Posts tagged Pedestrians
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A Montgomery bill requiring a permit to solicit on roads is being billed as a traffic safety initiative. Is it?
A bill introduced by Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice on April 20 would require a permit to solicit money or donations from vehicles on high-speed roadways. A public hearing is scheduled for May 10. But critics in Montgomery County are calling Rice’s legislation an “anti-panhandling initiative,” saying it isn’t about traffic safety but rather about “criminalizing unhoused communities.” Keep reading…
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Is it time Virginia had an Office of Trails?
From new walking paths at First Landing to freshly forged mountain biking trails in Pocahontas State Park, Virginia’s General Assembly isn’t unfamiliar with putting money towards outdoor recreation. However, the $10 million for regional trails included in the most recent state budget sets a new precedent for trails funding. Is it time Virginia created an Office of Trails to manage the process? Keep reading…
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This new traffic model predicts how new developments impact pedestrians
A new traffic forecasting model may soon give cities the tools they need to project how a proposed development will impact a pedestrian’s ability to get around — and rethink their decision if the project discourages people from walking. Keep reading…
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Our streets aren’t safe for children
Yesterday, a driver in an SUV killed a four-year-old child at the intersection of Georgia Ave and Kennedy Street NW. It’s not just the one driver who’s responsible for the loss this child, but a whole system that prefers, very demonstrably at the expense of others’ lives, people who are able to afford cars, at the fastest speed possible, on trips that, for the most part, they are making alone. Keep reading…
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Transportation advocates push feds for a new traffic-control manual
Nonprofits America Walks and Transportation for America are urging the Federal Highway Administration to “reframe and rewrite” Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices in order to prioritize safety and equity over driver speed. Keep reading…
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National links: Here’s what happens when you drop parking minimums
Buffalo, New York ended parking minimums for developers, and we’re starting to see the results. Forget the double-diamond; meet the “peanutabout.” A Seattle plan could keep most cars out of downtown. Keep reading…
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DC’s top ten most hated intersections, according to 311 data
Which intersections in DC need the most TLC? The people putting in 311 requests have some ideas. Keep reading…
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Walking and transit are making progress in Tysons, but bikeability is lagging
Alternatives to cars have made progress in recent years in Tysons, particularly with the opening of the Silver Line. In many parts of the “edge city,” some or most errands can be done by foot, though often not without facing off against wide crosswalks and long “superblocks.” Multiple public transportation options are available throughout Tysons. But bicycling through Tysons, according to a market study, is still hazardous. Keep reading…
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Carmageddon? DC’s leaders can choose a different road.
When we inhale the autumn air this year, will it smell of pumpkin spice, fresh pencil shavings, and wood-burning fires, or the fumes from car tailpipes? Despite the unclear threat from COVID-19 variants, thanks to this year’s vaccine roll-out most of us expect a gradual return to on-site work and schooling. But how are we going to reach those places. Policymakers and transportation authorities have tools at their disposal to ensure that transit, bike, and sidewalks meet people’s evolving needs. Keep reading…
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A new bill proposes to make Maryland school zones safer for pedestrians, cyclists
Most people look forward to a new school in their neighborhood, but aren’t as excited about the potential for more car traffic and unsafe conditions for walking and biking. A new bill making its way through the General Assembly in Maryland seeks to fix that. Keep reading…