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November 21, 2008

Va. to study US 29 from NC border to Gainesville
Va. to study US 29 from NC border to Gainesville

Virginia transportation officials are planning a big-picture study of U.S. 29 from the North Carolina border to Gainesville.


November 20, 2008

If Va.‘s roads had an economic stimulus package…

If the federal government comes up with an economic stimulus package for the nation’s transportation infrastructure, Virginia will be ready to take advantage of it.


November 12, 2008

Wilson Bridge set to expand from 6 to 10 lanes
Wilson Bridge set to expand from 6 to 10 lanes

Motorists are finally getting the extra lanes promised by a $2.5 billion project on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.


November 08, 2008

OmniRide fare goes up by one dollar, each way

Fares on OmniLink local buses will also increase, with one way fares going up 10 cents, to $1.10.


November 02, 2008

VDOT announces road closings
VDOT announces road closings

The Virginia Department of Transportation said they will keep lane closures to a minimum on Election Day, especially near polling places.

Lane Ranger
Lane Ranger

Dumfires man wants turn off U.S. 1


October 27, 2008

Metro to begin random bag searches

The Washington area’s subway and bus system has announced it will begin doing random bag searches as part of an inspection initiative aimed at deterring terrorist attacks

Lane Ranger: Police have a right to ticket
Lane Ranger: Police have a right to ticket

VDOT said that it is up to police to enforce the law.


October 20, 2008

Crash closes portion of Nokesville Road

A serious accident closed a portion of Va. 28 at Aden Road in Bristow around 1:30 p.m. Monday.


October 19, 2008

‘Reading’ a good book helps pass time in traffic

If you enjoy stories that take place where you live and if you like thrillers, author David Baldacci is probably already on your radar.

LANE RANGER: Commercial vehicles clog Montclair lot
LANE RANGER: Commercial vehicles clog Montclair lot

The Montclair Commuter Lot has about 50 spaces. Typically about 8—10 of those spaces are taken by commercial vehicles.


October 18, 2008

Sinkhole forms after water main break
Sinkhole forms after water main break

A sinkhole slowed traffic on U.S. 1 in Woodbridge on Saturday.


October 17, 2008

VRE hikes fares
VRE hikes fares

Virginia Railway Express voted unanimously to increase fares Friday morning and warned more increases could be on the way.


October 16, 2008

VDOT: Expect more potholes
VDOT: Expect more potholes

Virginia transportation officials warned yesterday they expect a multi-billion dollar shortfall in funding, which may put area transportation improvements on hold indefinitely.


October 14, 2008

VRE experiences steep cost of record ridership
VRE experiences steep cost of record ridership

As gas prices continue their decline, the number of people using pubic transportation is rising.


October 13, 2008

Crash slows I-95 north
Crash slows I-95 north

Two left lanes were reported blocked this morning on Interstate 95 as Fire and Rescue crews responded to an accident.


October 12, 2008

Lane Ranger: Access to shopping center remains closed
Lane Ranger: Access to shopping center remains closed

Dear Lane Ranger


October 10, 2008

Crime reports on Metro flirting with record
Crime reports on Metro flirting with record

The number of crimes reported on the Metro system is flirting with a record high. What do you think?


October 08, 2008

Buses to operate on Holiday schedule
Buses to operate on Holiday schedule

Some bus schedules will change Monday in observance of Columbus Day.

How would you use HOT Lanes?
How would you use HOT Lanes?

If HOT Lanes come to Prince William, how would they affect your commute?


October 06, 2008

Gas prices continue falling
Gas prices continue falling

People gassing up were smiling Monday as the price for a gallon of gasoline fell to lowest price since May.


October 05, 2008

Reader frustrated by ‘no turn on red’ sign
Reader frustrated by ‘no turn on red’ sign

Toward the beginning of the summer there was a “NO TURN ON RED” sign placed at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Panther Pride Drive and I am curious as to why?


October 03, 2008

Five car pile-up near Dumfries
Five car pile-up near Dumfries

Two accidents within two miles of each other are causing delays on Interstate 95 north.

Crash closes Neabsco Mills Road, boy injured
Crash closes Neabsco Mills Road, boy injured

A 5-year-old boy was flown to Fairfax Hospital after the car he was riding in flipped over and crashed into an embankment.


October 02, 2008

Illegal lane change wreaks havoc on 95
Illegal lane change wreaks havoc on 95

Three tractor-trailers crashed on Interstate 95 near Quantico early Thursday, causing traffic backups of nearly 15 miles.


October 01, 2008

Right lane of Dale Blvd. blocked
Right lane of Dale Blvd. blocked

The right lane of east-bound Dale Boulevard is blocked near Gideon Drive.


September 30, 2008

PRTC adds DC bus trips
PRTC adds DC bus trips

Buses are running more frequently on two commuter lines from eastern Prince William County.


September 28, 2008

Reader: Left turn onto U.S. 1 dangerous, illegal

Dear Lane Ranger: Twice in the past week, I have observed drivers making a dangerous and illegal left-hand turn from Vantage Drive across two of the northbound [U.S.] 1 lanes.


September 26, 2008

Car flips over on interstate

A car travelling northbound on Interstate 95 overturns at mile marker 148, near Triangle.


September 25, 2008

Accident on Sudley

An accident has been reported at Va. 234 and Coverstone Drive in the Manassas area.

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