Posts tagged Traffic
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National links: Noise pollution from traffic hurts children’s brains
Traffic noise pollution negatively impacts children’s brain development. Cities need to rethink their approach to retail land use regulations. Caltrans views highway expansion as being aligned with the state’s climate goals. Keep reading…
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National links: Always warehouses in Philadelphia
Philadelphia warehouse boom. Introducing the “groundscaper.” AI traffic models are only as good as input data. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Car commutes worsen as more return to in-person work
Car commutes in the DC area are getting worse. House Oversight Committee passes bill authorizing redevelopment of RFK stadium. Alexandria’s City Council set to support Shirlington Transit Center expansion. Keep reading…
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“It’s a disaster in Fairfax County.” Can a near miss dashboard make Northern Virginia’s streets safer?
Fairfax County transportation advocates created a tracking dashboard to prevent traffic crashes. What they found was worse than they were expecting. Keep reading…
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TSI 2.0: Moving toward a fairer allocation of DDOT resources
The District Department of Transportation announced a new way of handling requests for traffic safety interventions, an imperfect but meaningful step toward more equitable allocation of limited resources. Keep reading…
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Why should it cost $2.5 million to lower the speed limit 5 mph in Richmond?
When a bill to lower speed limits to 20 mph across the city of Richmond, Va. passed in 2022, officials stated the new limit would have to be posted on every block, with a price tag the city couldn’t afford. For now, Richmonders are stuck with higher speeds. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Looking beyond the Potomac for drinking water
Can the region find backup drinking water sources? Alexandria seeks funding for bus rapid transit along Duke Street. DC Council advances bill to increase electricity sourced from solar energy. Keep reading…
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National links: Poor transit options a major factor keeping people from returning to the office
Commute drudgery a major factor driving hesitance to return to the office. Climate-safe cities must prepare for climate refugees. Omaha removing the city’s only protected bike lane. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: FHWA puts indefinite hold on plans for Beltway, I-495, BW Parkway toll lanes
Federal Highway Administration delays toll lane plans. DC will not receive National Guard aid for migrants. Blair to request recount in a tight Montgomery County Executive race. Keep reading…
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Getting there: A video recap from Part 3 of our series on transportation in the Washington region
Jonathan Hall of the University of Toronto and Kate Slevin of the Regional Plan Association discuss congestion pricing and how it could help DC achieve sustainability, equity, and mobility goals. Keep reading…