Posts about Roads
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Zero Vision in DC: Vision Zero is a disability rights issue
Disabled people are disproportionately affected when it comes to road safety. Here’s how we can do better. Keep reading…
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New federal law requires pedestrian safety measures — but only for some states
A slate of new guidelines will encourage all states to spend their federal safety dollars on protecting vulnerable road users, while requiring some to do it based on a new rule buried in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law— but some advocates say both the recommendations and the rule could be even stronger. Keep reading…
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Baltimore looks to right-size Druid Park Lake Drive
A too-large road that has cut Baltimore communities off from parkland and services could finally get a road diet. Keep reading…
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Tesla’s self-driving car beta software has “assertive” setting that breaks common safety laws
Tesla’s new autonomous vehicle software that includes an “assertive” setting that will direct the car to tailgate other motorists, perform unsafe passing maneuvers, and roll through certain stops. 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…
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What role should driver education and enforcement play in road safety?
Education, enforcement… or infrastructure changes? Road safety and Vision Zero advocates are struggling to find the right balance. Keep reading…
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Why cars with dozens of unpaid tickets remain on DC streets
Some drivers are racking up unpaid speed camera tickets, but their cars are remaining on DC roads. A council roundtable Monday examined the issue. Keep reading…
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Getting there: A video recap from Part 2 of our series on transportation in the Washington region
Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins, Director of Policy and Partnerships at the Natural Resources Defense Council and Beth Osborne, Director of Transportation for America, joined GGWash last month to discuss transportation equity in the Washington region for part 2 in our series, Getting There. Keep reading…
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Reflections on “fixing” Dave Thomas Circle
Earlier this month, DDOT released its “final” design for the intersection known as Dave Thomas Circle. With construction slated to begin next summer, one longtime advocate for the renovation takes stock of the progress advocates made, explains where we fell short and identifies lessons for future projects. Keep reading…
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A World Day of Remembrance wall at Union Station honored all those impacted by traffic violence
In the week leading up to World Day of Remembrance, held this past Sunday, visitors left written tributes, photos, poems, flowers, and candles on an interactive Remembrance Wall, reflecting upon traffic violence and urging the adoption of proven solutions to stop it. Keep reading…