Posts by Abigail Zenner — Editorial Board Alum
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Breakfast links: Wizarding games
Nobody beats the wiz; Wi-fi for DC; Federal agencies fight over Metro; No answer to the crowds; Driving more; The bus is on fire; Transparent taxis; Know your domes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Gimme shelter
DC shelter geography; Shelters as infrastructure; This old city hall; Dude, where’s my train?; Parents have a say; Scalia and DC’s gun laws; DC construction map; Like a shiny new penny; Glover Park history. Keep reading…
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Two Congressmen want to give bikeshare programs more federal money
Federal law doesn’t define bikeshare programs as public transportation, which means they aren’t eligible for the sustained funding that most transit is. If a new bill becomes a law, that would change. Keep reading…
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How well do you know your WAMU reporters? It’s whichWMArtin week 1
Which WAMU reporter named Martin is this a picture of? Keep reading…
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It’s Christmastime in the city!
Lots of great Christmas traditions, like taking a stroll and checking out the lights, are best celebrated in cities. Here are some of my favorites: Keep reading…
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This cartoon shows why we should rethink parking minimums
A number of cities, including DC, are rethinking parking minimums, or rules that require new buildings to have a certain amount of parking. This video from Ottawa explains why parking minimums can be harmful. Keep reading…
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Letting cyclists yield at stop signs won’t lead to chaos
An “Idaho Stop” is a law in some states that allows bicyclists to treat stop signs as if they were yield signs. DC Councilmember Mary Cheh recently proposed adopting the law in DC, but some people say it would turn traffic law on its head. Keep reading…
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Here’s an idea for calming traffic: Get colorful!
A group in St. Louis wanted to make their neighborhood streets safer for biking and walking. They used colorful cones, art, and chalk to calm traffic for a day. Keep reading…
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An abandoned DC road is becoming a trail. Watch how.
Klingle Road runs from Porter Street to Cortland Place in Woodley Park and Cleveland Park, but it’s been abandoned for years. The District has been working with residents to decide whether Klingle should reopen as a road or a trail, and the decision is finally in: we’re getting a new trail. Keep reading…
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California is using this cheeky video to encourage safe driving
One of the biggest dangers of riding a bike is drivers who pass way too close. This video uses people who clearly don’t get the concept of personal space to illustrate what a safe passing distance is and is not. Keep reading…