Transportation
Greater Greater Washington writes about how people get around the Washington region, whether on Metro, buses, streetcars, driving, walking, biking, or any other method.
One of the region’s strengths is the wide range of options for travel. There are many walkable places in DC, Maryland, and Virginia where people could choose transit, walk or bike, or if they don’t have their own car, grab a shared vehicle or hail a ride. This reduces the need to own cars, saving people money and reducing traffic congestion.
As our region grows, it is imperative to continue to make these options safe, economical, and available to even more people. It is imperative to ensure safe sidewalks and bicycle infrastructure, expand transit options, and add housing near existing transit stations.
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Streetcars, bike lanes gain support
While downtown for the streetcar unveiling, Tom Sherwood of News 4 talked to some people about the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes as well and explained DDOT’s efforts toward non-auto transportation in DC: Even random people on the street like the bike lanes, as does our own Michael Perkins (the third person interviewed). Via WashCycle. Matt Johnson also stopped… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Warping Metro
Maryland is a “deadbeat”; Debating “peak of the peak”; Republicans for tolls and against new lanes; Bad times on some buses; Free streetcars? Maybe some places; Your friendly bike lane PSA; Eyes on the street FTW. Keep reading…
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Gorge yourself on streetcars
This week you can enjoy more streetcar goodness than ever before. A real streetcar is now open to the public at 9th and H, the streetcar technology seminar is tomorrow, and Tommy Wells is leading a streetcar tour Friday. This morning, Mayor Fenty, DDOT Director Gabe Klein, Councilmembers Jim Graham and Jack Evans, and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced the streetcar at a… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Let’s roll
Wiehle turning; Metro momentum; High turnover or high demand?; Barnes Dance in Chinatown?; What Cohen says about their project; WTOP on top of bike safety; Planning can go in both directions; And…. Keep reading…
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DDOT moves planned I Street cycle track to M Street
As Pennsylvania Avenue gets its new bike lanes, DDOT has adjusted and improved its plans for the other downtown cycle tracks. A DC government source said that the agency has eliminated the proposed westbound cycle track on I Street and shifted it to M Street between 15th and 29th Streets. The reasons for this change are twofold. First, traffic models indicated that removing… Keep reading…
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Lunch links: Spaces and trees
Space that’s green but little else; Give the kids some space; Trees please; The Gaithers-somewhat-less-bungled; NYC trying bus cameras; We need a good Amtrak; And…. Keep reading…
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New calendar shows scheduled Metro track work and delays
On Monday, Metro announced its schedule of weeknight and weekend track work. With so much of the system being upgraded and maintained, it’s difficult to remember when to expect delays and disruptions. Keep reading…
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AAA says “share the road,” AAA Mid-Atlantic hogs it
AAA Mid-Atlantic must not have gotten the memo: bicycles aren’t a scourge to oppose at all costs. May is National Bike Month, and the national organization put out a press release urging drivers to respect bicyclists. “AAA appreciates the continued efforts of stakeholders and transportation officials towards making roads safer for motorists and cyclists alike.”… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Make the point
The graph that moves backward; Sarles should push harder, ride buses; MA’s bicycle Republican; Construction pushes peds into street; War on grand staircases; Sun rising on East Campus; Iconic bus map?. Keep reading…
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Swaim-Staley says “Maryland will deliver,” but will it?
The Fair Share for Metro campaign and the Washington Post’s supportive editorials have finally triggered a response from the O’Malley administration. Maryland Transportation Secretary Beverley Swaim-Staley wrote an op-ed in yesterday’s Post, insisting that “Maryland’s commitment to WMATA cannot be questioned” and that “Maryland… Keep reading…