OmniRide riders face delays during commute as work stoppage continues

OmniRide riders face delays during commute as work stoppage continues

Commuters who use OmniRide may again face delays Friday due to a bus operator work stoppage. The transit company says OmniRide buses will operate on a modified Emergency Service Plan on Friday, August 2.

Commuters who use OmniRide may again face delays Friday due to a bus operator work stoppage. The transit company says OmniRide buses will operate on a modified Emergency Service Plan on Friday, August 2.

Overturned tractor trailer downs wires, poles in Vienna area

Overturned tractor trailer downs wires, poles in Vienna area

An overturned tractor trailer in Vienna brought down poles and wires on Tuesday afternoon, shutting down a portion of Hunter Mill Road.

An overturned tractor trailer in Vienna brought down poles and wires on Tuesday afternoon, shutting down a portion of Hunter Mill Road.

Montgomery County leaders say counterproposal would remove need to widen Beltway

Montgomery County leaders say counterproposal would remove need to widen Beltway

Montgomery County has made a proposal to Gov. Larry Hogan that includes widening the American Legion Bridge and utilizing the Inter-County Connector. The plan is a counter-proposal to a toll lane on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 – and leaders are hoping it will prevent the state from a Beltway widening plan that has some residents and businesses concerned.

Montgomery County has made a proposal to Gov. Larry Hogan that includes widening the American Legion Bridge and utilizing the Inter-County Connector. The plan is a counter-proposal to a toll lane on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 – and leaders are hoping it will prevent the state from a Beltway widening plan that has some residents and businesses concerned.

Police officers pose as construction workers in hands-free driver sting

Police officers pose as construction workers in hands-free driver sting

Many folks are on summer vacation right now, but that doesn’t mean the law is also on break. That’s especially true for distracted drivers, especially those who use their cellphones while behind the wheel.

Many folks are on summer vacation right now, but that doesn’t mean the law is also on break. That’s especially true for distracted drivers, especially those who use their cellphones while behind the wheel.

Loose change left at airport checkpoints may be used to build wall

Loose change left at airport checkpoints may be used to build wall

TSA officials said travelers leave behind thousands of dollars in loose change at security checkpoints each year. Last year, they collected more than $960,000. According to recent reports, that money could be used to fund border wall security.

TSA officials said travelers leave behind thousands of dollars in loose change at security checkpoints each year. Last year, they collected more than $960,000. According to recent reports, that money could be used to fund border wall security.

Northern Virginia traffic construction projects starting this week
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Northern Virginia traffic construction projects starting this week

Big changes are coming to some major roadways in Northern Virginia. VDOT wants drivers to be aware of new traffic patterns and detours that may impact your commute.

Big changes are coming to some major roadways in Northern Virginia. VDOT wants drivers to be aware of new traffic patterns and detours that may impact your commute.

Overturned tanker creates traffic nightmare
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Overturned tanker creates traffic nightmare

An overturned tanker truck caused a traffic nightmare across the DC region Thursday during evening rush hour.

An overturned tanker truck caused a traffic nightmare across the DC region Thursday during evening rush hour.

American Legion Bridge
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American Legion Bridge

Commuters who endure one of the worst bottle necks in Northern Virginia -- the beltway at the American Legion Bridge, are about to get some relief with an aggressive new billion-dollar plan to reduce congestion.

Commuters who endure one of the worst bottle necks in Northern Virginia -- the beltway at the American Legion Bridge, are about to get some relief with an aggressive new billion-dollar plan to reduce congestion.

Cow on loose safe at sanctuary

Cow on loose safe at sanctuary

A cow that was on its way to the slaughterhouse and escaped onto a busy New Jersey highway was taken to an animal sanctuary.

A cow that was on its way to the slaughterhouse and escaped onto a busy New Jersey highway was taken to an animal sanctuary.

Tracking holiday travel
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Tracking holiday travel

AAA Mid-Atlantic predicts 112.5 million people will travel for the year-end holidays.

AAA Mid-Atlantic predicts 112.5 million people will travel for the year-end holidays.

Port Authority asking public to help solve tunnel decorations dilemma

Port Authority asking public to help solve tunnel decorations dilemma

A commuter who drives through the Holland Tunnel every day is taking extreme measures to reposition the Christmas decorations on the tunnel sign.

A commuter who drives through the Holland Tunnel every day is taking extreme measures to reposition the Christmas decorations on the tunnel sign.

United Airlines goes 10 seats across

United Airlines goes 10 seats across

Just when you thought things on board commercial airlines couldn't get any worse check out this idea from United Airlines.

Just when you thought things on board commercial airlines couldn't get any worse check out this idea from United Airlines.