Recent Posts
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The Transit Trust Fund: a 21st century solution
Cities and towns all over the United States are demanding more transit infrastructure. But a lack of funding has stymied transit expansion. Finding a solution to this problem is essential. Since its invention the mid-19th century, transit has been a powerful economic development tool. Some of our most celebrated cities grew up around their rail systems: the New York… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Smarter smarter growth
Serious about TOD for PG; Adding insult to injury; With a little dedication…; Pinching pennies; Unparalleled parking; Eat the city. Keep reading…
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MPD steps up traffic safety enforcement, outreach
After a slew of pedestrian incidents in the past few weeks, two of which have happened within a block or so of the Navy Yard metro station, the DC Metropolitan Police Department was out in force last night around Nationals Park, ticketing both drivers and pedestrians and giving people helpful advice on traffic safety. With more people taking note of the frequency of bicycle and… Keep reading…
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Veterans’ Plaza in Silver Spring worthy of The Turf’s legacy
Last week, I had a chance to walk around Veterans’ Plaza, the new small urban park that replaced The Turf at the corner of Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street in downtown Silver Spring. I saw an array of benches, trees, unprogrammed space, and an amphitheater. Because of its simple layout and effective amenities, it will be even more successful than its celebrated… Keep reading…
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Should urbanists be nervous about Vince Gray? Part 3: Does Gray believe in Smart Growth?
This one is easy. On Smart Growth, Gray is on the right side. Sorry, antis. It’s true that many who oppose a growing city and think that a three-story townhouse is a skyscraper supported Vince Gray early, figuring he must be better than Mayor Fenty. However, they would be disappointed with a Gray mayoralty. Gray recently walked along Wisconsin Avenue from Tenleytown… Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Learning to share
Bike sharing the social way; Healthy employees are happy employees; Prince William County goes to the dogs; There must be an app for that; P is for Portland, but not for pedestrian; Newspaper page rage. Keep reading…
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Sign up for Capital Bikeshare
You can now get a Capital Bikeshare membership. Annual memberships are only $50 instead of the usual rate of $75, and the first 2,000 subscribers will get a special key and a t-shirt. Keep reading…
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MWAA considers moving Dulles Airport Metro stop
The Washington Post reported today that the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which is building the Silver Line, is considering moving the proposed Metro station at Dulles Airport away from the terminal. While there are not yet any detailed plans, the move would allow the station to be built above-ground. This could shave quite a bit off the project’s cost. Keep reading…
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Put a lid on DC’s reservoirs
Washington, DC has two major open-air reservoirs and several smaller capped ones. Each of these are, however fenced off for security creating dead zones in the city. Instead, D.C. should follow Seattle’s lead and put lids on its reservoirs. This will improve the quality of our water, make our water supply more secure and add acres of public space to the District’s portfolio. Starting… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: One step at a time
Take this lock and stick it; Metro opens data; Getting to work; We aren’t getting any younger; No turn on red; You don’t say. Keep reading…