Posts tagged Transit
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To get cars off the road as it grows its workforce, Tysons gets into vanpooling
Every day, swaths of people commute into Tysons. Some take Metro and a handful bicycle, but the majority drive solo in an automobile. However, there’s another more eco-friendly mode that’s gaining traction: vanpooling. Keep reading…
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The Greater Richmond Transit Company’s new CEO answers 5 questions about her vision
Richmond has been logging a series of transit successes over the past year—17% gains in ridership, a coming expansion down Route 1 into Chesterfield, and service extensions in Henrico. Richmond’s premier transit provider, the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), also has a new leader, its sixth (and first female) CEO, Julie Timm. Keep reading…
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Maryland wants to slash its funding for transit, and it would hit Baltimore hard
The Maryland Department of Transportation is slashing transit funding over the next six years by $345 million, and the cuts will hit Baltimore particularly hard. The list of new transit projects in the pipeline for the Baltimore area until 2025 consists of a single pedestrian bridge at the Patapsco light rail station south of the Baltimore City-County line. Keep reading…
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Washington area commuters are driving less and using transit more
In recent years, there has been no shortage of bad news about local riders fleeing transit. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), however, has published a report indicating that commuters are increasingly choosing transit or telework over driving. Keep reading…
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Six Ward 2 council candidates talk urbanist issues, with no Jack Evans
On Thursday, September 26, DC Council candidates for Ward 2 gathered for their first forum to talk housing, transportation, the climate crisis, and other social justice issues. Candidates John Fanning, Jordan Grossman, Daniel Hernandez, Patrick Kennedy, Kishan Putta, and Yilin Zhang offered their views. Current Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans, who’s embroiled in an ethics scandal and has not yet filed for re-election, was invited but did not attend. Keep reading…
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National links: What’s it like for women to navigate LA’s transit system?
A new report from LA Metro unpacks the transit needs and concerns of LA women. Telecommuting is changing the real estate market. The High Line celebrates 10 years. Keep reading…
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Want a pet? That doesn’t mean you need a car.
If you don’t have a car or don’t want to drive all the time, taking care of a pet can seem cumbersome. But transporting a small or medium pet without a car is easier than it sounds. As the proud servant to an 18-pound dog, I’ve learned how to take him around DC without a car. Keep reading…
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Red bus lanes: Now in Rosslyn & Silver Spring!
Arlington and Mongtomery County are getting into the red bus lane game with newly red lanes at Rosslyn and Silver Spring Metro stations. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s has adopted Vision Zero. It has a long road ahead.
Prince George’s County has recently launched its Vision Zero safety campaign, joining many other jurisdictions in the region. Vision Zero is a transportation safety program that aims to eliminate all transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries for people walking, bicycling, using transit, driving, or using any mode. Keep reading…
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This video explains why public transit in America is so bad
Our Metro system is well known for its flaws, yet it stands as one of the best subway systems in the US despite them. American public transit was once the envy of the world, with over 11,000 miles of electrified streetcar. Today, all urban transit lines combined equal only about half of that number, despite American population growth. So what happened? Keep reading…