Posts tagged Bus Lanes
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Video: DC’s pop up bus lane gets national attention
This summer the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) installed a temporary bus lane on Rhode Island Avenue NE to help move both regular buses and shuttle buses faster while that section of the Red Line is shut down. Inspired by the quick turnaround, national bus advocacy organization TransitCenter made a video about the project. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Rain, rain, rain, sun
Do you have a photo of something in the Washington region we might want to feature on GGWash (either in Photo Friday, or in any post on GGWash)? Please consider submitting it via our Flickr pool, or if you're not a Flickr user, email it to us at info@ggwash.org. Keep reading…
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Here’s where bus lanes may one day speed up your ride on 16th Street
Planners from the District Department of Transportation unveiled their design for bus lanes on 16th Street, the next step from a 2016 planning study which recommended a dedicated bus lane in the peak direction during the peak period, as well as a number of other changes to make the 16th Street buses faster and more reliable. Keep reading…
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What happened to Baltimore’s bus redesign?
June 18 marked the first anniversary of BaltimoreLink, the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) complete redesign of every bus route in its system. A year into the updated system, our evidence shows the massive project hasn’t delivered on its promise to transform the way people commute in the region. Keep reading…
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A pop-up bus lane is on its way for Rhode Island Ave NE
A new “pop-up” bus lane will be coming to DC this summer, thanks to a Metro shutdown and your advocacy. Recently the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) confirmed that in order to help mitigate effects of the previously announced Red Line shutdown this summer, they will be installing a temporary bus lane on Rhode Island Ave NW. Keep reading…
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What does 14th Street need for buses, bicyclists, and walkers?
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is taking a closer look at how to improve congestion on 14th Street NW in the area around and south of the Columbia Heights Metro station. Nothing has been proposed yet and the agency and local Advisory Neighborhood Commissions are hosting a community work sessions to discuss solutions on June 23. Keep reading…
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Why urbanists should be excited about the Caps going to the finals
Haven't you heard? The Washington Capitals are in the finals! Even if you aren't a hockey fan, you can still get excited about how sports can add value to urban public spaces. Keep reading…
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Montgomery wants to build a better bus system, but anti-BRT activists oppose plans
Montgomery County wants to create a new bus rapid transit system that would help alleviate congestion and boost economic development. However, some people aren't keen on the idea. Keep reading…
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DC needs to pick up the pace if it wants more people on bikes and buses
DC wants more people on buses and bicycles, but it needs to pick up the pace on its projects to get there. The city must streamline current processes and remove obstacles to creating a comprehensive transit and bike lane network. Keep reading…
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DC’s 2018 primary matters, though the action isn’t the race for mayor
Transportation (including the streetcar, Vision Zero, and bike infrastructure) and affordable housing (think DC's Comprehensive Plan update, historic districts, and debates over what kind of development taxpayers should subsidize) are all big issues in the District's elections this year. Here are the candidates so far. Keep reading…