Posts by Paul Goddin — Guest Contributor
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More bikeshare stations is a good thing, but it’s important to be realistic
A new study from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) says people use bikeshare more when a given area has more stations. But the study makes a density recommendation that’s going to be hard to ever meet, and not everyone agrees it’s a good idea in the first place. NACTO’s report, released April 28th, adds to the growing body of… Keep reading…
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Tax benefit changes and better options are hurting transit ridership
While Americans took a record number of trips on public transportation last year, ridership numbers in our region are down. There are several potential reasons for the region’s dip, but two in particular warrant consideration: changes to commuter tax benefits, and better alternatives to traditional transit. Nationwide, Americans made 10.75 billion trips by… Keep reading…
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How to blog effectively
Begin with your most important point. Use short sentences and clear, non-jargony language. Remember your end goal. These were among the tips BeyondDC creator and Greater Greater Washington (GGW) blogger Dan Malouff imparted at a recent lunch talk at the Mobility Lab. Malouff discussed how to blog effectively and get published on websites such as GGW. Keep reading…