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2009 National Summit on Transport and the Environment to be Held in Brasilia
WHAT:The Center for Sustainable Transport in Brazil (CTS-Brasil), a member of the World Resources Institute’s EMBARQ Network, the National Confederation of Transport, and the British Embassy will host the 2009 Brazil National Summit on Transport an...
Ford Motor Company Says New Hybrid is Just the Beginning
As American car manufacturers struggle to survive, Ford Motor Companyis producing more sustainable and fuel-efficient vehicles.But as Jessica Forres reports… convincing local motorists to buy"green" may not be that easy.In Virginia, Tom Rolewicz is...
Hypermilers Hit the Roadways in Virginia
Hypermilers have hit the streets of Northern Virginia...And as Jessica Forres reports... these fuel concious motorists aretesting how far they can go on a single tank of gas.Tom Rolewicz... driving a Fusion Hybrid... turns onto the GeorgeWashington P...
Bethesda Cyclists Frustrated Over (BRAC) Road Improvements
When Walter Reed Medical Center closes in 2011... thousands of commuters are expected to relocate to their new facility in Bethesda. The Maryland Department of Transportation has proposed improving roads to accomodate the traffic.But as Jessica Forre...
BRAC Traffic Concerns Bethesda Residents
In a few years, thousands of new commuters will inundate downtown Bethesda when the Army relocates Walter Reed Medical Center from D-C to Maryland.And as Jessica Forres reports.... some homeowners don't think their neighborhood can handle all the car...
Local Residents Race to Save the Trail
In Bethesda Maryland, runners and walkers hit the Capital Crescent trail to protest against the proposed Purple Line…Jessica Forres was there…[NAT: THREE-TWO-ONE GO]John Hay of Chevy Chase and more than 450 runners and walkers are taking part in ...
Suburban Residents Pay More for Housing and Transportation
Local residents often move to remote suburbs for affordable homes… But as Jessica Forres reports the cost of commuting to work may offset those savings... Peter Haas...with the Center for Neighborhood and Technology... demonstrates how to use an...
Carmakers Show off "Green" Products
As Congress looks at ways to revive the auto industry, car makers from around the world are here in D-C to show off their latest innovations. Jessica Forres got behind the wheel of one of the "Green" rides. NAT: DOOR SHUT]-TURN THE KEY TO ON-HOW D...
Major Airport Back Ups After Inauguration
As inauguration visitors head home, long lines are causing major back ups at some local airports Jessica Forres reports...Inside Reagan National Airport, hundreds of travelers are waiting in lines that snake through terminal C. Stephanie Richardson ...
Metro Train Catches Fire
The Metropolitan Transit Authority says debris on the track may have been the cause of a fire underneath a train during the morning rush.Jessica Forres reports...Shortly before 7am, an outbound, redline train caught on fire before arriving at the Fri...
Police on Guard for Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving numbers are down throughout the Washington region. But as Jessica Forres reports this holiday season...police aren't letting down their guard.At Fairfax County's police training facility, Officer John Lamper hands me so-called "drunk dr...
Some Taxi Drivers Offer Free Rides to the Polls
In Virginia, some local cab drivers will provide free transportation to voters tomorrow.Jessica Forres talked with one driver who is volunteering his time…Boomp3.com'>LISTEN TO THE STORY THAT AIRED ON WAMU 88.5 FM[NAT: LET ME HAVE YOUR NUMBER INCAS...
Gas Prices Fall Below Three Dollars
Washington area motorists were in for a pleasant surprise over the weekend with the arrival of gas prices below the three dollar mark.As Jessica Forres reports the falling prices put smiles on the faces of customers at one gas station in Frederick, M...
The Solar Taxi Stops in D.C.
Louis Palmer…a man from Switzerland...is touring the world by car and has arrived in D.C.He has driven through nearly 40 countries without spending a penny on gasoline.Jessica Forres got to ride along with Palmer in his car…powered entirely by th...
Biking Pays Off for Commuters
Biking is paying off for some employees in the Washington region.Jessica Forres reports.LISTEN TO THE STORY THAT AIRED ON WAMU RADIOFor some, free parking and metro benefits are job perks. But for Angela Atwood-Moore, a biologist, it’s bike bucks...
Fill the Boot Campaign
What started off as one firefighter helping a friend has grown into a national cause.Jessica Forres met up with local firefighters who are helping to raise money for muscular dystrophy.LISTEN TO STORY 1 THAT AIRED ON WAMU RADIO[NAT: AFTER THIS WE ...
Metro Testing New Overhead Handles
Metrorail is trying to accommodate shorter passengers by installing overhead handles on some trains.Jessica Forres reports...Metro’s Senior Program manager Jeff Pringle tours one of nearly 300 metro cars where new overhead handles will be insta...
Pedestrian Safety in D.C.
The District is holding a final meeting tonight on its plan to improve pedestrian safety, such as, marking crosswalks more clearly and extending sidewalks.But some pedestrians think improvements will have a small impact on their safety.Listen to the ...
Metro Riders Should Take Precautions Against Robbers
Metro riders are being urged to take some simple precautions against robbers.Listen to the story...
Robberies on Metro Increase
Statistics released by Metro Transit Police show robberies on the Metro system have increased nearly forty percent since last year.Listen to the story...
Arlington Transit Bus Drivers Strike
Some Arlington Transit bus drivers walked off the job to protest unfair working conditions.I talked with some of the drivers.Listen to the story......
Mid-Atlantic Region Combats Aggressive Driving
Law enforcement agencies are in hot pursuit of aggressive drivers as part of the summer Smooth Operator Campaign.I got to ride along with Fairfax County's Police Officer Troy Knefel as he pulled over aggressive drivers.Listen to the story......
