Recent Posts
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Afternoon links: More for schools
Tops in schools; Metro twhining; Strong dissent; Breaking through the windshield; Stuck in the 90s; Transit fits; Standing on the right. Keep reading…
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Will bike sharing get a boost from TIGER II?
When Capital Bikeshare launches later this year it will have about 1,100 bikes. That’s going to be great, but how much better does a 3,600-bike system sound? On Friday the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) submitted a grant request through the TIGER II program to dramatically expand Capital Bikeshare. In addition to the 1,000 bikes in DC and 100 in Arlington that will… Keep reading…
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The Circulator was my idea
5 years after launching the Circulator bus service, few would disagree that DDOT has created a compelling service and brand. But success creates its own problems. Now everyone wants the Circulator in their neighborhood, and many want a stop within a short walk of their home. Catering to every such request could dilute the service and the brand. Already, the different routes serve… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The wait is over
Report card; Tea party in the USA; Maybe the Tea Party is right; And on the ninth day; Manhattan on the Potomac; Improvements on track. Keep reading…
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The non-circles of Washington: Part 2
Yesterday, I discussed the former circles of Washington. Today, let’s take a look at the circles that never were. There have been many proposals, some more serious than others, for unbuilt circles in DC. As the District changed from open countryside to city, plans were made to add circles in a variety of locations. Let’s take a look at a few of these almost-circles. Hamilton… Keep reading…
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Shake Shack should consider a park location
Shake Shack recently made the news when they announced they’d be opening a location in Dupont Circle, at the corner of 18th Street and Jefferson Place, NW. Shake Shack has received many accolades for its food. But what makes Shake Shack’s original location in New York City so iconic is not its hamburgers and milk shakes, but its relationship with the park in which it’s… Keep reading…
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5 ways transit riders can make transit more accessible
People with disabilities often face barriers to accessing public transit. And while much of the burden of removing those barriers falls on public agencies, other patrons can help make transit more accessible too. Discussions about making the fixed-route more accessible to people with disabilities and older adults often center on items in the transit provider’s sphere… Keep reading…
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Morning links: Back to school
Happy new year; Safer routes to school; Trucking along; WMATA’s on fire; I-95 lesson plan; Bullies in Tysons. Keep reading…
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The non-circles of Washington: Part 1
Washington, DC is well known for its traffic circles, but there have been many more circles proposed, partially constructed, and removed over the course of the city’s history than exist today. Let’s explore them. (Please note that this is not meant to be a thorough analysis of the history of each circle. I owe a big thank you to Eric Fidler for help researching this… Keep reading…
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Struck in DC this week: 7 pedestrians, 2 cyclists
“Safety is number one at DDOT…The pedestrian is the most vulnerable because they’re the slowest and they have no armor. The cyclist is second-most vulnerable. And so you really have to…make sure that you’re protecting the most vulnerable people first.” - DDOT Director Gabe Klein on the Kojo Nnamdi Show, August 4, 2010. Keep reading…