Events roundup: Transit preferences and safer streets

Learn about the latest stats on transit preference in US cities, hear from Maryland’s congressional candidates, and chime in on plans for a new pedestrian bridge, redevelopment of a bridge over the Potomac, and complete streets in Alexandria.

National transit poll: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently polled residents of the 50 largest metro areas on their preferences for biking, walking, and transit. Learn more about the results from Hugh Morris, the manager of NAR’s Smart Growth Program, at Tuesdays at APA, February 9, 5:30 pm at 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 750 West.

After the jump: A candidates’ forum in Montgomery County, a Ballston pedestrian bridge, Long Bridge, and King Street.

Maryland candidates forum: Head over to this month’s Action Committee for Transit meeting to hear from the candidates for Maryland’s District 8 Republican congressional primary, moderated by Glen Bottoms, from American Conservative Center for Public Transportation. The forum is this Tuesday, February 9 at 7:30 pm at the Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place.

Ballston bridge: As part of the Ballston Quarter Redevelopment, a new pedestrian bridge could create better access to the Ballston Metro. Learn more about the project and share your opinions at the kick-off meeting this Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 pm at Ballston Common Mall (4328 Wilson Boulevard).

A plan for Long Bridge: Long Bridge runs across the Potomac River and serves freight trains, Amtrak, and commuter rail. A plan is in the works to replace or rehabilitate it. Learn more and share your opinion on the second phase of the plan this Wednesday, February 10, at 470 L’Enfant Plaza SW from 4 to 7 pm.

Complete King Street: As part of the King Street Complete Street Project, the King Street corridor between Radford Street and Janneys Lane is slated for bike and pedestrian improvements. Share your opinions on the project at the second public meeting this Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 pm at TC Williams High School (3330 King Street).

Calendar: Beyond what we’ve highlighted here, there are many other worthwhile events across the region. Check out more great events in our events calendar:

Do you know of an upcoming event that may be interesting, relevant, or important to Greater Greater Washington readers that should go on our events calendar? Send it to us at events@ggwash.org.