Posts by Canaan Merchant — Elections Committee
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Here’s what Silver Spring’s new bikeway will look like
A new protected bikeway is coming to Silver Spring. We recently got a better idea of what it will look like. At a recent public meeting, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation shared three maps (1, 2, 3) and details about the project, which will start construction this spring. The bikeway will be an important link between bike lanes, trails, and the Purple Line… Keep reading…
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Silver Spring is getting a new protected bikeway
Montgomery County has been stepping up its seriousness when it comes to building bike infrastructure. Next up? Silver Spring’s first protected bikeway. Keep reading…
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Philadelphia is losing parking spaces, but finding a parking space is getting easier
Philadelphia has fewer parking spaces overall, but it’s now easier to find a space in the city’s garages and lots. What gives? Keep reading…
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These are the US cities doing away with parking minimums
Under DC’s new zoning code, there will be fewer requirements to build parking next to new buildings. Lots cities are making similar moves, with some doing away with parking minimums altogether. Keep reading…
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Arguments against bike lanes aren’t very consistent
Some people say bike lanes will hurt their property values. Others say they’re a sign that long-time residents will soon be pushed out of their homes. But none of those arguments hold up. It seems like bike lane hate is more about fighting change, any change, than fighting bikes. Keep reading…
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The Custis Trail is going to get a lot longer
Right now, the Custis Trail runs from Rossyln to the west end of Arlington, where it dead ends into the W&OD Trail. There are plans to expand it so that it runs through Fairfax and into Prince William County. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County has plans for a protected bikeway network in White Flint
Work is already underway on an update to Montgomery County’s bicycle master plan, but the county isn’t waiting that long to start working on building bike infrastructure in a quickly-urbanizing neighborhood. Keep reading…
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Bike lane debates move from city hall to late night TV
Bicycling is becoming so popular that even late night talk show hosts are talking about it. The Late Late Show’s James Corden recently weighed in on a controversial bike lane plan in California. Keep reading…
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This video shows why it’s important for black women to bike ... and organize
The Washington area has two organizations devoted to getting black women and girls to ride bicycles: Black Women Bike and a local chapter of the national group Black Girls Do Bike. This video by Groundswell talks about why these are important. Keep reading…
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Why tolling I-66 is actually a good idea
Express toll lanes are coming to I-66. Some drivers accustomed to a free ride are upset at the idea, but tolls will help the highway run more smoothly and increase access for car drivers. Most importantly, they’ll improve transit. Keep reading…