Posts tagged K Street
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How far has bicycling come since 1979?
The year was 1979. The Iranian Revolution led to oil shortages and long lines at the pump. Maryland Governor Harry Hughes proposed rationing gas. Levittown drivers rioted when gas prices rose to a whopping $1 a gallon. And large numbers of people tried bicycling to work. Peter Harnik wrote an op-ed in the June 23, 1979 Washington Post about the sudden rise in bicycling: On Wednesday… Keep reading…
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Why is the Circulator now one way on K Street?
Communications problems aside, a number of residents aren’t sure they’re so happy about DDOT rerouting the Georgetown-Union station route to run west on lower K Street while keeping the eastbound route on M Street. First and foremost, why run on K Street at all? Aaron Overman, Deputy Director for Progressive Transportation Services, confirmed that DDOT… Keep reading…
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Family fun in the Flickr pool
Thanks to everyone who joined the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and submitted photos! Here are a few of our favorites this week. Keep reading…
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HSEMA rule prevents K Street Feet in the Street
DDOT will not be holding a Feet in the Street walking and cycling event on K Street because DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency won’t allow a special event with any cross traffic. Cities around the world, from Bogotá to Paris, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Baltimore, Miami, Portland, Chicago, Kansas City and Las Cruces, New Mexico,… Keep reading…