Posts by Brian McEntee — Contributor
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Shocking rhetoric from John Townsend and AAA
This week’s Washington City Paper cover story quoted AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesman John Townsend calling Greater Greater Washington editor David Alpert “retarded” and a “ninny,” and comparing Greater Greater Washington to the Ku Klux Klan. Many other reporters, people on Twitter, and residents generally have clearly stated in response… Keep reading…
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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail doesn’t need a bike ban
“Once complete,” the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative boasts, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail “will provide seamless, scenic travel for pedestrians and bicyclists along the river.” But not exactly, and not for everyone. Needless prohibitions at Yards Park and along the Washington Navy Yard Riverwalk ban bicycling along the Anacostia Riverwalk… Keep reading…
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“War on cars” lives as AAA knocks L St. bike lane
It’s progress, at least. AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesman John Townsend no longer says a new bike lane means “a war on cars.” Now, in criticizing a bike lane on L Street NW, he says, “I’m not saying it’s a war on cars, but…” Townsend is very good at getting quoted in the press. After taking a lot of flack for the “war on cars”… Keep reading…