Posts from May 2017
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Breakfast links: DC’s housing market is ahead of the curve
While DC's housing market is almost entirely bounced back, the rest of the country has a ways to go. DC makes expanding Streetcar a top priority. Lee Highway's upcoming pedestrian bridge has released a revised model. A study for improving bike conditions on Glebe Road has concluded bike lanes are not the answer. Keep reading…
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Why the left is wrong about affordable housing
Whenever we discuss housing affordability, we usually hear two major opposing beliefs. Both are well-honed, clear arguments. And both are wrong — or at least, not completely right. This post will address what’s wrong with the left’s notion that supply and demand don’t apply. Keep reading…
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“Self-driving vehicles will improve our cities, if they don’t ruin them”
Driverless cars, drones, and other high-tech changes to urban transportation are on the way. But will they make our cities heaven or hell? Keep reading…
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Annandale is Fairfax’s next great neighborhood for bicycling
Annandale is poised to be Fairfax County's most bike friendly area. Yes, Annandale. Bike lanes are popping all over the place there. Keep reading…
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This zoomable map shows where America is growing and shrinking, at the neighborhood level
See America's booms and busts, at a very fine level of detail. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Congress may fund the Purple Line as Marylanders rally
The new federal budget bill has funding set aside for Metro and the Purple Line. At a Purple Line rally, politicians and citizens demand action on the light rail line now. Metro workers fired after the East Falls Church derailment are suing for discrimination. Keep reading…
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Eight lessons about great (and not-so-great) transit I learned in Toronto
Toronto may be North America's most fascinating transit city. Here are eight things I learned while visiting, both positive and negative. Keep reading…
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Think you know Metro? It’s whichWMATA week 106
It’s time for the one hundred sixth installment of our weekly “whichWMATA” series! Below are photos of five stations in the Washington Metro system. Can you identify each from its picture? Keep reading…
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For Arlington County Board: Erik Gutshall
Four candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the Arlington County Board to succeed Jay Fisette, who is retiring this year. We encourage Arlington Democrats to nominate Erik Gutshall at the “firehouse primary” in early May. Keep reading…
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Metrorail changes mean even shorter hours than other transit systems
WMATA claims that reduced hours are necessary to properly maintain the system, but most other cities’ rapid transit systems manage with longer operating hours and later closing times. Keep reading…