November 01, 2009

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.


October 25, 2009

Lane Ranger: Mismatched markings cause mix-up

Lane Ranger, Oct. 26


October 11, 2009

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.


September 20, 2009

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?


August 30, 2009

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 23, 2009

Lane Ranger: All the lights along Minnieville are connected

The traffic light at Elm Farm and Minnieville roads in Woodbridge does not appear to be on a sensor.


August 16, 2009

Lane Ranger: Potential hazard lurks behind ‘blind’ curve

Why has VDOT put three-way stop signs at two intersections on Mine Road, but did not put one where it is desperately needed—at Van Buren and Mine roads?


August 09, 2009

Lane Ranger: Transit plan hits economic reality

Sec. Pierce Homer stated that if more commuters got on buses that went directly into Washington instead of slugging to the Pentagon and boarding Metrorail, crowding on the rail system would ease.<


August 04, 2009

Money woes could hurt HOT lane perks

Additional transportation improvements that were promised as part of the proposed HOT lanes project now may not come at all.


August 02, 2009

Lane Ranger: Just be patient with the ‘spite light’

The light seems to be on a timer as opposed to using weight sensors.


July 26, 2009

Lane Ranger: It’s another one of those short greens

I’ve noticed a similar short green signal at northbound Telegraph Road and PW Parkway.


July 19, 2009

Road closures for week of July 19

Weather permitting the following lane closures are scheduled for the week of July 19:

Lane Ranger: Tough to pinpoint dangerous spots

My daughter is currently working on completing her Driver Training program and she’s stumped.


July 16, 2009

State-funded passenger trains to start this fall

In a few months, commuters who choose to ride the rails instead of driving their cars will have another option.


July 12, 2009

Lane Ranger: Stratford, Minneville crossing has no light

I live off Stratford Drive on Minneville Road, and though the road is being widened to four lanes, the intersection is not receiving a traffic light.

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