Posts by Adam Lewis — Contributor
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Neighborhood-based prices could fix DC’s residential parking
The District’s one-size-fits-all approach to residential parking results in inefficient allocation of a scarce resource. Tailoring prices by neighborhood for the city’s residential parking permit (RPP) program could make the system more responsive to the unique needs of individual communities. When DC introduced its RPP system in the 1970s, it was designed… Keep reading…
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Neighbors oppose redevelopment of Dupont parking lot
The First Baptist Church of Washington proposes to build a 9-story, 228-unit apartment building on the site of its surface parking lot at the corner of 17th and O Streets, NW. Some nearby residents object to the plans due to concerns over noise, parking, and the specter of the project becoming a student dormitory. Keep reading…
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Is disability parking necessary at sites without parking?
New buildings near transit hubs can often be built without parking. But that can leave mobility-impaired visitors and employees with poor access. A new courthouse in Rockville, built without any parking, is drawing the ire of some for not including disability parking spaces. On August 1, Montgomery County celebrated the opening of a brand new judicial center in Rockville. Keep reading…
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How much federal money does DC actually get?
Opponents of DC budget autonomy often cite Congressional funding for the city’s budget as justification of federal meddling in DC affairs. But it turns out several states rely on federal largesse even more than the District. A Congressional appropriations subcommittee recently passed a $637 million payment to the District that includes a number of provisions detailing… Keep reading…
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Pedestrian safety ads feature damage to cars, not people
With dozens of people struck by cars every month in the District, pedestrian and bicycle safety is a serious concern. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) has introduced a new street safety campaign for 2011 with the intent of addressing inter-modal accidents. However, the new ads from the Street Smart public safety program that are now appearing… Keep reading…
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Capital Bikeshare introduces new 5-day pass
Capital Bikeshare has quietly added a new rental option: a 5-day pass, priced at $15. A formal launch is expected in connection with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which begins March 26. The pass appears in Capital Bikeshare’s rental agreement (PDF), which it recently updated, and DDOT spokesman John Lisle confirmed that the 5-day pass is indeed now available… Keep reading…
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Being outside a state has its advantages
Residents and officials in the District of Columbia often lay a number of the city’s problems on the fact that DC is not a state nor located in one. Many cities have large state governments that can help pick up the tab for various social welfare programs, education funding, and transportation costs, among other public expenses. The District, on the other hand, is left to… Keep reading…