Posts about Roads
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While USDOT showcases dangerous trucks, DC Council passes higher annual fees for their drivers
DC’s new vehicle fee structure is included in the final FY 2023 budget. It will yield up to $10 million per year. Keep reading…
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Why pedestrian deaths in the US hit a record high in 2021
Pedestrian death rates climbed to a 40-year high in 2021, but experts say the factors driving the surge in national traffic violence crisis emerged far earlier — and that policymakers urgently need to confront them. Keep reading…
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Adams Morgan stakeholders grapple over road safety improvements
Adams Morgan community stakeholders are pushing for road changes that would increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, potentially shift bus routes, and limit vehicle access to major thoroughfares in the neighborhood. Keep reading…
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Commuters in the region continue to choose gridlock
Around 80% of commuters in the region still drive alone or carpool, compared to around 15% who ride public transit. But transit ridership is much higher in Greater Washington than in most US cities. Keep reading…
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Let’s bust another myth: car-friendly cities are not age-friendly cities
Sometimes senior citizens need cars to get around cities, and sometimes they need other modes. Let’s start with a holistic look at our goals, and design from there. Keep reading…
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The happy Mother’s Day I want
When it comes to traffic safety, you can’t truly protect your own child without protecting all of them. Keep reading…
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DC’s current car trip reduction goal is woefully inadequate
DC’s current plan is to ADD 150,000 daily car trips to our roads. Keep reading…
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Region’s transportation project list largely ignores public input, but the plan can still be improved
OPINION: Though Visualize 2045 remains largely unchanged from the 2018 version, there is still time to improve the plan. Keep reading…
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What would a Green New Deal for DC look like?
The Green New Deal, the economic and environmental plan most prominantly championed by New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has sweeping ideas for a change in national policy. But what would a more localized Green New Deal for DC look like? Keep reading…
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How asphalt art can protect vulnerable road users
In a new report, researchers analyzed crash rates and driver behavior, before and after traffic-calming art projects were added to the 17 US roads and intersections. Here’s what they discovered. Keep reading…