Posts tagged 14th Street
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Here’s how you helped us shape transportation and policy in 2017
There were numerous moments where GGWash readers took action in 2017, both on big regional issues and smaller local ones. Keep reading…
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The 59 bus will bring express-like service to 14th Street NW
Since November of 2016, riders, allies, ANC commissioners, and Greater Greater Washington have been advocating for the 59, a bus that would operate similar to an express route along 14th Street NW. On Tuesday, the DC Council approved funding for the bus. Keep reading…
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Coming soon: A Barnes Dance at 14th and Irving in Columbia Heights
This summer, a Barnes Dance will go in at 14th and Irving Streets NW, right above the Metro station entrances. There's more than one way to set up an intersection like this, and the one DC chooses could have a big impact on bus traffic. Keep reading…
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Big win for buses: Mayor Bowser will fund better service on 14th Street and more
Since November, riders, allies, ANC commissioners, and Greater Greater Washington have been advocating for the 59, a bus that would operate similar to an express route along 14th Street NW. Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her support, saying she’s included funding for the 59 in her upcoming budget. And there’s a bonus! She’s also pushing for a similar bus upgrade in wards 7 and 8. Keep reading…
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Muriel Bowser plans a big 14th Street bus announcement Wednesday. Is it the 59?
Since November, Greater Greater Washington has been working alongside ANC commissioners, riders, neighbors, and allies to push for the 59, a bus that would operate similar to an express bus along 14th Street NW. This just in: it looks like the mayor is with us. Keep reading…
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Cherry Blossom Festival traffic could be safer with this temporary fix
While there's serious (and unfortunate) doubt about just how much blossoming will happen this year, there's still a chance of crowds big enough to make it hard for bike commuters using the 14th Street Bridge path to get into the District. Temporary changes to the street and sidewalks could ease the problem. Keep reading…
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Local leaders are stepping up to push for better 14th Street bus service
The buses that run up and down 14th Street NW are some of DC’s busiest, but they’re also very crowded and not very dependable. A group of residents have been pushing the DC Council to fund a WMATA proposal to add the 59, an express-like route, and now seven neighborhoods have stepped up to support the measure as well. Keep reading…
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Help us bring better bus service to 14th Street!
The buses that run up and down 14th Street NW (the 52, 53, 54) are among the most popular in DC. 14th Street has grown tremendously in population and in number of businesses, but faster bus service hasn’t followed even though there’s a great idea on the table. With your help, that can change! Keep reading…
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These DC Councilmembers want faster bus service on 14th Street. Does yours?
Four years ago, WMATA came up with an idea to add faster bus service to 14th Street NW in DC. It didn’t work at the time, but the idea is back, and this time riders and neighbors are working to make sure it happens. Five DC Councilmembers have recently promised promised to fight for the necessary funding Keep reading…
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14th Street has a new bike lane to Columbia Heights, but it only runs uphill
If you have biked up 14th Street NW to Columbia Heights recently, you may have noticed that while the street didn't used to have a bike lane between Florida Avenue NW and Columbia Heights, it does now. But the lane only runs on the northbound side of the street. Cyclists riding south still have to share space with cars. Keep reading…