Posts by Veronica Davis — Contributor
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No one should lose a friend to a traffic crash
Every time I read about a traffic fatality in the District, I breathe a sigh of relief when I don’t recognize the name. On Friday April 19, 2019, that all changed. That morning, I saw on twitter that a cyclist had been struck and killed. I said a silent prayer, raged a little on the inside, and then moved on with my day. Later that evening, I opened twitter and I saw a name I recognize, Dave Salovesh. Keep reading…
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This is why I bought a fixer-upper instead of a flip house
To get everything we wanted in our dream house, including affordability, we compromised on the condition. Although we looked at “flipped” houses, we were concerned about the quality of the renovations. Keep reading…
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I’m buying a home for the next phase of my life. Here’s what’s on my mind.
After two years of renting an overpriced apartment, I’m ready to get back into living in my own home. However, this time I’m in a committed relationship with near-term plans for children. Here's what I'm looking for in a new place to live. Keep reading…
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In Playa Del Coco, Costa Rica, riding a bike is a way of life
As a transportation nerd, I spent part of my recent vacation in Playa Del Coco, Costa Rica observing how people move through the main street. What I noticed most was the bike culture, which resembled organic chaos where everything still managed to run smoothly. Keep reading…
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Around Potomac Avenue Metro, an oval, a square, or a triangle
The intersection around Potomac Avenue Metrorail station needs to accommodate pedestrians, almost a dozen bus routes, heavy traffic, cyclists, and more. DDOT is proposing three options for redesigning this intersection and creating a usable park in the center. Keep reading…
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Remembering Marion Barry
People around the nation who’ve never met Marion Barry nevertheless have strong opinions about him as a symbol of an era in DC, but he was also a man who touched many lives in many different ways. Our contributors look back at their memories of the “Mayor for Life.” Keep reading…
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Offbeat pedestrian and bike signs in Panama
Panama’s capital, Panama City, lacks pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, but the country has some pretty amusing signage. For example, there’s this “pedestrian” sign. Perhaps we should all be aware of bootylicious robots. Keep reading…
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Were you there when the region was still building Metro?
My dad worked for the Urban Mass Transportation Authority, now the Federal Transit Administration, in the late 1970s. As a result, my family went on several tours of the new transit system. My mom recently brought me this promotional item from a tour in 1980 or 1981. Keep reading…
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When condo bylaws prohibit bike parking
The bylaws of older condominium associations often hinder the ability for communities to evolve as the needs of residents change. Some condo associations grapple with this issue as more residents start to ride bicycles. Matt Johnson rents a condo in Greenbelt. His condo association’s rules prohibit storing bikes on balconies. But there’s nowhere else to store… Keep reading…
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Hillcrest residents turn tennis courts into gardens
Vacant for years, the tennis courts at the Fairfax Village condominium in Hillcrest were choked with weeds and litter. Last week, residents and volunteers came together to transform it into a community garden and gathering space. Keep reading…