Posts about Virginia
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Nov. elections would strengthen Falls Church’s democracy
An outlier among Virginia cities and counties, Falls Church holds its local elections in May, but a referendum on this November’s ballot would move them to November starting in 2013. Most other Virginia communities hold their local elections in November, and turnout for November elections is typically about double that of May elections. The move would also save about… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The new big thing
More signs for Chinatown?; DC getting a new tunnel; GM backpedals on anti-cyclist ad; New leader discovers MoCo problems; COG opposes airports takeover; DC eschews Superfund’s toxic stigma; Treehouse of horrors; Historic preservation a “black box”?; And…. Keep reading…
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Alexandria joins Capital Bikeshare
After a process spanning several months, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously last night to join the Capital Bikeshare system. The first stations are expected to come online between spring and summer 2012. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Death and near-death
Orange Line train hits man; Residents want action after ped crash; Frank Kameny dies; Commission suggests Md. gas tax hike; Don’t give MWAA to McDonnell too; Bill pushes CBAs for Walmart & others; Is the Artisphere good?; Views of the occupation. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Long-term thinking
DC must plant trees and add green roofs; Liberal professor opposes pro-Democrat gerrymandering; Civil rights activists wrote their own restaurant reviews; Free parking drives driving; NY seeks neighborhood approval for bike stations; California parking reduction meets opposition; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Different modes to work catch on
Bike commuters get their own secure parking; Fairfax chooses multi-modal commutes; Fairfax wants Pentagon to provide road upgrades; Howard mostly divested of LeDroit; Renting jumps in local city; Local developer’s sons develop a taste for urban infill; McDonnell gets a representative; Calling all DC transit fans; And…. Keep reading…
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Redesign could improve dangerous Rosslyn intersection
The intersection of Lee Highway and Lynn Street in Rosslyn, where the Custis Trail crosses Lynn St., is one of the most dangerous intersections for cyclists in the Greater Washington area. By reconfiguring the exit ramp for the Key Bridge, this conflict could be reduced, dramatically improving safety while also potentially improving traffic flow. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The new line
Circulator crosses the river; Waldorf wants light rail (not Metro); HP shouldn’t be a weapon; U and King Streets are great; Booth map gets better; “Super NoVA” transportation study starts; Bowser squeezes Orange; Republicans not kicking DC (much); And…. Keep reading…
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Music venues can and should engage the public realm
Music clubs can help revitalize neighborhoods, but too often, they do little to nothing to activate or engage street life, and instead wall themselves off from the activity around them. The Fillmore Silver Spring opened last month, and local music venues are voicing concern that the Live Nation-owned music hall could threaten promoters in the District and even Baltimore. Already,… Keep reading…
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Reducing school traffic would help rush hour congestion
Here’s a simple suggestion to improve the morning rush hour: Get more kids to walk, bike, and bus to school. It is estimated that 20% of morning traffic congestion in Fairfax County is related to parents driving kids to school, and despite the availability of alternates, drop-off lines are only getting longer. No one wins under the current system. Taxpayers pay too… Keep reading…