September 06, 2009
Prince William road closings
Weather permitting, the follow lane closures are scheduled:
Lane Ranger: New shoulder on parkway?
I was driving along the Prince William Parkway last week.
Changes coming to HOV lanes on I-95
Lanes will revert to pre-summer schedule
DC area near top of worst traffic list
Prince William County has once again been singled out for bad traffic.
September 02, 2009
Fewer people expected to take to the roads Labor Day weekend
As drivers take to the roads this Labor Day weekend, Virginia State Police are hoping that a trend to lower traffic deaths will continue.
September 01, 2009
Lanes to be opened to ease Labor Day travel in Va
Lanes on major Virginia roads that are temporarily closed for construction or maintenance will be open during the Labor Day weekend.
August 30, 2009
Portion of Minnieville Road now four lanes
For years Minnieville Road in Dale City was a two-lane thoroughfare. Now county transportation officials are putting the finishing touches on the latest portion of the road that has been widened to four lanes.
Prince William road closures
Weather permitting, the follow lane closures are scheduled:
Lane Ranger: Why is that red light so long?
I need help in understanding why the light at the intersection of Barksdale Street and Dale Boule-vard holds red for so long.
August 27, 2009
Get ready for I-95 closures
Transportation officials will close a portion of Interstate 95 next month as crews work to widen the highway to 10 lanes.

