Posts tagged Buses
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Bloomingdale’s afraid of the big, bad bus
While many riders are worried about losing bus stops and routes as a result of WMATA’s bus network redesign, a handful of Bloomingdale residents are protesting proposed service increases Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC roads with cameras see sharp declines in speeding
Traffic cameras lead to sharp declines in speeding in DC. New recreation center opens on McMillan site. Construction begins on zero-emission bus terminal in Montgomery County. 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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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: Chesapeake Bay watershed states fall short on some clean-up goals
States in Chesapeake Bay watershed have met 17 of 31 pollution reduction goals. Crews begin to move ship responsible for Key Bridge collapse back to port. Alexandria considers upping penalties for zoning violations. Keep reading…
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Who rode it best? Transit group wins first Ride for the Region
What’s the opposite of an underdog? Staff at the American Public Transit Association (APTA) won first place in Ride for the Region, a competition in the Washington area to encourage employees to ride transit. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA and COG kick off partnership to develop WMATA funding model
COG and WMATA hold first-ever joint board meeting to kickstart effort to fix WMATA’s funding challenges. No more “See station manager”: WMATA introduces enhanced Metrorail fare gate display. Herndon approves plan for major growth near Metro station. Keep reading…
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One-quarter of Virginia’s transit systems operate fare free. Here’s why.
A number of Virginia’s transit agencies made buses free during the pandemic, and a lot of them are now making the change permanent. For many, it’s not only about providing a public service: it makes financial sense for the agency itself. Keep reading…
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Governor Moore plans drastic Commuter Bus service cuts. Let’s restructure instead.
Governor Moore has proposed cutting all but the highest-ridership Commuter Bus lines. While some cuts are needed, this is an opportunity to think more strategically about how to restructure and retain riders. Keep reading…
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Ride On ranks as a bigger bus agency than any between DC and Atlanta
Quiet, unassuming Ride On’s ridership ranks higher than many big-city peers. Keep reading…