Posts tagged Bicycling
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Events: Weigh in on WMATA’s proposed bus network redesign
So many ways to provide feedback on WMATA’s proposed bus network redesign: don’t miss your chance! Become a water quality monitoring citizen scientist. Get an in-person look at zoning and housing diversity in East Silver Spring. Bike to the BBQ Battle. Celebrate Summer with goDCgo! Read more in this week’s events post: Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of June 10, 2024
This week on Do Something: trainings for ANC candidates; speak up on the future of Connecticut Avenue and Columbia Road; teens love zoning reform; and go vote in Northern Virginia already. Keep reading…
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Coming soon to Columbia Road: More public space, and bus and bike lanes
DDOT will start building bus and bike lanes on Columbia Road in July 2024. Removing residential permit parking will enable faster transit and make it safer to bike and walk. Here’s how you can support the project. Keep reading…
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The DC Council should insist on a true multi-modal design for Connecticut Avenue, or defund the project
It’s not just the missing bike lane: the District Department of Transportation’s revised plans for Connecticut Avenue are worse all around. The Council shouldn’t let the Mayor toy with $26 million. Keep reading…
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Six big ideas to improve Metro and regional transit
WMATA has created a task force to identify sustainable funding solutions, which meets for the first time on June 10. However, the opportunities go beyond funding: our regional transit system needs big ideas about improving services, operations, finances, and governance. Improvements in each of these areas can help the others. Here are six approaches to consider. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Co-living property in Arlington shuts its doors
Arlington co-living space shutters as managing company files bankrupty. With New York developer out, Baltimore community wants say in future direction. Wendell Felder narrowly wins Democratic nomination for DC’s Ward 7 councilmember. Keep reading…
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Maryland’s new complete streets policy takes aim at a safer transportation system for all
By assigning responsibility for Complete Streets to a wider swathe of agencies than just the State Highway Administration, Governor Moore and officials hope to bring about a transportation system that works for all road users. Backers also tout increased opportunities for input from underserved communities, and a chance to turn the page on safety. Advocates hope to see evidence of the policy in concrete action. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC auditor recommends additional steps to meet Vision Zero standards
DC’s auditor released Part 2 in their Vision Zero report, focusing on the District’s progress on enforcement and equity. Governor Youngkin aims to withdraw Virginia from auto emission standards at the end of 2024. The Spring Street Bridge in Silver Spring will be closed until 2025 to facilitate Purple Line construction. Keep reading…
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Bikeshare Beat: Capital Bikeshare sets record for monthly ridership in May
May-be it’s popular: CaBi breaks the monthly ridership record in May with 515,394 rides. Keep reading…
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DC’s 2025 budget is an opportunity to show up for climate. Don’t lose it.
The District adopted powerful climate goals in recent years, and our technocratic experts came up with practical, effective plans for achieving them. Are some leaders suddenly getting cold feet with this year’s budget? Keep reading…