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“We are expecting this will become a major reliever of congestion on the Beltway,” says Sean T. Connaughton, Virginia transportation secretary. (Associated Press)

Virginia has high hopes for HOT lanes on the Beltway

By Shivan Sarna - The Washington Times

** FILE ** This Dec. 14, 2006, file photo shows Washington traffic at rush hour on Interstate 395 near Seminary Road in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

More HOV lanes coming to I-95 in Virginia

By Emily Hatton - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington traffic on Interstate 395 near Seminary Road in Alexandria, Va. (Associated Press)

VDOT lifts lane closures for holiday travelers

Associated Press

Officer left gun in bathroom, fell asleep, but kept her job

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gestures as he announces his legislative agenda during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

EDITORIAL: McDonnell’s big-government push

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

Technician Charles Riggings in March services traffic cameras designed to catch speeders and motorists who run red lights in Los Angeles. (Associated Press)

EDITORIAL: Run a red light, win $1,000

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

No promises for clear roads for D.C.-area commuters

Associated Press

VDOT takes steps to make holiday travel easier

Associated Press

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine speaks during the DNC's summer meeting, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

EDITORIAL: Kaine’s legacy of mismanagement

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

The Dulles Toll Road proved its notoriety for traffic congestion. The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority seeks to levy taxes for road improvements that would ease such commuting hassles. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

EDITORIAL: Nickel-and-diming commuters

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

CITIZEN JOURNALISM: HOT lanes get cold welcome

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