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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Breakfast links: Few consequences
Shot a cyclist? It’s OK; Let there be light, and airport buses; Desire lines of Brasilia; Be on the Planning Board; Tweet your space; Everybody wants biotech. Keep reading…
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Sidewalks, median, and two-way streets among Glover Park recommendations
DDOT is recommending pedestrian improvements, bike lanes, consolidating bus stops, two-way streets, a Wisconsin Avenue median, performance parking and more in their recently-completed Glover Park Transportation Study. Toole Design Group conducted the study on behalf of DDOT. They conducted a survey of residents, which found that 33% commute by bus compared to 20% by car,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Parking and/or central Maryland
Check the foundation first please; Champlain Street lane open; Floating houses, underground parking; Don’t take a taxi to work; “Dundalk pays, Potomac plays”; Street-facing, and retail, but not street-facing retail; Dorsey-Oriented Tunnel. Keep reading…
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Zimmerman talks safety on Kojo
Metro Board member Chris Zimmerman of Arlington appeared on Friday’s Kojo Nnamdi Show to talk about Metro safety. They’ve also started filming video of the radio interviews. Here’s a portion of Zimmerman’s appearance: Keep reading…
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Ballpark area leaders push for walkable rather than car-dependent neighborhood
At Wednesday’s Ward 6 performance parking meeting, community members and particularly Councilmember Tommy Wells demonstrated a real commitment to building a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. Right now, the wide roadways and fairly cookie-cutter new buildings aren’t delivering that kind of neighborhood experience. Reverend Brian Hamilton of Westminster… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Take it away
PG policy: No ped safety unless there are more peds; Leasebacks still squeezing cities; That would be enough bike infrastructure; Coming soon to DC neighborhoods; Chat with Gabe Klein; On two coasts; Rule 1, don’t hit other trains. Keep reading…
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Ward 6 performance parking revenue will fund digital signs, bike racks, trash compactors
At a community meeting last night, residents of the Southwest Waterfront, Near Southeast/Capitol Riverfront, and Barracks Row areas discussed the progress of their performance parking zone and how to spend the first $247,000 in revenue available to the neighborhood. DDOT’s Damon Harvey emphasized (rightly) that the primary purpose of a performance parking program… Keep reading…
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Why didn’t the Board find out about Metro’s denial to Tri-State Oversight?
We know that Metro refused to let a safety oversight board access live tracks. So why didn’t anyone tell the General Manager or the Board? Keep reading…
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Metro will delay SmartBenefits changes by one year
Metro will postpone SmartBenefits changes for one year, iMetro reports. General Manager John Catoe announced the decision last night at the Prince George’s budget forum, which iMetro also attended. He reports that Catoe said Metro reached the decision on Tuesday. The “three purse” system will not go into effect January 1 after all, and the old system will stay in effect throughout… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Safety, please!
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