Posts tagged Bus Priority
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Metro proving need for bus lanes on H and I Streets
40% of the people traveling in vehicles along H and I Streets near the White House are on only 2% of the vehicles: local and commuter buses. That makes this a perfect spot to build bus lanes, which will both save money and improve service at the same time. For years now, Metro has been talking about “bus priority.” It’s now taken an important step to study how to actually… Keep reading…
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Coming soon: Less bus bunching, more MetroExtra
On June 17, Metro will roll out its biggest set of enhancements to bus service in years. It will expand the limited-stop MetroExtra service, add capacity to the most crowded routes, and adjust schedules to reduce bus bunching. These changes will significantly improve service for many riders. The most visible change will be that the Metrobus Express brand will disappear, replaced… Keep reading…
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On WMATA Board, Bellamy can improve bus service
Mayor Gray has nominated DDOT Director Terry Bellamy to be an alternate member of the WMATA Board. This could be a chance to finally advance the many stalled proposals for making DC’s bus service better for riders and save money at the same time—if Bellamy is willing to make this critical issue a priority. Bellamy will be filling the seat vacated when Tony Giancola… Keep reading…
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Cheh makes better bus service a priority in DDOT budget
If performance parking works, it could raise needed funds to make DC’s bus lines more efficient and more attractive to ride. DDOT will get the authority to bring performance parking citywide, but DDOT will now have make the program succeed before there’s any money for buses or local neighborhood projects. The DC Council’s Committee on the Environment, Public… Keep reading…
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Start Montgomery BRT today with priority corridors
Montgomery County’s Bus Rapid Transit task force will soon release its completed report. Montgomery County can immediately start moving toward BRT by setting up limited-stop, express bus service along WMATA’s bus priority corridors. The task force envisions building a BRT network in phases. Ultimately the county may build new dedicated busways, but it can… Keep reading…
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Build streetcars where growth will cover the cost
Where should DC build its next streetcars after the H Street and Anacostia lines under construction today? That should depend on which neighborhoods want to help make them succeed. The streetcar, ultimately, is an economic development tool with transportation benefits, rather than strictly a mobility tool. A streetcar makes new development more desirable and increases… Keep reading…
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Montgomery DOT roadblocks thwart popular BRT plan
A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network could bring major transportation improvements to Montgomery County. But instead of pushing to advance the project as soon as possible, county transportation officials have thrown up obstacles and mired the project in unnecessary delays. Montgomery County’s roadways are filled to capacity with single-passenger vehicles. To help… Keep reading…
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Weekend links: What rails?
Slowing China’s trains; Florida’s almost-rail; How not to build BRT; MLK Memorial quote to change; Escalating escalator replacement; Uber crackdown begins; An expensive transition; Walk like me. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New uses for old buildings
Another Mall museum?; Lincoln Theatre gets new management; Abortion provision kills nascent bill; BRAC increases traffic in Bethesda; Montgomery wants inside-the-Beltway CaBi; Tregoning shows NYC how it’s done; Speedier bus increases ridership; Metro goes after bike thieves; CBS to jump into windshield perspective radio market; And…. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Keep calm and carry on
Goodnight, Irene; Wind power blowback hits the UK; Build on CaBi’s success; Gas tax vs. fuel efficiency; Gabe & others for Chicago BRT; Sprawl is more than low-density; Young people driving much, much less; Planner right hooked by turn he banned; Washington not the next capital of the world; And…. Keep reading…