Posts about Roads
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What does a regional trail network in Washington actually look like?
Trails like Four-Mile Run in Arlington; the Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis in Prince George’s County; and the Marvin Gaye Trail in Washington all help people stay active, connect neighborhoods and workplaces, and support sustainable modes of transportation. Unfortunately, most of the time jurisdictions build their own trails without considering the greater network they feed into. Keep reading…
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Don’t make this Little Falls Parkway crossing deadly again
After a cyclist was struck and killed by a driver at the intersection of the Capital Crescent Trail and Little Falls Parkway in late 2016, the local parks service put in temporary measures to slow traffic in the area. So far this “road diet” has been successful, and the parks service is considering what elements to make permanent. However, some want to return to four lanes. Keep reading…
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What’s wrong with parking in bike lanes? A lot, actually
The Washington Post recently published a letter to the editor that argues parking in a bike lane isn’t really a problem. Though anecdotally common, this sort of blasé attitude towards traffic safety puts bicyclists — and other road users — at risk. Keep reading…
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“Stay away from the bike lane”
I see people driving crazy in the bike lane.
I seen a truck hit a lady in the bike lane.
I seen a car hit a man in the bike lane.
Why can’t the people understand this the bike lane? Keep reading… -
Study a bikeway and ditch the reversible lane on Connecticut Avenue, residents say
Residents along DC’s Connecticut Avenue want the city to study ways to make it safer, including removing the current reversible lane, adding a protected bikeway, and/or otherwise changing the traffic patterns. Keep reading…
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Events: Celebrate DC’s newest bus lane on Wednesday evening
There are several important meetings and gatherings this week that need your urbanist voice! Check out the details below and make space in your calendar to advocate for more buses and to speak up for open public space at the zoo. Keep reading…
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See the early plans to expand the Beltway and I-270 in Maryland
Maryland is moving forward with plans to expand the Beltway and I-270, and has released a set of design options to choose from. Meanwhile, opposition is getting more organized. Keep reading…
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Cyclists and advocates rally for “streets that don’t kill people” in DC
A crowd of about 100 cyclists and advocates gathered in front the Wilson building downtown on Thursday, July 19 at noon to push DC to do more to improve safety for people walking and bicycling in the city. The rally comes after two cyclists were struck and killed by drivers in DC within two weeks of each other at the end of June and early July. Keep reading…
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New Google Earth images show the latest changes in the Washington region
This week, Google Earth added new aerial images of the Washington region from April 30 of this year. These images provide an updated view of some of the region’s latest infrastructure projects. Keep reading…
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DC councilmembers are exempt from some parking regulations. That doesn’t mean they should flout the rules.
DC’s parking immunity law for councilmembers is back in the news again, thanks to Ward 2 Councilmember and Metro Board Chair Jack Evans telling a concerned citizen on Saturday that “if I park illegally, that opens up a spot for you.” It’s not the first time that Evans has made headlines for flouting parking rules. Keep reading…