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Readers responded strongly to a recent discussion about drivers, bikers and pedestrians, in which I concluded that we need to look out for each other. -- By Robert Thomson, May 17, 2007; Washington Post

Regional transportation officials approved plans yesterday to build express toll lanes on interstates 95 and 395 and to widen parts of westbound Interstate 66 in Arlington, clearing a hurdle for the expansion of two primary commuter routes. -- By Eric Weiss, May 17, 2007; Washington Post

Despite record fuel prices above $3 per gallon, more Americans will travel by car over the Memorial Day holiday weekend than a year ago, according to a survey by travel agency AAA. -- By Alan Zibel, May 17, 2007; WTOP Radio

More than 20 drivers with vehicles registered in Maryland and Virginia have racked up dozens of parking tickets each year that remain unpaid months or years later. Records maintained by the D.C. Department of Public Works indicate that of 21 vehicles with 75 or more unpaid parking citations, all but two were registered in states bordering the District. Those 21 have racked up fines of nearly $250,000. -- May 17, 2007; WTOP Radio

For some motorists, buying a new car might be cheaper than paying off all of the parking tickets they owe the D.C. government. -- By Jim McElhatton, May 17, 20007; Washington Times