Posts by Brian McEntee — Contributor
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Transit Diary: Family life by bike with the McEntees
In our latest transit diary, a family takes on summer fun activities by bike, bus, and Metro during the summer of 2022. Keep reading…
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Seven ways traffic danger hasn’t changed since 1928
Very little has changed over the last 90 years when it comes to traffic safety in DC. Want proof? Take a look at this 1928 traffic report and consider how eerily similar it is to something that could come out today. Keep reading…
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People parking on the 4th Street NE bikeway is a problem. What are we going to do about it?
Bicycle planners talk a lot about the E’s: education, enforcement, and engineering. This is a scenario in which all three Es have been tried, but to no avail — drivers keep parking on the 4th Street NE bikeway in DC. Keep reading…
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The Ideal Cyclist
The Ideal Cyclist always wears a helmet. He wears it when he’s riding, when he’s thinking about riding, and up to 10 minutes after he has finished riding. He wears a safety vest and safety goggles. He cuts things with safety scissors. He rarely cuts things, as it might prove unsafe. Keep reading…
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7 ways traffic danger hasn’t changed since 1928
Very little has changed over the last 90 years when it comes to traffic safety in DC. Want proof? Take a look at this 1928 traffic report and consider how eerily similar it is to something that could come out today. Keep reading…
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Metro lets you set up automatic reloads for your SmartTrip card, and it has changed my life
In 2011, Metro made it so that you can have your bank automatically refill your SmarTrip card when the balance drops below a certain point. I finally started taking advantage of this option, and doing so has completely changed how I use public transportation. Keep reading…
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$2 will now buy you a Capital Bikeshare trip
Starting Saturday, Capital Bikeshare will allow users to buy a single trip for $2. The move will help a lot of people get around during SafeTrack in the short term, and it’s likely to encourage more riders well after Metro service is back to normal. Until now, Bikeshare has only been available on a membership basis. You “join” the system for a set period of time… Keep reading…
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Your college doesn’t want your old bike. Give it to someone who does.
Get your diploma, abandon your bike. This spring ritual is almost as familiar on college campuses as Pomp and Circumstance. But you can do a lot of good by donating your bike rather than bailing on it. Keep reading…
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Self-driving cars could change a lot about… tailgating?
Self-driving cars are on the horizon, and they’re probably going to be transformative in ways that are hard to predict, and go far beyond the act of driving. For example, stadium tailgating is one cultural mainstay likely to change drastically. Keep reading…
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7 ways traffic danger hasn’t changed since 1928
Very little has changed over the last 90 years when it comes to traffic safety in DC. Want proof? Take a look at this 1928 traffic report and consider how eerily similar it is to something that could come out today. Keep reading…