If you live in the metropolitan Washington region or have ever driven out to Dulles International Airport, you've probably asked yourself at least one of these basic questions:

Why is traffic so bad? What is all this construction? How much is all this road work costing taxpayers?

From these questions has stemmed a three-part series on the Dulles Metrorail. Patch has taken a deeper look at several aspects of this Virginia "Megaproject" and will be rolling out articles, photos and a video this week on topics ranging from highway congestion to economic development — all related to the new metro line.

Part Three (Available at 6 a.m.)

"Silver Lining: 'Traffic Will Always Be Bad in Northern Virginia'"

"Who's Who: The Power Players of the Dulles Metrorail"

Part One (Published Dec. 20)

"Silver Lining: Light at the End of the Track"

Video: A Brief History of the Dulles Metrorail



Part Two (Published Dec. 21)

"Silver Lining: How Future Economic Development Justifies Hefty Price Tag"

"Local Group Fails in Attempt to Bury Metro in Tysons Corner"