Posts tagged White House
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Breakfast links: Stay safe and share
Vision Zero comes to Alexandria; Bikeshare for College Park; Suggested shelter changes; Expert expectations; Downtown’s ups and downs; SelectPass going strong; Firearms in Ward 5; Bikes that grow; And…. Keep reading…
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America’s most unattainable housing is right by downtown DC. That’s a huge problem.
This article was posted as an April Fool’s joke. Five people are currently vying for the chance to occupy the White House this November, but only one will win. This is a classic supply and demand problem, and the solution is simple: Build more housing. Keep reading…
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The new White House bike ramps just got painted lanes
Last week, bike ramps went in on the edge of Lafayette Square near the White House, giving cyclists an easier route around a Secret Service checkpoint. Yesterday, DDOT added additional pavement markings to help riders navigate the new layout. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Wait until spring
Bus lane delays ahead; Bridge bummer; Show me the data; Office park makeover; Rhode Island Avenue revs up; Ashburn advances; Stranded in the South; Signs signs. Keep reading…
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The secret park by the White House could be great, if people knew about it
Pershing Park is one of DC’s most unique and potentially pleasant public spaces. Unfortunately, few people have ever enjoyed it because the park’s best elements are hidden behind an uninviting raised embankment. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Utterly official
Another option, please; Purple Line delayed again; White flag; The People’s House; Construction blocks; Better buses; Stamp of approval; Strike snarls commutes; And…. Keep reading…
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Bollards shape bicycle tracks in the snow
Snow is not just fun or a chore to shovel, but also a planning tool in the way it visually reveals the paths people take as they walk, bike, or drive. Jeff Miller captured this fascinating photograph of how bicyclists’ many paths converge on a few points as they pass through the bollards on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House. Keep reading…
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“No way.” “Absolutely not.” Residents react to the Secret Service’s idea to restrict more area around the White House
A dangerous man managed to jump the White House fence, run across the lawn, and even get in an unlocked door before being caught on Friday. The Secret Service, with egg on its face, has suggested a few ways to beef up security, including searching anyone even walking on Pennsylvania Avenue. Many bloggers and just about every Washington Post columnist weighed in on this idea. And… Keep reading…
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Park Service could route cyclists away from White House
E Street NW in front of the White House was closed to traffic after 9/11. While car traffic is banned, bicyclists face barriers to using it as well. A new plan by the National Park Service could push cyclists off the street entirely. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Readiness
EMTs in short supply; Just-in-time memorial fix; Bike lane paving scheduled; Howard Co. goes electric; Think tank goes IMBY; Eastern Shore bridge to be replaced; Bus driver stabbed; And…. Keep reading…