Posts tagged Government
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Weekend links: Killer bikes, killed bikes, named bikes
Do fast bikes mix with pedestrians?; Brooklyn cyclist fatally doored; Your name here; There, I fixed it; Automated opposition; Federal sustainability partnership makes good; Historic VA church burns; Unemployment up and down; Favorite streets in DC. Keep reading…
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DDOT will place CaBi station on NE corner of Lincoln Park
DDOT has decided to locate a Capital Bikeshare station on the traffic island on the northeast corner of Lincoln Park, they announced in an email to stakeholders late Friday. The email, from DDOT Associate Director Karina Ricks, thanked residents for their input and stated DDOT’s decision after considering a variety of locations. They promise to continue to listen as… Keep reading…
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Some “lesser” photos and more fall in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. We particularly appreciate nevermindtheend and ajfroggie helping stock up some photos on the “lesser” half of the pool. nevermindtheend gave us a great one showing how riders make up for a lack of seating at a bus stop by utilizing… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Step up on the streets
MPD ticketing distracted drivers at record rate; New York City enforcing speed limit, bike laws; Arena Stage reopens tomorrow; Infill moves forward; A new Metro map?; Not so much will change under Gray; MoCo Council on pedestrian safety; No more helmet hair; And…. Keep reading…
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Dupont tunnels likely to contain arts and a winery
The Arts Coalition for the Dupont Underground, which seeks to develop the old trolley tunnels into arts space, is the only eligible bidder and will likely soon begin lease negotiations, representatives from the coalition announced last night. Besides including arts space, they hope to include a restaurant and winery. The coalition will seek a 50- or 100-year lease on the space… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More ups and downs
Two slots at DCA up for grabs; Virginia to raise speed limits; Height debate continued; Gray softens on lower parking rates; Bethesda escalator repair nears end; Arlington Trader Joe’s to get parking; L’Enfant Plaza-Future Banneker Memorial Station?; Is there an answer to gentrification?; And…. Keep reading…
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DC strikes out on TIGER II
The USDOT just announced TIGER II winners. The Washington metropolitan area got nothing this round, including expanding Capital Bikeshare, streetcar projects, or the Union Station expanded mezzanine. Keep reading…
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NPS, Secret Service close to approving 15th Street bike lane
DDOT could start extending the 15th Street bike lane as early as Friday, DCist reported yesterday. By the time construction gets down to the White House area, DDOT believes they will have final approvals from the Park Service and Secret Service for the segments around Lafayette Park and the White House. The new lanes will extend the current 15th Street bike lane south to E Street,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Ups and downs
Raise the height in places; Metrobus ridership down, rail ridership up; Exurban write-downs; Where are the food deserts?; Phase I of Moynihan Station starts; Don’t walk to school; And…. Keep reading…
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Afternoon links: The Park Service’s party Line
More from the front Line; We’ll get to it one day, maybe; Is it just the National Paving Service?; DHS settles photography suit; Development approvals not stopping; Wal-Mart wants less parking; Latest round of the Height Limit debate. Keep reading…