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• Weekend track work on Metro's Red, Orange lines
  This weekend, rebuilding work will result in service adjustments for riders on the eastern portion of the Red Line, with buses replacing trains between Forest Glen and Rhode Island Ave stations. In addition, a work zone on the Orange Line will result in potentially longer trip times for those traveling to or from two stations: Landover and New Carrollton.
  June 17, 2013, WMATA
   
• Group Rides in Arlington: Join the Bicycle Social
  Arlington's been the start point for a number of group rides over the years, but it seems as if the number of those rides has expanded lately.
  Arlington Patch, June 17, 2013, Mark Blacknell
   
• DDOT agrees to repave 15th Street cycle track
  15th Street bike commuters, don't worry about getting those shock absorbers installed. Following months of appeals from the community and elected officials, DC will repave the 15th Street cycle track.
  Kishan Putta, June 17, 2013, GGW
   
• Metro July 4 service information
  To avoid crowds at transfer stations, riders are encouraged to travel to a station on the same line as their starting point. In particular, riders on the Green and Yellow lines should consider walking from L'Enfant Plaza, rather than transferring to the Orange or Blue lines.
  June 17, 2013, WMATA
   
• At National Harbor, commuting is a daily trial for service workers
  For many of the 6,000 people who work at National Harbor, commuting to and from the complex in southern Prince George's County is a daily trial. Hundreds of them work nights at National Harbor's six hotels and 30 restaurants, and they are among those most inconvenienced by the limited public transit.
  Luz Lazo, June 16, 2013, Washington Post
   
• Tejada: Streetcar is best transit option for Columbia Pike
  "The streetcar will create that main street feel that the community wants. It will reduce pollution and congestion. And yes, it is affordable in the long term."
  June 16, 2013, ARLnow
   
• New Arlington street lights still getting no respect
  They save money in the long run, will last longer and provide more light. So why do so many people hate the new streetlights Arlington officials insist on installing?
  Scott Mccaffrey, June 17, 2013, Sun Gazette
   
• Man falls into gap between platform and wall at Rosslyn Metro
  The intoxicated man was sitting on a wall and fell backwards, according to Arlington County Fire Battalion Chief Daniel Fitch. He became wedged between the platform wall and the station wall.
  June 14, 2013, ARLnow
   
• 4 robberies on Va. paths may be connected
  Police say in three of the incidents the victims were walking when groups of young men approached, assaulted them and then robbed them. In another incident, a bicyclist was targeted.
  Meta Pettus, June 14, 2013, WUSA 9
   
• Prince George's taxi drivers rally at Gaylord National Resort
  More than 75 taxi drivers rallied Friday morning outside the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor to protest the resort's decision to bring in a new private car service for guests.
  Luz Lazo, June 14, 2013, Washington Post
   
• Md. updating bike and pedestrian plan
   
• For pedestrian safety, Montgomery cracks down on both sides
   
• Farewell, Washington Examiner
   
• Federal official raises concerns about safety on new Metro line
   
• Virginia Square building plan angers neighbors
   
• Crime down at Montgomery Metro stations
   
• Rash of Metro red signal violations
   
• More details on Metro Silver Spring fire
   
• Bike facilities on Route 50: Beltway to Arlington
   
• Road designs stand in the way of White Flint's urban future