New Speed Cameras, Speed Limit Reductions Coming To Alexandria

The City of Alexandria is introducing additional school zone speed cameras, plus speed limit reductions on two streets with 35 mph limits.

Pedestrian Block Extension's Next Phase To Begin In Alexandria

A pedestrian block adjacent to two permanent pedestrian blocks will resume for much of 2025.

DC Plane Crash Revives Concerns About Airport's Heavy Traffic

While an investigation will pinpoint the crash cause, there were near-collisions at Reagan airport and concerns about busy airport traffic.

New Pedestrian Zone Begins On Lower King Street In Alexandria

The new pedestrian block launches Friday for the holiday season, joining two permanent pedestrian blocks in Old Town.

Road Diet For Pickett Street Upheld By Alexandria City Council

An appeal from Cameron Station residents and several businesses on a road diet for S. Pickett Street was denied by City Council.

200 Block Of King Street Pedestrian Zone Approved By City Council

Alexandria City Council made a final decision on another block for a vehicle-free pedestrian zone that will run during the holidays.

Speed Limit Enforcement To Be Ramped Up Around Alexandria Schools

School zone speeding enforcement will be expanded beyond the arrival and dismissal times at two campuses.

King Street 200 Block Closure Heading To Alexandria City Council

The Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board recommended a 200 block of King Street pedestrian zone, which is eyed for the holiday season.

King Street Access Road Reconfiguration At Bradlee Center Approved

City Council endorsed a new concept for a one-way King Street access road near the Bradlee Shopping Center.

Parking Meter Violations Majority Of Citations In Old Town Enforcement

Contractors issued more than 20,000 citations up to late August in an enforcement pilot program focused on Old Town Alexandria.

Alexandria Pedestrian Block Extension Sought By City Officials

Alexandria's mayor and a councilmember want to pilot a pedestrian block extension that is already permanent on two blocks.

School Zone Speed Cameras Set To Become Active Again In Alexandria

School zone speed cameras that can issue $100 citations for violations will restart in the new school year.

Speed Limit Reductions Approved For 2 Roads In Alexandria

Speed limit reductions, lane removals and other changes were approved for several key roads in Alexandria.

Process To Add Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Approved In Alexandria

Alexandria City Council approved a process to accept vendor proposals to build electric car chargers at select public locations.

Bike Lanes Conversion, Lower Speed Limit Proposed For Alexandria Road

The proposed road design in Alexandria would reduce lanes and the speed limit while adding a turn lane and bike lanes.

Alexandria's 275th Anniversary Kickoff To Prompt Road Closures

The kickoff for Alexandria's 275th anniversary celebration is expected to draw many attendees and cause parking and road closure changes.

Alexandria Transportation Projects In Proposed NVTA 6-Year Funding

Bus Rapid Transit upgrades and more Alexandria projects are proposed in Northern Virginia Transportation Authority's six-year funding plan.

Slip Lane Reduction At Busy Intersection Approved In Alexandria

A slip lane reduction from two lanes to one was approved for a busy intersection in Old Town Alexandria.

Metro 2025 Shutdown To Affect Franconia, Van Dorn Street Stations

Metro has announced plans for upcoming shutdowns, including two stations last closed in fall 2022.

Potomac Yard Arena Transportation Plan: Up To $215M In Funding Needed

Virginia's transportation plan for the proposed arena estimates travel impacts from home games during rush hour and funding needs.

Virginia Railway Express Approved Budget Includes Saturday Service

The approved budget for the commuter rail includes fare increases and a plan for new Saturday service.

Parking Enforcement Ramps Up With New Pilot Program In Old Town

A third-party contractor has been hired to help with parking enforcement, largely in the King Street corridor of Alexandria.

Duke Street Bridge Over I-395 Project Completed In Alexandria

VDOT says its bridge rehabilitation project over Interstate 395 has been finished ahead of schedule and includes a new shared-use path.

Red Light Turn Restrictions Proposed On Alexandria's Duke Street

The City of Alexandria is proposing to eliminate right turns on red lights at numerous Duke Street intersections.

3 VA Freeways Top List Of 'America's Most Loathed Highways'

Which traffic-clogged Virginia freeways do drivers consider the worst in the country? A recent survey has the answer.

Here’s When To Expect Most Thanksgiving Traffic In Northern VA, DC

Several areas of the DC region and Virginia are expected to see the heaviest congestion during the Thanksgiving travel period.

Maryland's MARC Train Extension To Alexandria Explored

Maryland is looking into future goals for the MARC commuter train, including a potential expansion to Alexandria.

Alexandria's Market Square Garage To Get Repairs Done

Market Square Garage outside City Hall will remain open during repairs but will have access blocked to some spaces.

Aggressive Driving Enforcement Begins On Key Alexandria Routes

Enforcement of aggressive driving in Alexandria is part of a regional Street Smart traffic safety campaign.

Bike Lanes Approved For Gap In Mount Vernon Trail In Alexandria

The conversion of one vehicular lane to bike lane space was approved for a roadway that sees most of its traffic during the morning peak.

Virginia Railway Express Weekend Service, Fare Increases Proposed

The first weekend service could come to Virginia Railway Express under the commuter rail's proposed budget.

Flood Mitigation, Rail: Learn About Projects Around King Street Metro

From rail and intersection improvements to flood mitigation, projects around the King Street Metro will be the focus of an open house.

Pedestrian-Only Blocks On Lower King Street Get Improvements

Permanent barricades and slow zones for e-scooters are some additions to the pedestrian zones on lower King Street.

Curb Extensions Near Schools Under Consideration In Alexandria

To improve safety for kids walking and biking to school, curb extensions are proposed near four schools. Some would remove parking spaces.

Intersection Project At King Street Metro To Begin In August

The busy intersection near the King Street Metro will get bike lanes, a lane configuration change at the intersection and more.

Bus Rapid Transit Concept For Duke Street Endorsed By City Council

Following hours of public comments, City Council voted to allow Bus Rapid Transit for Duke Street to move to design.

Duke Street Bus Lanes Recommendation Up For City Review

A mix of dedicated bus lanes and mixed traffic is recommended for a transitway in the Duke Street corridor of Alexandria.

Westbound Duke Street To Close For 3 Days Near Landmark Development

Drivers will encounter a road closure on Duke Street for 72 hours starting Tuesday night due to the Landmark Mall redevelopment.

Metro's Yellow Line Weekend, Late Night Service To Increase

Metro plans to offer more frequent Yellow Line service, matching the levels offered most of the day on weekends.

Virginia Railway Express Goes Free On Fridays During Summer

Virginia Railway Express is offering its commuter train service for free on Fridays this summer from all 19 stations.