Posts tagged Protests
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Maybe the cyclist “trolling” the People’s Convoy was actually just teaching us good bike safety
The liesurely cyclist that slowed the People’s Convoy to a crawl in DC on Saturday was actually demonstrating excellent bike safety. Keep reading…
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Events: Learn about what Vision Zero could mean for DC’s future
How will Vision Zero legislation shape DC’s future? How are the 1968 uprisings in DC connected to today’s protests against police brutality? How can congestion pricing help make transportation more equitable, and more in this week’s (virtual) urbanist events. Keep reading…
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National links: The complicated intersection of protests and transit safety
Transit agencies have a lot to consider when choosing to shut down during protests. The COVID-19 pandemic shows how work expectations align with where people live. This is a moment of reckoning for city planners, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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Suburban protestors speak out against police brutality
All over the United States, people have taken to the streets to protest police brutality against Black people after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis last week. Many of these demonstrations have taken place in center cities, including here in downtown DC. Yet suburban communities in Maryland and Virginia have stepped up as well. Keep reading…
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A Northern Virginia bus driver strike lands at WMATA’s front door
A Northern Virginia bus operator union and supporters gathered in front of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) headquarters Wednesday, chanting slogans like “we move this city,” as part of an ongoing strike for better wages and safer buses. Keep reading…
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National links: The US had anti-car protests in the 50s and 60s, and women led them
Women led the country’s anti-car protests in the 1950s and 60s. US roads have become more dangerous for pedestrians, but safer for drivers. A plan to make schools more equitable in one county in Maryland brings out the racists. Keep reading…
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Tell the Park Service: We shouldn’t have to pay to use free speech rights in our parks
As the seat of the federal government, Washington, DC is unique. It’s where America comes to voice its opinion on a national stage, and it's where we can stand at the president's doorstep to let him (or someday, her) know how we feel. However, some proposed changes to the parks' permitting system could abridge that right. Keep reading…
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National links: Transit agencies and ride hailing companies — best frenemies?
More and more transit agencies are partnering with ride hailing companies, but there are still concerns about the latter's impact on transit. San Franciso is getting a glorious new transit terminal. How the ancient Roman Vitruvius helped shape the way modern cities are designed. Keep reading…
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This momentous weekend launched a new reality. The city, and our battles, are different now
Donald Trump is America's president. The largest protest in American history greeted his first day. Welcome to the colossal challenges of Washington and the USA in 2017. Keep reading…
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What has inauguration week felt like for you?
Donald J. Trump was sworn in as president of the United States at noon on Friday, and on Saturday, hundreds of thousands are expected to march through DC in support of gender and racial justice. In terms of operations, this inauguration hasn't been much different from any other. But the experience for DC residents has been anything but normal. We asked our contributors what they're seeing and feeling this week. Keep reading…