Ian Duncan
Washington Post
Baltimore, MD, United States
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Police identify first of six killed in Illinois dust storm crash
Troopers said they faced blinding dust as they launched the Illinois highway rescues after a huge pileup left six people dead. → Read More
Dust storm causes large pileup on interstate in central Illinois
A section of Interstate 55 was shut down after multiple vehicles were caught in a dust storm that led to a large crash, Illinois State Police said. → Read More
Cars in deadly Md. work zone crash were reportedly speeding, NTSB says
The cars collided as one driver tried to change lanes, sending one vehicle barreling into a gap in concrete barriers inside the work zone. → Read More
FAA warns of staff shortages in trying to head off summer delays
The agency is asking airlines to run fewer flights while using larger planes and to be transparent about the potential for disruptions. → Read More
NTSB to open wide-ranging safety review of Norfolk Southern
Before the review was announced, a Norfolk Southern conductor was killed in collision with dump truck in Ohio earlier in the day. → Read More
As Southwest, FAA probes begin, fallout could shape flying for years
The two incidents have triggered multiple federal investigations while revealing the fragile underpinnings of the domestic air travel system. → Read More
FAA proposes $1.1 million fine for United over missed inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration alleged that United Airlines changed a preflight checklist on its Boeing 777s, leading to missed inspections of a warning system. → Read More
Why the changed commute could unleash a homebuilding boom
Stretching the distance between home and work could have major consequences for the nation’s biggest cities, a new analysis says. → Read More
East Potomac Park to get bike and pedestrian path that will replace 1 car lane
The National Park Service said it would replace one of the car lanes on Ohio Drive around the park known for Hains Point with a path for cyclists and pedestrians. → Read More
Here are the best and worst times to drive this Thanksgiving week
Almost 49 million people are forecast to drive, generating a wave of traffic in cities across the country. → Read More
District faces disability rights lawsuit over bike lane designs
Two women allege they can’t easily get in and out of their vehicles in places where the city has installed protected bike lanes. → Read More
Maryland wins $1.5 million federal grant for development near Purple Line
Federal funds will help to plan for affordable housing, along with bike and pedestrian connections to stations. → Read More
Part of Rock Creek Park’s Beach Drive will stay closed to cars year-round
The National Park Service initially proposed seasonal closures but changed course after public input. → Read More
Vulgar anti-Biden signs over Capital Beltway draw complaints
A Maryland protester says he plans to continue displaying the crude banners from a highway overpass ahead of the midterms. → Read More
D.C.-to-New York seaplane service cleared to launch from Dulles
Tailwind announced Wednesday that its amphibious planes would depart the Washington region from a private terminal at Dulles International Airport, splashing down in New York’s East River less than 90 minutes later. → Read More
Virginia drivers can pay a new fee by mile. It’s already nation’s largest system.
The federal government and states across the country are exploring such fees, seeing them as a way to ensure that drivers continue to pay for the roads they use. → Read More
Bike groups sue over demolition of Maryland bridge they want for trail
Three bike trail advocacy groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block the demolition of the bridge across the Potomac River south of Washington. → Read More
Biden wants the full cost of flights to be clearer for U.S. travelers
The fees would be required to be displayed the first time a ticket price is shown. → Read More
Key infrastructure nominee to testify before Senate committee
Shailen Bhatt was chosen to lead the Federal Highway Administration, overseeing investments in roads and bridges. → Read More
Federal security concerns delay planned seaplane flights to College Park
Tailwind Air said it was delaying its launch in the region by at least two weeks while it tries to seal a deal with an airport. → Read More