Posts by Sogand Karbalaieali — Guest Contributor

Dr. Sogand Karbalaieali is a professional transportation engineer/planner focusing on safety, transit, equity, and enhancing pedestrian and cyclist mobility. Dr. Karbalaieali lives in Rockville, Maryland, where you may find her on her cargo e-bike. Her opinion does not necessarily reflect the views of her employers.

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  How Maryland could make this deadly state road safer

  BicyclingOpinionBy Sogand Karbalaieali (Guest Contributor) February 27, 2024

  Since 2015, twelve people have been killed in traffic collisions on a single stretch of road in Montgomery County. That road, Veirs Mill Road, is both a state highway and the main corridor of my neighborhood. This spring, Maryland could take a big step towards making it safer.  Keep reading…

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  GGWash Picks of 2023: To get the Metro we deserve, transform parking into housing

  ParkingOpinionBy Sogand Karbalaieali (Guest Contributor) December 27, 2023

  The Metro system is the foundation the Washington region needs to build a pleasant, sustainable, equitable future. Transforming its parking lots into transit-oriented development can increase revenue and build a bigger rider base.  Keep reading…

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  To get the Metro we deserve, transform parking into housing

  ParkingOpinionBy Sogand Karbalaieali (Guest Contributor) October 10, 2023

  The Metro system is the foundation the Washington region needs to build a pleasant, sustainable, equitable future. Transforming its parking lots into transit-oriented development can increase revenue and build a bigger rider base.  Keep reading…