Posts tagged Performance Parking
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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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Breakfast links: Go for safety
Safety fixes approved; Bus thief made a convincing driver; Hot and on the wrong track; East Falls Church accepted; Riemer only endorsed challenger; Parking czar?; ARTful improvements; Public street, no photography. 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: Choice of spots
Off the bus, nowhere to go; Spots for trails?; Hit and runs and intentional hits; Mayoral candidates want our vote; We’re bohemian, and have Thai; Too many cars; And…. Keep reading…
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Metro parking prices should reflect crowding
At some Metrorail stations, the existing parking lots are never fully utilized, while at other stations, the spaces fill up quickly, leaving commuters unable to find a space. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: We like Mike
Too many Michael Browns; 2 bus drivers arrested; Mt. P library patrons not going quietly; Water taxis?; Silly merchants; Sillier merchants; Our brains make no sense. Keep reading…
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Dinner links: In public
This article was posted as an April Fool’s joke. Keep reading…
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How would you solve the WMATA budget?
WMATA has created an online survey for riders to weigh in on the many fare increase and service cut alternatives in the FY2011 budget. Take the survey and give your thoughts on which ideas to accept and which to reject. Here are the options I chose. I’m not totally positive this is best, as some of these items will still mean severe losses of ridership, but I tried to tailor… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Semi-secret plans
Whitehurst teardown back?; Secret plan to fix Metro today; Even more bike lane details; Know any great candidates?; Gaithersbungle looms; 2 hours isn’t enough; More food for all. Keep reading…
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Brunch links: The quality of local coverage
Dr. Anti Anti-Car; Not enough war on drivers?; Dr. Understanding Parking; Oh, snap, but no; Now really not street-facing; And…. Keep reading…