Posts by Jim Durham — Guest Contributor
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Alexandria’s Duke Street: An opportunity for BRT, and a walk- and bike-friendly corridor
The City of Alexandria wants to make a four-mile section of Duke Street a key transit corridor. How this can work and also be a great space for bicycles and pedestrians. Keep reading…
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What caused a community to push for a less-safe design for Seminary Road?
The City of Alexandria wants to improve safety and connectivity along a stretch of Seminary Road east of I-395, but multiple local civic associations are opposed to its plan. Welcome to the latest chapter in the battle for a 0.9-mile section of Seminary, where coverting a single car lane on a road that’s already too wide has become surprisingly controversial. Keep reading…
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Alexandria wants to make Seminary Road safer for all travelers. Some residents aren’t happy.
Seminary Road, an important artery in the City of Alexandria, is often congested and is especially dangerous for people bicycling and walking. The city has a plan to fix a 0.9-mile section east of I-395, but some residents are vehemently opposed to it. Keep reading…
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Seminary Road in Alexandria could become safer for people bicycling and walking
On Monday, March 25, City of Alexandria Transportation staff unveiled options to address safety issues on a section of Seminary Road east of I-395. The project offers an important chance to improve safety on a ~mile-long residential corridor that has been on the city’s radar for a long time. Keep reading…