Posts about Roads
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DC slows plans to calm traffic on First Street in Bloomingdale
The DDOT is backpedaling on plans to calm traffic on First Street NW. The agency told the Bloomingdale Civic Association last week that, despite previous statements that it could install curb extensions or mini-roundabouts along the residential corridor, it can only deploy digital signs that show drivers how fast they are going. Keep reading…
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The CC2DCA bridge project is more than a connection to the airport
Resident of Crystal City or not, you may have heard about the ambitious CC2DCA pedestrian bridge project which could link the area’s main commercial axis, Crystal Drive, to Ronald Reagan National Airport and Mount Vernon trail. Keep reading…
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Here are the top five issues you said GGWash should advocate on
The GGWash community cares about walkable, equitable urban places — that’s what we write and read about every day. We also take action when the right opportunity arises and do our best to take our cues from you, faithful readers, on what issues are worth organizing about. Keep reading…
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Let’s build a piazza in Dupont Circle!
Dupont Circle is getting a plaza over busy Connecticut Avenue between the Dupont Circle and Q Street. This is a great opportunity to build more community space, and based on reader feedback it’s clear that the best option here is a park that prioritizes people over cars. Keep reading…
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DC may require ride-hailing companies to share data, but won’t encourage pooling
Cities have required taxis to give logs of their rides to regulators for a long time. New York, Toronto, Chicago, Seattle, and others ask for taxi-like data from ride-hailing companies such as Uber, Lyft, and Via. Now, DC might join them. However, it won't follow through on an earlier proposal to encourage carpooling on these ride-hailing services. Keep reading…
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To cut down on traffic, DC may encourage sharing Ubers, Lyfts, and Vias
Ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft, and Via are growing rapidly. They are actually two kinds of service: private cars and shared, with shared cars much better for traffic, sustainability, and roadway efficiency. Now, the DC Council has taken a positive step to encourage sharing, relative to riding alone, in the tax code. Keep reading…
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Tysons Corner wants people to live on the edge
There are big changes afoot in Tysons Corner, a flashy “edge” city where many people go to work, eat, and shop — but rarely live. Tysons’ vision for 2050 is to build transit-oriented development, a mix of density, and walkable spaces in an effort to attract new residents. Keep reading…
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Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington is at urbanist odds with its neighbors
Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) in Arlington wants to expand its facilities, including a new outpatient center and a 2,000-car parking garage free for employees. While neighbors and local advocates generally support the hospital and its expansion, both groups have major concerns about the proposal. Keep reading…
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Should DC put a bike rack on every street corner?
One solution that would help all bikes, dockless or not: more bike parking. That’s what DC Councilmember At-large David Grosso thinks the city should invest in, and in a letter to Transportation Committee chair Mary Cheh he outlined how he thinks DC should go about it. Keep reading…
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The District Department of Transportation may build a shared street in Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle could be getting a plaza over the busy Connecticut Avenue, which currently slices the area in half and makes it unfriendly to people walking. Last week at a community meeting, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) presented initial concepts for a “deck-over” project that would stretch from Dupont Circle to California Street NW. Keep reading…