Posts tagged Ask Ggw
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Ask GGW: With another fare hike in store, why is Metro still short on cash?
WMATA is hiking fares while still claiming it needs more money. How does the agency’s financial status compare to that of other large US transit agencies? Have member jurisdictions’ contributions to WMATA changed recently? Our contributors do their best to explain some of Metro’s finances in this week’s Ask GGW. Reader Samuel Inman asks: Can… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: So you’re looking for a planning job in the DC area?
Are you looking to get into the planning field in the Washington region? In this week’s AskGGW, our contributors suggest three ways to make it happen: meet as many people in the field as possible and do lots of networking, look for internships or volunteer opportunities (like writing for GGW!) that let you delve into a topic of interest and gets your name out into the world, and… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Is there any reason not to have a sidewalk?
There are parts of DC and other cities with no sidewalks. As pedestrian safety has become a higher priority in road design, DC and other cities have been adding them, though sometimes residents oppose the idea. Is there any good reason not to put one in? Do we have statistics? Reader Phil L. asks: “Do sidewalks measurably improve pedestrian safety even in low traffic density… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: What’s this Alexandria mystery tunnel?
Reader Nacim encountered a strange pedestrian tunnel in Alexandria, under the railroad tracks near the Eisenhower Avenue Metro station. Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Why is there no Silver Line station at Wolf Trap?
Contributor Jason Levinn posed this question: Has anyone else wondered why WMATA/MWAA/DTP chose not to put in a Wolf Trap stop on the Silver Line? There’s such a large gap between Spring Hill and Reston, one would think it might make sense for several reasons. Indeed, the distance between the Spring Hill and Wiehle-Reston East stations is about 6 miles. That would make… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Is living farther out a bad investment?
Reader Frank, currently a teacher in DC who lives in Annandale, writes in with a question: We are considering a move to Haymarket, Virginia. From what we can see, it’s a nice small town with some rural outlying areas, but isn’t so far removed from civilization that we’d feel isolated. As a teacher, I am pretty mobile. Currently we live in Annandale… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: How do you prevent helmet hair?
Do you have long hair and bicycle, especially to work? Do you have any tricks for keeping your hair looking good while wearing a helmet? Reader Jon asks: Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: What will happen to the 1000 series railcars?
Reader Andrew wonders what will become of Metro’s 1000-series railcars, the oldest in the system, once they are replaced with new 7000-series: What’s going to happen to the 1000 series Metro cars when the 7000 series finally arrives? I can’t imagine Metro plans to store all of them in a railyard. I suppose it’s most likely that they will sell them for… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Where are “SPECIAL” Metrorail trains going?
It’s the weekend, and there’s track work taking place on the Metrorail system. Trains are running on reduced headways, and after an extended wait, a train finally rolls in — but the side destination sign says “SPECIAL”. Where’s it going? Should you get on? And why does it seem like the train itself has no particular… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: What will the Metro fare to Dulles be?
What will the fare be on the Silver Line, such as from downtown to Dulles Airport? Metro has not announced fares for the line yet, but we can offer some estimates based on today’s fares. In short, unless the current fare caps are changed, the answer would be $5 peak, $2.75 off-peak, with Fairfax and Loudoun paying big extra subsidies. More likely, the fare would be something… Keep reading…