Posts about Roads
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These “road diets” would make streets safer and barely affect traffic. Why do people oppose them?
Recently, some local projects to calm traffic and increase safety for all road users have been met with a surprising amount of resistence. Worse, regional officials seem to be prioritizing voices of opposition over actual studies, and it’s keeping our communities unsafe. So what can these incidents tell us? Keep reading…
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A bridge would connect the Arboretum and Kenilworth Park, but how will it impact the Anacostia River?
Many Ward 5 and 7 residents and other people who bike are excited about a planned pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the Anacostia River. It would give them the opportunity to walk or pedal from one side of the river to the other via a protected trail. However, some people are worried the Arboretum-Kenilworth Park bridge will obstruct river flow and visibility for boaters. Keep reading…
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MoCo’s Planning Board puts car speed over safety at a crossing where a cyclist died
Counter to the advice of its own staff and the county’s goal of eliminating road deaths, the Montgomery County Planning Board voted to add two lanes back to Little Falls Parkway at the dangerous Capital Crescent Trail crossing where a cyclist died. The new plan would also reroute the trail crossing to Arlington Road a few yards away. Keep reading…
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Video: How are downtown DC’s red hot summer bus lanes working out?
What’s black and white but red all summer? DC’s H and I street pilot bus-only lanes are getting more publicity, now from a short film produced by TransitCenter and Streetfilms. Keep reading…
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Here’s what Montgomery County Planning Board candidates think
Next week is the biggest election in Montgomery County you can’t vote for. County Councilmembers will vote to appoint new members to the Planning Board, which oversees parks, reviews development proposals, and creates long-term transportation plans. Here’s what each of the candidates have to say about the big issues facing the county. Keep reading…
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East of the Anacostia residents discuss how transportation can be more equitable
Communities east of the Anacostia River have historically faced less investment from the city. The road network is largely built around automobiles, and geographic challenges like steep hills mean that getting around can be inconvenient and unsafe, especially for people walking, scooting, or bicycling. Keep reading…
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Suitland Metro station is inaccessible to people walking. Here’s how it could better serve the community.
The Federal Government is by far the largest source of employment in the region, and many government offices were constructed near Metro accordingly. Unfortunately, federal agencies often design their campuses and otherwise plan around automobiles. Perhaps the most egregious case of this is the Suitland Metro station. Keep reading…
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Road trip! DC Councilmembers try out the H & I pilot bus lanes
DC’s dedicated bus lanes need long-term political commitment to thrive amid the jungle of competing demands for our street space. That commitment had a visible boost Monday, as a group of DC councilmembers gamely tried out the H & I pilot bus lanes, and shared their thoughts on the value of bus priority in the District. Keep reading…
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Nine Montgomery County officials agree to ditch their cars this week
This week, from June 10 to June 16, several Montgomery County elected officials and planning board members have pledged to leave their personal vehicles parked at home. These officials will put their pro-transit public positions to the test as they attempt to use public transit or active transport (foot, bicycle, scooter) to attend all work business and personal activities. Keep reading…
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Bike access comes before car parking in Amsterdam. What about near Amsterdam Falafelshop?
Adams Morgan’s Advisory Neighboorhood Commission (ANC) recently passed a resolution in favor of three new Capital Bikeshare stations in the neighborhood, despite pressure from the Adams Morgan Business Improvement District (BID) to not install one at 2424 18th Street NW. The BID and 30 businesses who signed their letter think DDOT should simply expand nearby bike stations. Keep reading…