Posts about Walking
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Pedestrian deaths in the US reach 41-year high
Pedestrian deaths broke the national record in 2022 for the second year in a row. What will it take to decrease these “excessively high,” unnecessary losses? Keep reading…
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America’s auto-centric infrastructure is hurting our health
Is sprawl bad for your well-being? A proposed documentary evaluates how America’s car-first infrastructure impacts our health. @yitgordon gives us the scoop! Keep reading…
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Red Line redemption: What Governor Moore’s announcement means for Baltimore
On June 15, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the resurrection of the Red Line transit project in Baltimore. While the news was a bit light on details, we can glean some of what’s likely to come. Keep reading…
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DC’s traffic-safety policies have broken down. Here’s how.
As the number of people killed or injured by drivers has increased in DC, the breakdown in traffic safety enforcement extends far beyond what happens after a traffic camera captures someone engaged in an infraction. Keep reading…
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Five ways cities could be more kid-friendly
A Richmond-based dad details five ways in which cities could be better for families with little kids. Keep reading…
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Walk-up windows continue to be good urbanism
A decade ago, local urbanists were debating whether a macaron shop could successfully run a walk-up window. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, walk-up windows have become fixtures in several popular pedestrian areas. Keep reading…
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Traffic safety PSAs aren’t always effective. Here are five better ways to promote safety
Traffic safety advocates, including our own contributing editor Kristen Jeffers, share how traffic safety awareness can go beyond the PSA. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC budget heads to mayor’s desk
DC fiscal year 2024 budget passes with a unanimous vote from the council, and heads to the mayor’s desk. Replica of the classic 9:30 Club opens next to the current club. Advocates worried youth violence on Metro is normalizing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line looking for new leadership
Purple Line loses executive director, communication director. Central Maryland’s latest 25-year transportation plan is open for public comment. Pool-sharing in Montgomery County: there are lovers and there are haters. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Prince George’s residents cautiously hopeful about Blue Line corridor development
Prince George’s County residents excited, but cautious about new development after prior failures. DC Downtown comeback plan seeking area resident feedback and ideas. DC ranks number one in urban parks, while many argue there is much to be desired. Keep reading…