For those planning to head out of the area for the Fourth of July weekend – prepare for some heavy traffic.
Currently Interstate 95 going southbound in North Stafford was already seeing congestion at 9 a.m. this morning.
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The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is offering their SoberRide program from 10 p.m. on July 4 to 4 a.m. on July 5.
According to a WRAP release, individuals can receive a free cab ride home, up to a $30 fare.
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Starting today, there are some new rules of the road in Virginia.
During their last session, the Virginia General Assembly made amendments to state codes that are meant to increase safety measures for bicycles, postal vehicles, and garbage trucks, among others.
Georgetown South has a unique set of rules that govern who can park in the Manassas neighborhood.
For the past 20 years, visitors and guests of neighborhood residents have been required to obtain a special parking pass from the Manassas treasurer’s office.
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has a plan that includes adding train lines, stations, and even reverse commute capabilities.
While mass transit is one of the major methods that many area residents use to get to work in the area, there is still a lot of congestion that VRE is trying to combat, according to Director of Public Affairs Bryan Jungwirth.
County supervisors are talking about ways to handle the Potomac and Rapphannock Transportation Commission’s (PRTC) $9 million dollar annual shortfall.
PRTC provides bus and rail service for residents in Prince William, Manassas and Stafford, including commuter, cross-county and local bus service.
On the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, expect to see some changes to the 95 Express Lanes schedule.
According to Transurban – the company that owns and operates the Express Lanes -the lane schedule is being modified on July 4 and July 5 to make it easier for drivers to see the fireworks displays in Washington D.C., and for drivers to return from out of town travel.
Expect to see automated vehicles on 495 and 95 Express Lanes in the coming months.
Following a proclamation from Governor McAuliffe on June 2, organizations including Transurban and Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute (VTTI), have moved forward on researching and testing automated vehicles.
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Transit bus services in Prince William County are on the chopping block.
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) currently operates commuter and local bus service for residents in Prince William, Stafford, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
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A portion of the southbound lane of Vint Hill Road at was closed a Burwell Road after a crash occurred.