Posts about Transit
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Metro will look at the “invisible tunnel” “later this year”
The idea of a virtual tunnel between the two Farragut stations on Metrorail was the subject of several posts on CommuterPage and here about two years ago. The idea is to allow passengers to exit one Farragut station and enter the other within a set period of time, counting the whole thing as a single trip rather than two trips. Given that Metro is currently making significant changes… Keep reading…
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Montgomery planning science hub in White Oak
Tomorrow, Montgomery County planners will hold an open house to discuss the East County Science Center Master Plan. They propose creating a new center for technology and commerce around the FDA’s new campus and a relocated Washington Adventist Hospital. The eastern side of Montgomery County hasn’t always enjoyed the fruits of its prosperity. It doesn’t… Keep reading…
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Is driving now cheaper than Metro? No.
Yesterday, Washingtonian Capital Comment blog calculated whether it is cheaper to drive into DC from the suburbs instead of riding Metro after the fare hike went into effect. Rodger Nayak found driving to be cheaper “every time, … particularly if you take your car to the subway station and pay to park in a Metro garage or lot. However, as many commenters almost immediately… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Slow down, speed up
WMATA’s house; Suicide on Metro not involving train; Other ideas for station retail; Gas station proposal out of gas; ACTing through letters; Church parkers speak loudly; Shoup on DC parking pilots; Destruction in Europe. Keep reading…
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How could Metro share regional bus pass revenue?
Last week, we discussed why regional bus providers are unhappy with the current regional bus pass arrangement, and why some sort of revenue sharing agreement is vital to maintaining bus pass flexibility for customers. Today, we’ll look into what some of the options are for a sharing proposal. First, we’ll look at my recommended proposal. Under this… Keep reading…
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Metro FAQ: Why no peak Yellow Line past Mt. Vernon Sq.?
Periodically, we get questions about some of the nuances of Metro’s service and operations. Some of these came up in a recent thread. While some of you know the answers, many don’t. Therefore, we decided to review some of these topics. In December 2006, Metro began extending Yellow Line trains to Fort Totten off peak. It started as a pilot, but increasing demand for… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bike hate and Smart Growth love
Weekend car-nage; Bike lanes and you; Trite, indeed; Best McCartney column ever; Dr. G to Metro: “Fix something”; Fight over Clarendon outdoor seating; MoCo employees not sharing. Keep reading…
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Brunch links: The road ahead
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NCPC Chair Bryant asks FTA to deny streetcar grant to DC
Is expanding the power of a federal panel more important than transit and economic development in the District of Columbia? If you’re Preston Bryant, the chair of the National Capital Planning Commission and an economic and infrastructure consultant in Richmond, yes it is. Bryant sent a letter to FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff asking the agency “to withhold federal… Keep reading…
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Cooling off in the Flickr pool
Thanks to everyone who joined the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and submitted photos! Here are a few of our favorites this week. Keep reading…