Posts tagged I 66
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Northern Virginia looks to fund more transit projects along I-66 with toll revenue
Another $20 million of transit improvement projects will be heading our way in the fall, paid for by money generated by tolling on I-66 between Fairfax County and DC. Local jurisdictions submitted $32.8 million worth of projects, but only the top few are able to get funded. The public comment period is now open, so you can voice your opinion now. Keep reading…
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I-66 tolls may see changes after Virginia’s next legislative session
Since tolling on I-66 began in December, there's been a lot of outrage over high prices and changes are already being debated in Richmond. The state department of transportation points out there is not enough data to make any big changes yet, and trip times have in fact decreased — which was the project's main goal. Keep reading…
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Virginia’s I-66 tolls may be useful, but are they equitable?
Tolling congested highways — especially during their most-demanded periods — makes sense, but we cannot lose sight of the very real pain felt by communities facing the costs of the toll, and important equity concerns. Keep reading…
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Nine takeaways from the newly released I-66 tolling data
Last week VDOT has provided even more data on their new I-66 tolls, including usage and travel times. Here are nine key takeaways. Keep reading…
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After the outcry over the $40 tolls on I-66, this solo driver crunched the numbers
The initial sticker shock of the peak-of-the-peak fares is tough to get past, but when we are looking at this program, let’s not overlook the positives as well. Keep reading…
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The new $40 I-66 tolls offer great insight into commuter psychology
Some drivers took to Twitter (hopefully, after finishing driving since they were clearly solo) in a rage over the $40 tolls. However, the problem with the knee-jerk no-tolls reactions is that they don't offer an alternative. Keep reading…
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Could we close off Rock Creek Parkway by the Kennedy Center?
If part of the parkway is closed, a section of Rock Creek could be re-purposed as expanded parkland with wider trails and new recreational facilities. It would also make the Kennedy Center more connected to the waterfront. Keep reading…
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A bike trail next to a busy freeway is better than none in San Diego–and in Centreville?
Placing a bike trail next to freeway traffic seems far from ideal and even dangerous, but San Diego has just opened a safe and useful cyclist connection that does just that. Could Centreville replicate elements of their good design? Keep reading…
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Virginia blames bicyclists for not wanting to ride on a highway
Virginia is planning to build a new trail while widening I-66, but their proposal would put joggers and bicyclists on the highway itself, next to speeding cars. State highway officials insist that moving the trail anywhere else would mean taking more land, pitting advocates against neighbors who don't want to lose part of their yards. But it doesn't have to be this way. Keep reading…
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A new bike trail will basically run along the shoulder of I-66
Plans to widen I-66 include building a new bike trail that runs from where the Custis Trail ends in Arlington all the way out to Centreville. It's great that a new trail is on the way, but if plans don't change, it's going to be dangerous and uninviting. Keep reading…