Posts about Roads
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Destroying traffic cameras isn’t an answer. Making them more swift, certain, and fair is.
Criminology research says that “swift, certain, and fair” punishments work better than infrequent, highly punitive ones. No word on whether this may also make people less likely to smash traffic cameras. Keep reading…
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The state of biking in Baltimore is bleak, but it’s brighter elsewhere in Maryland
While Baltimore seems resistant to promoting biking, surrounding counties and smaller cities have gone in the opposite direction and are boosting their cycling infrastructure. So why is Charm City moving in the wrong direction? Keep reading…
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Montgomery wants to build a better bus system, but anti-BRT activists oppose plans
Montgomery County wants to create a new bus rapid transit system that would help alleviate congestion and boost economic development. However, some people aren't keen on the idea. Keep reading…
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DC needs to pick up the pace if it wants more people on bikes and buses
DC wants more people on buses and bicycles, but it needs to pick up the pace on its projects to get there. The city must streamline current processes and remove obstacles to creating a comprehensive transit and bike lane network. Keep reading…
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Like maps? Play the Straight Curvy Road game, and see where maps take you
Pick a big suburban road (not too big). Ignore its names. Follow it straight through every intersection until you can't anymore. Where do you go? Keep reading…
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People parking on the 4th Street NE bikeway is a problem. What are we going to do about it?
Bicycle planners talk a lot about the E’s: education, enforcement, and engineering. This is a scenario in which all three Es have been tried, but to no avail — drivers keep parking on the 4th Street NE bikeway in DC. Keep reading…
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DC narrows alternatives for the “Dave Thomas Circle” revamp to two
That odd island of land with the Wendy's stuck in the middle of Florida and New York Avenue has been confounding commuters for decades. Both proposals DDOT is considering provide more space for pedestrians and cyclists while also attempting to improve circulation through the intersection. Keep reading…
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Ask GGWash: How can I get traffic calming in my neighborhood?
One of GGWash's readers wrote in with concerns about drivers speeding through the neighborhood, potentially putting his kids and other residents in danger. We offer some concrete actions to help calm traffic. Keep reading…
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Don’t want to venture outdoors? Take cover in one of these indoor shortcuts.
Stepping off Metro and want to avoid chilly winter winds for a few more moments? There might be an indoor shortcut along your route that could shave some distance off your walk, or at least let you enjoy a few moments of extra climate-control en route. Keep reading…
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I-66 tolls may see changes after Virginia’s next legislative session
Since tolling on I-66 began in December, there's been a lot of outrage over high prices and changes are already being debated in Richmond. The state department of transportation points out there is not enough data to make any big changes yet, and trip times have in fact decreased — which was the project's main goal. Keep reading…