Posts tagged Construction
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The Takoma Langley transit center is rising from the ground
Construction is progressing rapidly at Maryland’s Takoma Langley transit center. Take a look: The transit center will feature bus bays and rider amenities, covered under a great curving roof that’s sure to become a local landmark. Keep reading…
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Walkblock of the Week #3: L St NW between 6th and 7th
Construction is certainly a part of life, but when it closes sidewalks, it can make walking more difficult and dangerous. DC’s policies require keeping a safe passage for people walking and bicycling, but that doesn’t always happen. Nearly an entire block of sidewalk is closed a block from Mt. Vernon Metro station, on the south side of L Street between 6th and 7th. Keep reading…
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2.5 minutes of extra walking is not nothing
This week’s Walkblock of the Week highlighted the closed sidewalk at Connecticut and Yuma, NW. To get to the Franklin Montessori School from the Van Ness Metro, people have to walk past the school, to Albemarle Stret, and double back. Is this a big deal? Keep reading…
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Walkblock of the Week #2: Connecticut and Yuma NW
Construction is certainly a part of life, but when it closes sidewalks, it can make walking more difficult and dangerous. DC’s policies require keeping a safe passage for people walking and bicycling, but that doesn’t always happen. On Connecticut Avenue just north of the Van Ness Metro, a two block-long construction site blocks the sidewalk and stops students… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: No death spiral yet
No fare hikes today; Help for the homeless; Chevy Chase continues fight; Carpool express; The best for bikes; Walkblocked by snow; Maintain or expand transit?; Maintain or expand roads?; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Rebuke
Money over culture?; Free our sidewalks; Downzoning going ahead; Safety steps; Slower growth in DC; Morning bell; How can Metro save energy?; And…. Keep reading…
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Morning links: A snowy day
Snow problems; Trash, treasure; New Bike Bill; Bike programs on break; DC dynasty?; Funding conundrum; Old Town upgrades; Say yes; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Trains ready to move
Back on track; Streetcar start?; Not so fast; Montgomery moves; More silver for transit center; Who’s running?; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Under construction
Close I-395?; Anacostia’s future; A Giant shortcut; Bike lanes in Crystal City; Border crossing; Looser liquor laws; Fixing the Highway Trust Fund; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bad night for Democrats and transit
Hogan KOs Brown; Vihstadt withstands Howze; Bowser stomps Catania; Wins & losses for transit; Slow down on Maryland Avenue; CSX tunnel gets green light; Silver Line express to Dulles?; And…. Keep reading…