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You know you’ve arrived when…
Greater Greater Washington is the subject of the cover story in this week’s City Paper, about how our little ragtag band of bloggers here is getting to be a little bit influential. If you’re visiting us for the first time after finding out about us in the article, welcome! The best way to stay on top of what we’re talking about is to subscribe to the RSS feed, sign… Keep reading…
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Combine the Circulator and Metro maps for visitors
Visitors to DC generally navigate using the Metro map and a street map. The Metro map has become so iconic that it forms many visitors’ mental images of DC. However, that map makes no mention of Georgetown, Adams Morgan, and other major destinations. The Circulator serves those areas, and one of its roles is to serve as an easier-to-understand, no-change-required tourist… Keep reading…
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For state legislature in Montgomery County
Unlike the County Council, the state legislature has little day to day impact on shaping Montgomery County. Instead, they decide longer-term big picture issues, like how much funding is available for transportation, and individual delegates and senators also sign on to letters circulated about different issues. Because the state is involved in transportation funding but… Keep reading…
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For Prince George’s County offices
Prince George’s County has a large number of competitive races because of term limits. The County Executive and 5 of the 9 councilmembers are term limited out, creating many open and competitive seats. These races are also critically important because of Prince George’s poor track record of development. Most of the county leaders have focused on bringing large… Keep reading…
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Navy Yard sidewalks get sustainable stormwater systems
Near the soon to be opened and fantastic Park at the Yards, there’s a lot of new low-impact development infrastructure, a series of bioretention areas to capture stormwater. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Biking and driving and parking, oh my
First to share; War of words; Up the road; Struck around the world; California dreaming; Driven by economics; A free response; What the colors show. Keep reading…
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I-66 “spot improvements” underway
A “spot improvement” on westbound I-66 between the George Mason Drive and Sycamore Street is underway. These projects which are essentially short-distance widenings, have been the subject of great debate for more than a decade. VDOT has long wanted to widen I-66 to three lanes in each direction; Arlington, smart growth and environmental groups have been strongly… Keep reading…
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Communication problems accompany Circulator changes
Yesterday, the “Blue Bus” between Rosslyn, Georgetown, and Dupont became the District’s newest Circulator line. DDOT also decided to make some routing changes to existing lines at the same time. Unfortunately, there has been little communication of these changes. With the new service running along M Street in Georgetown, DDOT decided to reroute the westbound… Keep reading…
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For District of Columbia Council
The DC Council races include some no-brainers, and some tougher calls. First, the no-brainers. Tommy Wells and Mary Cheh deserve your unhesitating vote. Mr. Wells, finishing his first term representing Ward 6 (Capitol Hill, H Street, Near Southeast, Southwest Waterfront) has made “livable, walkable” communities the lynchpin of his candidacy, both four years… Keep reading…
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For Montgomery County Council
I’ve found the Montgomery County Council frustrating. On important issues around growth, development and transportation, many councilmembers don’t take much of a stand and vote in unanimous or near-unanimous numbers even on controversial and vital issues. Many seem to prefer finding a consensus where they can vote unanimously or nearly-unanimously, regardless… Keep reading…