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Underused Underground D.C. Station Could See New Life As Art Space

An underground trolley station in Washington D.C. that later had a turn as a short-lived underground food court is being eyed by local artists as a possible site for a new underground cultural center and art space.

January 26, 2010 - The Washington Post

Freeway Fighter Dies

Peter Craig, a lawyer that was pivotal in fighting a proposal to bisect Washington, D.C. with interstate highways, died last month. The Washington Post looks at his legacy.

December 28, 2009 - The Washington Post

Federal Bills To Provide Billions For Transportation Working Through Congress

The jobs and defense bills - both of which will provide much needed money for transportation projects while extending the current transportation authorization law (SAFETEA-LU) through Sept. 2010, are working there way to the President's desk.

December 23, 2009 - Transportation for America

Northeast Shut Out From High Speed Rail Money

The Northeast corridor has effectively been shut out from receiving any federal high speed rail stimulus dollars due to tight environmental review policies.

December 22, 2009 - The Boston Globe

Tax District Approved for D.C. Metro Extension

Officials in Virginia have approved a special tax district to raise funding for the extension of the Washington D.C. Metro to Dulles International Airport.

December 22, 2009 - Washington Business Journal

DC Abuzz With Biking Interest

An event featuring David Byrne ("Bicycle Diaries) in DC brings out hundreds to hear how to take back public streets from the domination of the auto, and green federal transportation policy as well.

December 21, 2009 - Citiwire.net

DC Metro's Death Toll Rises

The DC Metro has seen nine suicides this year, up from two in each of the last two years.

November 25, 2009 - Washington Examiner

Fed Seeks More Control Over Transit Safety

In light of recent transit accidents, especially the Red Line crash in Washington, DC suburbs, the Obama Administration is seeking legislation to set and enforce safety standards on transit systems nationwide.

November 16, 2009 - The New York Times

Aging Technology and Infrastructure a Threat for Cities

More than 750 traffic signals in Montgomery County, Maryland, were crippled last week after the failure of a piece of electrical equipment that was 37 years old. The old technology and the repercussions are being called a warning to other cities.

November 10, 2009 - The Washington Post

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.

November 6, 2009 - 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.

October 30, 2009 - 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.

October 27, 2009 - 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.

October 13, 2009 - 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.

October 9, 2009 - 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.

October 5, 2009 - Governing Magazine

Intercity Rail Rides Again in Virginia

Intercity rail service has begun operations in Virginia, connecting Lynchburg and Washington D.C.

October 4, 2009 - 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?

September 8, 2009 - 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.

September 6, 2009 - NPR

Can "Walkable" and "Bucolic" Go Hand in Hand?

There is controversy over new sidewalk laws in Washington, DC.

August 12, 2009 - The Washington Post

LaHood To Congress: VMT-Reduction A 'Must' To Reduce Global Warming

Testifying to the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee on July 14, DOT Secretary Ray LaHood clearly states that fuel efficiency must be complemented with livable communities and transit to reduce transportation-related carbon emissions.

July 27, 2009 - Fast Lane (DOT blog)

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