Posts about Roads
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The tragic death of a cyclist highlights the danger of this Capital Crescent Trail crossing
In October 2016, beloved longtime Chevy Chase West resident Dr. Ned Gaylin was killed by a driver while cycling at the nearby intersection of the Capital Crescent Trail and Little Falls Parkway. Now in reaction to this tragedy, Montgomery County and the local parks service could make some engineering changes to protect people walking and biking in the area. Keep reading…
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This is why cyclists love green bike lanes
Green-painted bike lanes make cycling safer, by reminding car drivers to watch out for cyclists when driving across bike lanes. That’s a great benefit, and it works, but it’s not the main reason so many cyclists get so excited over a little bit of color. Keep reading…
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Throwback Thursday: Drivers must merge into bike lanes before turning right
The garbage truck and driver who killed Alice Swanson two years ago was making an improper turn, but most drivers would make the same mistake. The correct procedure is for drivers to merge into the bicycle lane before the intersection, then turn from that lane. Keep reading…
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GGWash Sandbox: H Street NE is a great candidate for a Georgetown-style weekend sidewalk widening
For the last three years, the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) has implemented a temporary sidewalk widening program. Residents and businesses love it, and it’s even improved vehicle travel times along M Street when in effect. Could this work in another neighborhood? Keep reading…
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Myth busting: DC Home Rule prohibits a “commuter tax,” but that’s not why we don’t have congestion pricing
Why aren't there tolls on the Potomac River bridges? Why doesn't DC have a congestion charge to drive downtown, like London does or New York has considered? Is it because the Home Rule Act prohibits a “commuter tax?” It's a common argument, but isn't the reason. Keep reading…
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Huge improvements for safety, cycling, and walking on C Street NE are back on (cycle) track
C Street NE near RFK Stadium is a mega-street with fast-moving traffic. A project to calm traffic and make it better for walking and bicycling is moving forward, after transportation officials almost cut back the project but reversed course in the wake of community uproar. Keep reading…
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DC sets new goals to be sustainable
In 2012, DC released its Sustainable DC plan, with ambitious goals for sustainability in energy, trash, transportation, and much more. Now, officials are updating it, and they have a new set of goals for you to look at. What do you think? Keep reading…
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What does 14th Street need for buses, bicyclists, and walkers?
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is taking a closer look at how to improve congestion on 14th Street NW in the area around and south of the Columbia Heights Metro station. Nothing has been proposed yet and the agency and local Advisory Neighborhood Commissions are hosting a community work sessions to discuss solutions on June 23. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s wants better-connected development
Prince George's County’s proposed zoning ordinance includes new regulations to encourage connectivity between developments for people walking, bicycling, and driving. The County Council is currently considering overhauling the 50+ year-old zoning code and adopting a new one to guide future development. Keep reading…
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Most pedestrians killed by drivers in the District are hit during darker times
Pedestrian fatalities in the District overwhelmingly occur during periods of limited natural light; more than 86% of pedestrian fatalities from 2015 until now happened during night, dawn, or dusk. Any effort to eliminate pedestrian fatalities will need to identify factors that can reduce the dangers to pedestrians during darker times of the day. Keep reading…