District of Columbia

When The Auto Columnist Gives Up His Car

What's this? The Wall Street Journal's 'car guy' - the reporter who writes about cars and roads, is .....without a car? As difficult as it may be to believe, Joseph White is now a carless urbanite in DC. Here is his first column in his new lifestyle.
6 November 2009 - 7:00am
The Wall Street Journal

Transportation Planning In Federal Climate Legislation

In this short radio broadcast, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer welcomes the support of influential land use planner Mike McKeever of Sacramento, who testifies in support of the bill that incorporates smart growth strategies first employed by his MPO.
30 October 2009 - 11:00am
Capital Public Radio

The Age of Tolls

Robert McCartney reports on the coming onslaught of toll roads in the D.C. area, and the possibility of a 'vehicle miles traveled' option in the future.
27 October 2009 - 9:00am
The Washington Post

Tax District Forming for D.C. Metro Extension

A group of landowners has been assembled that can now establish a special tax assessment district to raise money for the extension of the Washington D.C. area Metro system to Dulles International Airport.
13 October 2009 - 7:00am
The Washington Post

A Beacon of Hope, Just Outside DC

This article examines the unique success of the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, of Northern Virginia, where retail and new apartments have thrived, despite the economy.
9 October 2009 - 10:00am
The New York Times

Track Your Bus With Mobile Devices

Writer Ellen Perlman heads to Washington, D.C. to use the new "Where's My Bus?" mobile tracking.
5 October 2009 - 5:00am
Governing Magazine

Intercity Rail Rides Again in Virginia

Intercity rail service has begun operations in Virginia, connecting Lynchburg and Washington D.C.
4 October 2009 - 9:00am
The Washington Post

The Early Bird Gets The... Picnic Table?

Competition was stiff for prime picnic spots in a Washington, D.C. park this Labor Day, prompting locals to set up as early as 2:30am. Is this an indicator of a growing need for public parks and civic spaces?
8 September 2009 - 12:00pm
The Washington Post

New Amenity for D.C. Bike Commuters

NPR's Ari Shapiro bikes from NPR headquarters to a new D.C. bike storage center outside D.C.'s Union Station. The City of Washington hopes that it will encourage more commuters to use transit and bikes to get to work.
6 September 2009 - 7:00am
NPR
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