Posts tagged Public Safety
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Here’s what it takes to get speed humps approved on just one block
DDOT lacks the tools and leadership to move aggressively to make DC’s streets safe, argue two advocates with local government experience. Keep reading…
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Safety improvements planned for one in ten Richmond intersections, but is it enough?
With $8.9 million in state funding, Richmond’s Department of Public Works plans to implement safety improvements at one in ten Richmond intersections. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New Metrorail faregates curbed rate of evasion by more than 70%
New Metro faregates reduced rate of fare evasion by over 70%. Baltimore MobilityLink drivers demand better pay, bedbug mitigation in vehicles. Environmental groups sue to stop Virginia pullout from greenhouse gas initiative. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland to go forward with American Legion Bridge, I-270 toll lanes
Maryland DOT is applying for federal funds to widen I-495 and replace the American Legion Bridge. Environmental report released for Crystal City-to-DCA pedestrian bridge. “Build-to-rent” project coming to Ashburn. Keep reading…
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It’s time to “think different” about automated traffic enforcement
Present-day automated traffic enforcement is based on outdated criminological theories, John Leibovitz argues, and it’s time to explore how increased sensor deployment, decreased fines, use of positive incentives, and other changes can make streets safer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Condos driving increase in District home prices
Condos drive price appreciation in DC real estate market since 2022. Man critically injured after being struck by Red Line train. Flooding becoming more of a threat in majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods in the District. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Dulles Airport to launch largest solar airport project in the US
Dominion Energy and Dulles Airport launch largest US airport solar project. Alexandria leads nation with 435 office-to-residential unit conversions in 2022. DC implements youth curfew in eight neighborhoods. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA starts engagement process for changes at Brookland Metro station
WMATA opens public comment period for redevelopment of Brookland Metro station. Ten years later, authors investigate Uber’s effect on DC. Amtrak files eminent domain lawsuit for Baltimore tunnel project. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: House Republicans introduce Home Rule repeal
Republican trio moves to repeal DC Home Rule. Washington region new home listings hit a 20-year low. An extension of I-95 Express Lanes to open Thursday and Friday. Keep reading…
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Dave Thomas Circle is getting revamped. It’s not the first time.
After being redesigned and updated multiple times in the past four decades, a new configuration for the treacherous Northeast intersection is set to open soon. Will it be successful? Keep reading…