Posts tagged Scooters
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How might DC rethink urban living after COVID-19?
With the coronavirus, the District is facing an unprecedented health crisis that is further compounded by contentious national discourse about how cities can gingerly reopen. Once COVID-19 subsides, DC and other cities will also need to rethink how they envision urban areas so that residents, workers, and visitors can thrive in them. Keep reading…
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The DC Council is expected to take its first vote on a Vision Zero Omnibus bill Tuesday
On Tuesday, the DC Council will take its first vote on the Vision Zero Omnibus bill, which passed unanimously out of its committee hearing on July 10. This legislation is part of the District’s larger goal to end traffic deaths by 2024. Keep reading…
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The ReOpenDC report recommends reallocating street space for walking, restaurants, and buses
“DC should reallocate sidewalks and streets to support physical distancing for residents and greater outdoor capacity for restaurants and other businesses,” says one section of a new report, released Thursday by Mayor Muriel Bowser, “as well as reconfigure road lanes to prioritize Lifeline Network bus corridors.” Keep reading…
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Why a battle between tech visionaries, privacy advocates, Uber, and transportation officials is about much more than scooter data
Some city governments including Washington, DC and Los Angeles are finding themselves at loggerheads with a coalition of privacy advocates, civil rights groups, and Uber. They’re fighting over a new rules that require scooter companies to share information about trips, in real time, with the cities’ transportation agencies using a standard format called Mobility Data Standard, or MDS. Keep reading…
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Baltimore residents could soon get at least 25 more miles of road for exercise and recreation
A new bill passed by the Baltimore’s City Council Monday, and headed to the Mayor’s desk for his signature, could close at least 25 miles of road, spread out across all 14 City Council districts, for exercise. Keep reading…
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Muriel Bowser calls for tackling “long-standing inequities” highlighted by COVID-19. How can sustainable transportation contribute?
What role could there be for sustainable transportation modes like transit, biking, and walking in helping reshape a DC with more equitable access to jobs, health, education, and other opportunities? Keep reading…
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Being near water can be healthy during the pandemic. Here are five places to take in the region’s rivers
While crowding at popular riverside spots isn’t safe at this time, many folks have the right idea: Getting near or on our region’s rivers and waterways can reduce the collective stress we’re feeling and help us stay connected to our community and to the larger world. Keep reading…
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Could some streets in Tysons and other areas in Fairfax County be repurposed for recreational use?
The novel coronavirus has made crowded trails dangerous, parks forbidden, and taken most traffic off the roads. Could Fairfax County and VDOT open streets to pedestrians in Tysons and surrounding areas to provide a safer alternative for people who need physical activity? Keep reading…
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No scooter companies have applied to operate in Fairfax County
Six weeks after the county opened up for scooter permits, it has yet to receive an application. Keep reading…
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This app pays you for commuting. Here’s what happened when I used it.
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, along with the University of Maryland, released a smartphone app called incenTrip, which officially started servicing the region in August 2019. Commuters can earn points simply by traveling to work, whether it’s by bus, bike, walking, carpooling, or even driving a car, and they can redeem those points for money. And, for the last few months, I’ve been getting paid to commute to work. Keep reading…