Posts by Joanne Tang — Editorial Board
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How accessible is Metro anyway?
Much more needs to be done to make local rail and bus systems truly accessible. For example, Metro’s 7000-series trains still have a dangerous gap between the cars that a blind man fell through in 2016, and more than half of local bus stops aren’t reachable to people using wheelchairs. Keep reading…
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Virginia’s elections won’t be like 2017, but there are a few big ones to watch
Alexandria, Arlington, and the 10th Congressional district all have important races in Virginia this year. Top issues include accessory apartments, schools, bus networks, and much more. Keep reading…
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A condo association in Huntington dissolved itself to make way for a better Metro station area
With this development and the upcoming one on Route 1, Huntington may become a place that new residents want to invest in, rather than just treat like a waypoint. Keep reading…
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WMATA tightly leashed its watchdog for years, a new report says
Journalists have had a hard time getting Metro employees to go on the record about problems at the agency, and some say there's a “culture of paranoia and retaliation at WMATA.” Keep reading…
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This map lets you watch transit in action across the world in real time
This live map lets you see public transit in action across the world, and you can even find the bus or train you're riding in real time! Keep reading…
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Yes, sexual harassment is an urbanist issue
If we urbanists really care about incentivizing people to drive less and walk more, creating an environment where everyone feels safe to do so is an important component. Keep reading…
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Why did Houston flood? The answer is more complicated than it seems
One question that has come up is, why is Houston flooding so badly? Is it poor zoning? Poor environmental regulation? Sprawl? Geography? Climate change? Floodplains? The answer is very complex, and can’t be boiled down to one specific thing. Rather, it’s many factors working in combination to create a built environment that has been unable to handle Hurricane Harvey. Keep reading…
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Did you see the eclipse? Our contributors share their experiences.
Several of our contributors shared their experiences with the solar eclipse in the DC region and in the cities and towns they traveled to for this unique experience. Keep reading…
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Eclipse open thread
On Monday afternoon, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun and create a solar eclipse, the first seen across the entire United States since 1979. Are you going to watch the eclipse? Are you leaving town to do it? Let us know in the comments. Keep reading…
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Arlington and Alexandria want to rename Jefferson Davis Highway
For many residents across the region, streets named for Confederate figures harken to a time of hatred and violence. As we saw this past weekend, that time is not distant at all. That’s why Alexandria and Arlington are thinking about renaming Jefferson Davis Highway, named for the president of the Confederate States of America. Keep reading…