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D.C. Bike Sharing Kicks Into High Gear

Andrew Bielak — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:19:57 +0000

With D.C.’s new bike-sharing program, residents can pay a $40-dollar fee to use city-owned bikes for a year — and have a quick, easy, and fun way to get around the District. (Washington Post — Elissa Silverman)

Smart Growth

Andrew Bielak — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:41:22 +0000

With gas prices high and commuters looking to live closer to work and amenities, the Washington Post editorial board says that our next president, whomever it may be, will need to support smart growth planning and push for more sustainable communities.

Cycling Back Around

Andrew Bielak — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:27:35 +0000

In Washington D.C. and countless other cities and towns across America, biking is quickly moving from a hobby or a sport to a convenient and cheap way to get around. (Washington Post — David Montgomery)

Gas Prices Apply Brakes to Suburban Migration

Andrew Bielak — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:46:55 +0000

High gas prices are forcing commuters, planners, transportation experts, and others in the Washington D.C. area to rethink the manner in which suburbs are being designed — and pushing many potential home buyers to live closer to urban centers. (Washington Post — Eric Weiss)

A Mass Transit Mess

Andrew Bielak — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:35:10 +0000

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters believes we can soften the transportation funding crisis by borrowing billions from the federal mass transit fund, but the Washington Post‘s editorial board says that taking money away from public transportation when ridership is at an all time high is a big mistake.

Higher Fares May Loom For PRTC Bus Riders

Andrew Bielak — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:22:17 +0000

“Plowing new ground” with ridership numbers while facing rising costs for fuel, Virginia’s Prince William County may look to increase fares for public buses. (Washington Post — Jennifer Buske)

Transit Plan on Track

Andrew Bielak — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:38:00 +0000

For the first time since 1962, Washington D.C. is planning to use streetcars in some areas to ease the burden on the strained Metro system. First neighborhood up — Anacostia. (Washington Post — Lena H. Sun)

Drivers Feeling Shunned by D.C. (or is it “District making roads safer for residents”?)

Andrew Bielak — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:27:11 +0000

D.C. government adopts various measures to cut down on gridlock and make the city safer for pedestrians — a step an AAA spokesman describes as a “war on commuters.” (Washington Post — Eric Weiss)

updated: In case you want the other side to this terribly-slanted story, Check out Greater Greater Washington, Ryan Avent, BeyondDC, and Rebuilding Place. A commenter notes that the story could just as easily have been titled: “City making roads safer for pedestrians and residents.” But the Post chose a different slant. Unfortunate.

The $360 Million Mirage

Transportation for America — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:14:13 +0000

The $360 Million Mirage
The Washington Post
Editorial
Virginia lawmakers are locked in partisan battle over a rescue package for the state’s badly underfunded transportation network.