Posts about Roads
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Why I stopped taking my kid to school by bicycle
It’s 8:30 on a weekday morning and I’m writing this from the Metro Red Line. Normally, at this time on a beautiful, 70-degree post-summer morning, I would be riding my Urban Arrow bakfiets cargo bike, motoring along R Street NW with my two dogs and nine-year-old son Oliver in the front cargo box, wind in our hair, barking at strangers, etc. But that’s over now. Keep reading…
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Dude, where’s my ride? RideFinders helps RVA find vanpools & transit
As Richmond’s only non-profit ridesharing and transportation demand management (TDM) service, RideFinders plays a critical role in helping commuters make smarter decisions when navigating our existing transportation infrastructure. And the agency only wants to expand its reach. Keep reading…
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Elections and activism matter, victories on Seminary Road and Little Falls Parkway show
Alexndria will give Seminary Road a “road diet” to reduce rampant speeding and make the road safer, while Montgomery County reversed an earlier decision and will keep a safety-enhancing “road diet” on Little Falls Parkway. Both of these cases demonstrate how important it is for residents to pay attention to elected officials’ values and policy stances and advocate directly. Keep reading…
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How critical are protected bikeways? One street in Navy Yard tells the story.
What happened when the “How’s My Driving” app analyzed data before and after protected bike lanes were installed along 1200 First Street SE? Keep reading…
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Decode the interstates: What highway numbers actually mean
There’s a system to how interstate highways get their numbers. Learn it here. Keep reading…
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Why urbanism is good for children and teens
Many people still assume kids belong in the suburbs, where they’ve got yards to play in and great schools to learn in. But good, urban neighborhoods can produce good kids as well. Keep reading…
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This new Ward 8 group aims to engage residents in local transportation projects
Some Ward 8 residents have expressed frustration over lack of information about transportation projects in their area and opaque government processes. Now several local ANC commissioners are puttting together a group to help residents be more informed and engaged. Keep reading…
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To fix Dave Thomas Circle, prioritize public space & safety over through traffic, say experts
The intersection of Florida and New York Avenue, or “Dave Thomas Circle” as it is colloquially known, is dangerous and confounding to all who use it. An Urban Land Institute (ULI) panel report reimagines the intersection as a safe, public space that connects neighborhoods rather than dividing them. Keep reading…
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This video uses the “Cities: Skylines” game to show how freeways damage cities
This one video gives viewers a look at how freeways impact cities. Keep reading…
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During rush hour on a single day, we recorded nearly 300 H and I bus lane violations
On August 21, approximately 30 volunteers took positions along the new H and I Streets NW bus-only lanes to get a sense of how often other vehicles block them. They recorded nearly 300 violations using the How’s My Driving app during the morning and evening rush hour periods. Keep reading…