Posts tagged Memorial Bridge
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Breakfast links: Sadness
Tragedy; Bridge blues; Advertising ban; Go on-dola; New bike lanes?; HOT and bothered; 220 problems; Barriers to biking; And…. Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Fare hikes and transit updates
Fares may rise on Virginia rail, and changes are coming to the Blue Line corridor in Prince George’s County and the GW Parkway. Learn about federal transit funding and make sure to save the date for the Greater Greater Washington birthday party! Virginia railway fare hike: The Virginia Railroad Express, Virginia’s only commuter railroad, plans to raise its fares. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Leftovers
Silver Line parking; The future of RFK; Costco’s gas loophole; New noise ordinances; A better bridge?; Build your own virtual street; And…. Keep reading…
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Hoover christens Memorial Bridge in 1932 newsreel
Arlington Memorial Bridge opened in 1932, amidst the very depths of the Great Depression. It was a major event in Washington, which drew President Herbert Hoover, the first lady, and the vice president. This vintage newsreel illustrates the excitement. The newsman is particularly enthusiastic that the bridge is wide enough for “4 cars to pass abreast.” By… Keep reading…