Traffic & Transit
Log Truck Crash Snarls I-95
December 5, 2011
Fredericksburg, Va. — Interstate 95 south in Fredericksburg is closed after a tractor trailer carrying logs crashed.
VRE’s Annual On Time Record Improves
December 5, 2011
Virginia Railway Express announced today its trains have been arriving on time more this year than any previous year in the system’s 19-year-history.
I-95 Service Patrols Expanding
December 2, 2011
Stafford County, Va. — Safety Service Patrols on Interstate 95 are expanding to Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, offering disabled motorists a helping hand.
VDOT Budgets Millions More for Winter Season
November 30, 2011
What do you get with 91,000 tons of sand and 307,000 tons of salt? Those materials will help to clear roads after a winter storm passes this season, transportation officials said.
Santa Train Tickets Sell Out in 12 Minutes
November 29, 2011
Once again this year Virginia Railway Express’ Santa Train tickets proved to be a must have holidaly gift.
I-95 Holiday Delays Expected
November 22, 2011
Once again this year the automobile will carry 90 percent of holiday travelers to grandma’s house as an expected 38.2 million people expected to hit the roads this week, a four percent increase over last year.
3 Metro Stations Closing This Weekend
November 16, 2011
Planning to use Metro to get from Springfield to Washington this weekend? Part of your commute will be by bus.
VRE Riders Award Low Marks for Courtesy
November 15, 2011
Riders on Virginia Railway Express say trains are running on schedule more often these days. But they add they don’t care for the politeness, or lack thereof, from the crew.
VRE Hits All-time Record
November 6, 2011
Virginia Railway Express had its best on time month ever in October.
Metro Open Longer this Weekend
November 4, 2011
Do you have plans to hang out late in Washington this weekend? If so, Metro wants you to know regular Saturday service ends at 3 a.m.
OmniLink, Cross-County buses Eliminate Paper Transfers
November 1, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Local bus riders this month will have two new ways to pay for their travel and transfers to buses in Prince William County.
Expect Delays on I-95 Overnight
October 21, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Get ready for more delays on Interstate 95 north as crews prepare to finish what they started earlier this week.
Increased Parking Enforcement coming to Horner Road Lot
October 10, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Those who park illegally at the Horner Road Commuter Lot will be the new focus of state police next week.
Lorton Road Reopens
October 10, 2011
Lorton, Va. — A popular commuter cut-through route in Lorton has been reopened after floods washed out a bridge last month.
Region-wide Transit Study Announced
October 3, 2011
State transportation officials will engage in a massive transportation study that will examine commuter patterns from those traveling from as far away as Caroline County, the Shenandoah Valley, and drivers from Maryland into Virginia.
Funding, Crime are Concerns over Metro Extension
September 27, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — The possibility of a Metro station and solutions for traffic congestion in Prince William County was the focus of a Metrorail to Prince William County meeting Monday night, hosted by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11, Fairfax, Prince William).
OmniRide, OmniLink Hit Record Ridership
September 22, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — For the first time in its 25-year history, the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission carried more than 15,000 passengers on a single day.
Metro Talks Planned, but is Extension Worth It?
September 20, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Local leaders will meet in Woodbridge on Monday night to discuss bringing Metro to eastern Prince William County.
Fire Engulfs Bus on I-95
September 19, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Fire and rescue crews were called Monday night to a bus fire on Interstate 95.
