Posts tagged Meter Rates
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Tom Bridge and I talk parking
Here is video of the complete segment from TBD NewsTalk where We Love DC‘s Tom Bridge, Bruce DePuyt and I discussed Jack Evans’ parking comments and whether DC meter rates are too high. Keep reading…
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Let the parking debate begin
Jack Evans’ parking comments yesterday generated some interesting debate here and on TBD, with many people both for and against changing meter rates. It’s clear drivers aren’t as unified in their recommendations as might appear at first blush. I’ll be appearing on TBD’s NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt this morning to discuss the issue. Keep reading…
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What would “sanity” in parking look like?
Councilmember Jack Evans said on TBD NewsTalk today that he planned to propose a rollback of parking meter charges on weeknights and Saturdays, saying, “I’m going to introduce legislation at our next meeting that brings us all back to sanity.” TBD reports that Evans has identified a source of funding, but is keeping mum so Councilmembers don’t try… Keep reading…
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Gray isn’t actually wrong on parking complaints
Vince Gray has made some urbanists nervous with statements criticizing recent meter fee increases and about rolling back later parking meter hours. Actually, he’s correct in recognizing the problems with recent parking policy changes, even if his recommendations don’t yet include some of the nuances and language that would satisfy parking experts. What are… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Harping on parking
Mayoral parking debate; Cleaning the Potomac; Public meetings on Dulles rail; Pentagon City street livening up; Ride On cuts take effect; Not quite traffic calming; Broadway a haven for pedestrians; On a less serious note. Keep reading…
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Brown and Orange talk parking tickets
An Alexandria resident and former DC resident called into Friday’s WAMU Politics Hour to ask Kwame Brown and Vincent Orange, the candidates for DC Council Chairman, about parking: Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A difference of opinions
Tyranny of the minorty; Back and forth on parking minimums; Political soap opera; Trading barbs; The road not driven; Ban overboard; Feet in an actual street. Keep reading…
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Parking innovation bypassing performance parking zones
During last Friday’s online chat, DDOT Director Gabe Klein announced his intention to select a “parking czar” to manage the many pilot programs and other improvements to on-street parking in the District. We think this is an excellent idea to apply dedicated management staff to the issue of on-street parking. The many technology pilots, recent changes… Keep reading…
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Goodbye evening parking time limits, hello technology pilots
Late on Friday, DDOT announced a number of small changes that move parking policy in DC a few steps forward. At meters in “premium demand zones,” parking time limits won’t apply after 6:30 pm. Drivers still have to pay for parking after that time, but can park for any amount of time. Premium demand zones include Adams Morgan, Georgetown, Chinatown, U… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Alexandria’s turn
Potomac Yard planned; Slightly higher, flat parking rates; Lake no longer?; “Best” high schools; Have some transportation ideas?; Gambling yes, bikes no; Raze houses for a highway? In Brooklyn?. Keep reading…