Posts tagged Cat:traffic
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DDOT now has a Complete Streets policy
On Monday, DDOT Director Gabe Klein signed a Complete Streets policy. The policy, effective immediately, states in part that DDOT projects “shall accommodate the safety and convenience of all users.” When it comes to DDOT projects, bicyclists and pedestrians are now officially on equal footing with other modes. Please thank Director Klein, Mayor Fenty and Council… Keep reading…
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AAA more cycle-friendly, except where money is concerned
AAA Mid-Atlantic has made a welcome effort to be friendly toward pedestrians and cyclists since the controversy over their hateful reaction to Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes. But while they might preach “share the road,” it’s certainly not “share the budget,” as AAA Mid-Atlantic argued in a recent editorial for taking away ped, bike and transit… Keep reading…
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Traffic reduction: An urgent public health priority
Traffic is the leading cause of death among children worldwide and the leading cause of death among 1-34 year olds in the United States. So, why isn’t traffic considered the top threat to public health by the CDC, WHO and federal, state and local governments? Why don’t officials approach traffic reduction with the same urgency that they approach, say,… Keep reading…
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Is driving now cheaper than Metro? No.
Yesterday, Washingtonian Capital Comment blog calculated whether it is cheaper to drive into DC from the suburbs instead of riding Metro after the fare hike went into effect. Rodger Nayak found driving to be cheaper “every time, … particularly if you take your car to the subway station and pay to park in a Metro garage or lot. However, as many commenters almost immediately… Keep reading…
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TPB should stop stapling, start planning for sustainability
On Wednesday, the regional Transportation Planning Board heard a presentation on how the region needs to grow more sustainably to avoid out-of-control greenhouse gas emissions. They then voted to add numerous projects to the long-range plan that will significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions. The jurisdictions that submit projects also deleted a few, because the… Keep reading…
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AAA not at war, just concerned about process?
The backlash against AAA firebrand Lon Anderson’s anti-bike-lane diatribe has gotten the attention of his colleagues at AAA Mid-Atlantic. WashCycle, the Bike League, FABB, WABA, Martin Austermuhle in the Examiner, myself, and others all criticized the inflammatory press release, which got picked up uncritically by Fox 5, Newschannel 8, and (mildly critically)… Keep reading…
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Fenty budget raises some traffic fines and not others
Mayor Fenty has touted his proposed FY2011 budget for avoiding raising taxes. But it instead raises many individual traffic fines as well as many other fees. Keep reading…
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Bus drivers launch real-time texting traffic service
This article was posted as an April Fool’s joke. WMATA is launching a new real-time, eyes-off-the-road, traffic texting service today. Metro’s recent budget woes have led the agency to pursue both cost-cutting and revenue-enhancing measures. It has also given the agency impetus to look at its strategic assets in new ways. The agency identified its bus… Keep reading…
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Rein’s “OMG $15 billion” Tysons costs include transportation far from Tysons
Today’s Washington Post reports that Tysons transportation improvements will cost $15 billion. There’s just one problem: it’s false. The article, bearing the alarmist headline, “Tysons will need $15 billion — ‘with a B,’” begins: Remaking Tysons Corner into the second city of Washington will take a lot more than a new… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Higher prices, better value?
DC’s pricey beer; Could congestion pricing win support?; Andrews says no to Gaithersbungle; Parking on the radio; More bumps for Montgomery; What’s up with streets; NYC ponders off-peak discounts. Keep reading…