Traffic & Transit
New Speed Limit on Va. 610
August 10, 2011
North Stafford, Va. — There’s a message from officials to those who drive on Va. 610: Slow down.
Get Your Transportation Fix
August 10, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Transportation challenges in the Potomac Communities are getting the recognition from state officials.
PWC to Build Kiss and Ride
August 8, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — It will soon be easier to drop train riders off in Woodbridge, give them a kiss and send them on their way.
I-95 Lane Closures Coming
August 5, 2011
Lorton, Va. — If you’re traveling south on Interstate 95 next week, get ready for some overnight lane closures.
Springfield, Van Dorn Metros Closed Sunday
August 5, 2011
Fairfax County, Va. — Two stations on Metro’s Blue line will close Sunday, forcing passengers to take a bus.
New Bus Trips Start Monday
August 2, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Eight new OmniRide trips coming to the Potomac Communities on Monday aim to alleviate overcrowding the regional bus system.
Video: New, Rare Signal Erected
July 27, 2011
North Stafford, Va. — A new traffic light in North Stafford will be unlike any other in the Potomac Communities.
New Rail Cars Eyed for VRE
July 22, 2011
Virginia Railway Express says their old rail cars are going to be around for a bit longer.
I-95 HOT Lanes Transit Plan Scrapped
July 20, 2011
Transit improvements that were once part of a plan to convert High Occupancy Vehicle lanes to toll lanes are no more.
Civil War Event to Bring Heavy Traffic
July 20, 2011
MANASSAS, Va. –– Police are warning drivers things could get hairy this weekend on some roads in Prince William County.
Bridge Beats Truck
July 18, 2011
Stafford County, Va. — Try as they might, they couldn’t get the large box truck underneath the low bridge.
Last Free Bus Transfer on Chopping Block
July 18, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — OmniLink bus riders may no longer be able to get a free bus transfer to and from Potomac Mills mall.
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July 17, 2011
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Amtrak Offers $19 Fares
July 13, 2011
Amtrak has a deal for you if you’re traveling between Richmond and Philadelphia this fall.
Potomac Creek Bridge Opens
July 12, 2011
Stafford County, Va. –– The on again, off again work to replace the bridge deck on a crossing over the Potomac Creek in Stafford County is complete.
U.S. 1 Funds Secured
July 8, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– The first phase of widening U.S. 1 in Woodbridge is fully funded. With that announcement, Frank Principi kicked of his reelection bid to keep his seat on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors representing Woodbridge residents.
$95,350 Paid for Parking Spaces
July 7, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– There’s still plenty of money to go around despite a commuter parking deal that fell flat.
Church Lot Flops, New Commuter Lot Picked
July 7, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– What began as a celebrated commuter parking solution has come to an end after only four months.
State Won’t Fund Hybrid Cars
July 6, 2011
Stafford, Va. –– Local governments won’t get money from Gov. Robert F. McDonnell’s massive transportation plan to purchase new hybrid fleet vehicles.
New OmniRide Trips Eyed
July 5, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– As many as eight new morning trips could be coming to OmniRide in an effort to ease crowding.