Posts tagged Bikes On Trains
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WMATA mulls allowing unfolded umbrella strollers on Metrobus
WMATA bans open strollers on buses, but GGWash columnist Stephen Repetski writes that per its newest Amplify survey, the agency appears to be considering relaxing the policy. Keep reading…
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Should Metro change its rules to allow bikes during rush hour?
Today, Metro does not allow standard bikes on its trains during rush hour. But one of the ideas that came through MetroGreater was to reverse that policy and allow bikes at all times of day. Some of our contributors (as well as some well-known members of the local media…) think it’s a good idea, while others don’t. According to WMATA spokesman Richard Jordan,… Keep reading…
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Memorial Bridge fixes could help more than just cars
Arlington Memorial Bridge needs serious repairs, or perhaps even a full replacement, in the next five years. As the National Park Service works to make that happen, there’s also a chance to address some surrounding conditions that are hazardous for people on foot and on bike. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New legislation
A slew of new laws; Montgomery goes private; Council calls; Place matters; Bike’s share of a commute; What shall we call you, Uber; Test drive your digs; And…. Keep reading…
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Topic of the week: Our favorite projects (from other places)
There’s a lot to admire when you travel, and it’s fun to observe how other cities achieve function and beauty. This week, we asked our contributors “What city planning or transit projects have caught your eye while traveling, and why?” As might be expected, many contributors were inspired by other cities’ transit systems, primarily overseas… Keep reading…
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Here’s what keeps people from riding a bike
For 10 years, urban policymakers have been talking more and more about the so-called “interested but concerned” — people who would like to bike more but who are, for some reason, held back. Keep reading…
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You can now bring your bike to Baltimore on weekend MARC trains
Starting this weekend, you can take your bike on select MARC trains running between Baltimore and DC on the Penn Line. MARC outfitted two rehabilitated passenger cars to carry passengers and their full-size bicycles. The bike cars will run on weekends between DC and Baltimore, for now. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Primary results
Brown wins primary; Incumbents win in MoCo; Silver Line solves your problems; “Yoga tax” survives; Some soccer land is extra pricey; Taxis vs. ridesharing; Comment without leaving the house; Pay for parking by phone; Can’t sell on-street parking; Bikes on the rails; And…. Keep reading…
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MARC’s chief engineer wants to allow bikes on some weekend trains
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seriously looking at how to let passengers bring ordinary bicycles aboard MARC trains. A background briefing by top MARC officials last week left bicycle advocates with the distinct impression that they want to allow bikes on some weekend trains within the next year or so. MTA officials have long said that the combination of high… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pay to move
Ride past 9 innings; Parking displaces Wheaton market; Eisenhower Memorial delayed; How rural is rural?; Bikes on BART; Los Angeles, transit city; Safer at any speed; And…. Keep reading…