Posts tagged Commuter Buses
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Breakfast links: Civil rights org sues DC landlord for discrimination against prospective tenants
DC landlord sued for discriminating against potential residents. Eight MTA Commuter Bus routes on the chopping block, 26 others to be reduced. Study finds most of Arlington’s unpaved hiking trails are harming the environment. Keep reading…
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The Metrorail system has grown to 97 stations
With speeches, a ribbon cutting, and plenty of cheering, Metro opened the long-awaited Silver Line rail extension, finally bringing Metrorail service out into Loudoun County by way of Dulles Airport. Keep reading…
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Heading to the beach for Memorial Day? Here’s how to do it without a car
On hot summer days here in DC, heading to a large, cool body of water sounds tempting. Unfortunately, when planning a trip to the beach, traffic and parking can be a hassle. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There are options for those of us who prefer not to drive. Keep reading…
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Spot a double-decker commuter bus in DC, this month only
OmniRide, which runs commuter buses on I-66 and I-95 from Prince William County, is testing out a double-decker bus. You may spot it this week plying the region's highways and streets. Keep reading…
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Here’s what urban development and policy experts think about the future of transport in cities
Some experts think at some point in the not-so-distant future personal vehicles will be a relic of the past, replaced by something called “microtransit.” However, urban development experts aren't optimistic about getting aid in the transition from the federal government anytime soon. Keep reading…
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Here are four achievable ways to build a better bus system
DC can join the ranks of cities that have strengthened their bus systems to more effectively serve their residents by following industry best practices, such as making schedules easier for passengers to follow and changing how routes run through downtown. Keep reading…
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Heading to the beach for Labor Day? Here’s how to do it without a car
On hot summer days here in DC, heading to a large, cool body of water sounds tempting. Unfortunately, when planning a trip to the beach, traffic and parking can be a hassle. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There are options for those of us who prefer not to drive. Keep reading…
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This awesome map demystifies Washington’s long-distance bus network
Of the pieces that make up the Washington region's extensive transit network, the region’s commuter bus networks might be the least known. Over fifty long-haul commuter bus routes spider out into the region, stretching as far as Purcellville and Woodbridge in Virginia, and Hagerstown and Kent Island in Maryland. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Who gets the blame
You’re fired; Silver Line scapegoat?; Metro’s disability dilemma; Is standing on escalators better?; Big plans for Grosvenor; Big garage, big impact; Flexible transit benefits?; Victims’ struggle; VA expands road & rail; Go home when?; And…. Keep reading…
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Which transit expansion ideas are possible? Which aren’t?
From time to time, WMATA’s planning office takes a look at proposals for transit projects that may seem far-fetched and considers whether they could really happen. The agency recently said it doesn’t foresee Metrorail expansion down to Occoquan or out to Chantilly, but that new BRT routes and MARC and VRE expansion are real possibilities. Keep reading…