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For Dogs, Airport’s Patches of Green Spell Relief
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For busy travelers, nothing is more comforting than a well-placed bathroom. Officials at Dulles International Airport think the same sentiment also rings true for man’s best friend.
The Rise of the Rail, Part 3: The Antagonists: Opposition to the Rail
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This is the third part in the “Rise of the Rail” series. Part 2, “Beginning the Journey,” can be found collectively in the previous two editions of the Loudoun Independent and on loudouni.com.
Divided Board Adopts New Transportation Plan
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After months of input and debate, a divided Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on June 15 approved a new plan for future road and transit construction in the county.
Light Malfunction at Intersection of Route 7 and Belmont Ridge Road Causes Major Delays
The stoplight at the intersection of Route 7 and Belmont Ridge Road was malfunctioning this morning.
Sobriety Checkpoint to be Held on June 18
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, June 18 to target drunk drivers.
The Rise of the Rail Part 2B: Checks and Balances
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For the project to move forward, someone in government would have to step up to the challenge. And many did, including former governor Mark Warner, but few had quite the impact of Congressman Frank Wolf.
Rise of the Rail Part 2A: The Beginning of a Long Journey
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This is the second part in the “Rise of the Rail” series. Part 1, “An Overview of the Dulles Metrorail Project,” can be found in the June 2 edition of the Loudoun Independent and on loudouni.com.
The Rise of the Rail, Part 1: An Overview of the Dulles Metrorail Project
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The year is 2016. At 7 a.m., our fictional commuter, Tom Frank, hops in his car in Ashburn and gets on the highway—headed for his office in Washington D.C. A sprawling line of cars and brake lights stand between him and making his 8:30 meeting. Tom cracks a smile, veers his car to an exit and hops on the metro—the Silver Line—that will take him straight to Washington’s core.
Total of 445 Cyclists Take Advantage of Bike to Work Day Pit Stops
On Bike to Work Day on May 21, 445 cyclists stopped at two designed locations along the W&OD Trail in Leesburg and Sterling.
Truck Loses Payload on Route 28, Puts Multiple Vehicles Out of Commission
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At approximately 12:30 p.m. on May 17, multiple vehicles were put out of commission after a truck lost its cargo on Route 28 South near Frying Pan Road.
Delays on Rt. 7 in Ashburn after Truck Loses Payload
Although the debris from an earlier incident has now been removed from Route 7 at Lexington Drive in Ashburn, traffic remains heavy and drivers should expect delays.
Community Meeting on Pedestrian/Bicycle Access and Safety May 11
On Tuesday, May 11, at 6 p.m., Supervisor Andrea McGimsey (D-Potomac) and other county officials will provide an update on county initiatives to bring safer and improved bicycle and pedestrian access to the Potomac District.
Catoctin Circle Between Battlefield Parkway and Marshall Drive Closed Saturday Morning for 5k Race
Motorists are being asked to be alert for participants of a 5K road race on Saturday, May 8.
Expect Route 7 Delays from Mid-May until September
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Loudouners, you’ve been warned: Expect traffic delays in upcoming months.
Ribbon Cut on Extension of Russell Branch Parkway in Ashburn
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A segment of Russell Branch Parkway in Ashburn opened to motorists on Tuesday.
Frank Wolf Speaks Regarding Solutions to I-66 Traffic
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Frank Wolf speaks at a town hall meeting in Fairfax on April 19.
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