Intended to spur redevelopment along blighted commercial corridors, the streetcars are the first to run in the District since the 1962 dismantling of the previous early 20th century citywide streetcar network.
The D.C. Streetcar is a controversial 2.2-mile streetcar line serving H Street and Benning Road in Washington, D.C.'s Near Northeast neighborhood. After years of debates and delays, the D.C. Streetcar officially began service on February 27, 2016. Now in operation for a full year, Modern Cities takes a quick look at the D.C. Streetcar and the revitalizing commercial districts it serves.
FULL STORY: One year later: H Street and the DC Streetcar
Density Increases Near Transit Station in D.C. But Ridership Does Not
D.C.'s ridership is down even as density around stations is up. More residents are choosing to drive or bike.
Comparing Transit Oriented Development in the D.C. Regional Rail System
Not all Metrorail station areas are zoned for transit oriented development.
Opinion: K Street Extension Key to D.C. Streetcar's Success
An extension down K Street would greatly improve the D.C. Streetcar's service level, according to Dan Malouf, but the District Council has shelved the project.
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HUD Announces Plan to Build Housing on Public Lands
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Denver Could Eliminate Parking Requirements
The city could remove parking mandates citywide to reduce the cost of housing construction and ease permitting for new projects.
Dallas Transit Officials to Meet With City Leaders in Mediation
Some cities in the Dallas area want to reduce their contributions to the regional transit system.
Can State Lawmakers Make the Case for Road Charges?
More state legislatures are considering fees based on vehicle miles traveled as a replacement for declining gas tax revenues.
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