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November 20, 2009

VRE to keep youth fares for now
VRE to keep youth fares for now

The Virginia Railway Express operations board on Friday decided to continue a debate on whether to discontinue a policy that allows youths discount fares on the transit system. 


November 19, 2009

VRE could end youth fare discount today
VRE could end youth fare discount today

Transit agency claims rampant fraud and abuse of policy, removal could bring $100,000 of new fare revenue


November 15, 2009

Lane Ranger: Intersection safer without lights
Lane Ranger: Intersection safer without lights

Does VDOT plan to erect a signal light at the intersection of Piney Branch Lane and Wellington Road in Manassas?

New bus shelter to be dedicated in Lake Ridge

A long anticipated bus shelter will be dedicated in Lake Ridge on Thursday at 10 a.m., allowing handicapped riders and others better access to the local bus system.

Commonwealth readies for the snow

Despite budget shortfalls, snow removal a top priority


November 13, 2009

Va rail warns of Fredericksburg-line delays

Virginia Railway Express commuters are likely to experience severe delays Monday as scheduled signal work on the Fredericksburg line likely will push schedules behind by up to an hour.


November 08, 2009

Lane closures for the week of Nov. 8

Interstate 95 lane closures for the week of Nov. 8:

Lane Ranger: Rough road ahead
Lane Ranger: Rough road ahead

The condition of the pavement at Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road in Dale City is not safe


November 06, 2009

French company to operate VRE

A French company will have its first shot at operating rail service in the U.S. following a decision Thursday by transit officials.


November 04, 2009

Virginia State Police crack down on N.Va. HOV violators

Virginia State Police are stepping up enforcement of HOV rules, and they are catching a lot of violators.


November 01, 2009

Timing the cycles
Timing the cycles

Dear Lane Ranger, There are several times when I must sit at the light at Va. 234 and Exeter Drive for several minutes before the light changes from red to green.

Lane Closures

Lane Closures

Next week: new transit options to Tysons, Metro

Bus commuters in Prince William County will have new options starting Nov. 9.


October 29, 2009

2006 Road bond projects on hold
2006 Road bond projects on hold

Geoffrey Malloy sounded surprised when he heard plans to widen U.S. 1 in Woodbridge in front of his two car dealerships are on hold.


October 25, 2009

Road closure for week of Oct. 25

VDOT is adding a fourth general purpose lane to I-95 in each direction from Route 123 just before the Occoquan River to Fairfax County Parkway

Lane Ranger: Mismatched markings cause mix-up

Lane Ranger, Oct. 26


October 23, 2009

Survey: Virginians unfamiliar with gas tax
Survey: Virginians unfamiliar with gas tax

While Virginia’s gas tax is a major source of highway and transit funding, a new study suggests state residents don’t know how much they are taxed when they fill up their gas tank.


October 20, 2009

Police to target HOV violators Wednesday

Virginia State Police will be patroling during Wednesday’s morning rush hour looking for drivers violating High Occupancy Vehicle restrictions on Interstates 95 and 395.


October 16, 2009

Report: Va. infrastructure ‘sliding toward failure’

Virginia’s barely adequate infrastructure needs comprehensive planning and reliable funding to remedy years of neglect, according to a state engineers group.


October 11, 2009

Commute Notes

Commute Notes

Road Closures

Road Closures

Why there is ‘no turn on red’ at Potomac Hospital

Why is there a “no turn on red” sign at Neabsco Road and Opitz Boulevard at the entrance to Potomac Hospital? This serves to back up traffic turning right from Neabsco Road on to Opitz Boulevard.


October 09, 2009

Thursday’s delays highlight strained transportation network

An overturned utility trailer and its spilled cargo on Interstate 95 near Dumfries on Thursday afternoon caused traffic delays that lasted well into the evening.


October 08, 2009

$9.1 million in stimulus funds will widen Prince William Parkway

A portion of Prince William Parkway will be widened to six lanes thanks to $9.1 million in federal stimulus money.


October 07, 2009

Prince William says no to HOT lane suit

Prince William County leaders will not join Arlington’s lawsuit that opposes toll lanes on Interstate 95 and 395.


October 06, 2009

VDOT invites public to U.S. 29 meeting today

The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend and review recommendations for the U.S. 29 Corridor Blueprint today at Germanna Community College’s Daniel Technology Center.


October 04, 2009

Road Closures

Road Closures

Lane Ranger: School bus blocks view of traffic
Lane Ranger: School bus blocks view of traffic

A bus blocking the view; pedestrians’ right of way in crosswalks


October 03, 2009

Three Metro stations to close on weekend

Three Metro rail stations will be closed from 9:30 p.m. Friday to Monday for station up-grades.

VDOT achieves goals despite budget cost-cutting

Despite drastic cost cutting measures that hit the agency over the summer, the Virginia Department of Transporta-tion met all of its budget and performance goals this year.

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