Posts tagged Wmata
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Breakfast links: Tysons in transit-ion
Inside the Tysons tunnel; New Tysons buses, VRE operator; Idaho stop or a wink?; Where should the Google trike go?; Toronto may look to alley density; NJ Transit site snazzier but not more transparent; Less frequent service, less TOD?. Keep reading…
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What about a “Gold Line” for Route 7?
Last week’s pair of posts discussing the Silver Line and a high-speed link to Dulles posed ideas about triple tracking the Silver Line or creating a new line along the W&OD trail. While we’re looking at the Silver Line and transit in Fairfax, there is another opportunity that planners are missing: Route 7 through Falls Church and Fairfax County. Imagine if planners… Keep reading…
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Was the lack of express tracks a lack of foresight?
One of the more common complaints about Metro, especially with increasing ridership, is the lack of a four-track subway downtown. Last week, a set of point-counterpoint posts by myself and Spencer Lepler touched off more calls for express tracks in GGW’s comment threads. They say hindsight is 20/20, and that is precisely what these past express track criticisms are. Keep reading…
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How could Metro be more transparent and accountable?
When Michael posted about CSG’s petition for more Metro funding, many commenters responded that you’re hesitant to support Metro until it improves its management, its transparency, or its responsiveness to riders. Keep reading…
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America’s Metro (Not)
Last week, GGW’s daily links thread noted Metro’s consideration of moving to automated station announcements within trains, instead of the current announcements made by train operators. The link included a look back to when Metro’s 7000 series railcars were first announced, more than a year and a half ago. Keep reading…
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A Silver Line express without more tracks?
Greater Greater Washington has recently been hosting a debate about the need for a more direct rail connection to Dulles Airport. Spencer Lepler has argued that Virginia should convert the W&OD trail to an interurban rail line providing express non-stop service to downtown Washington. In rebuttal, Matt Johnson has argued that the Silver Line is enough of an investment in the… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tragedy of the anti-commons
The Grinch stole playtime; Green line severed; Declining ridership means cuts; Tougher penalties for phones than booze?; Franklin School RFP; Another driverless car. Keep reading…
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New York MTA changes stance on open data
The New York MTA has a new policy: Transit data is more valuable to the agency when released publicly at no charge than when hoarded as a potential source of revenue. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Suburbs aren’t all the same
Not a safe route yet; Les banlieues américaines; Farmer’s Market … to go; The obvious (finally); Arlington an oasis; Race to the bottom; Transit planning in a recession. Keep reading…
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Metro ridership, revenues declining
According to this presentation before Metro’s finance committee this week, the June 23 red line accident, lower gas prices and a declining economy have all contributed to lower ridership on Metrorail and Metrobus than originally anticipated. Keep reading…