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Putting pedestrians and cyclists first upsets the social order of the roads
by Jonathan KrallComplete streets, or the idea that roads should be safe and effective for all users, aim to upend the social order, moving cars from first to last. Despite endless discussion of...
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Despite community support, Alexandria board again wants to delay King Street...
by Jonathan KrallAlmost 60% of residents spoke up for Alexandria's King Street bike lanes Tuesday night, but the city's Traffic and Parking Board once again voted to recommend that the City Council...
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Let's plan a Bike to Anywhere But Work Day
by Jonathan KrallThe annual Bike to Work Day is coming up on May 16. It offers a great annual opportunity to encourage people to try bicycling, but can't we come up with somewhere else to bike to as...
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The roads don't work, and neither do the sidewalks: How Maryland has failed...
by Jonathan KrallWant to ride a bike from Virginia to DC via the Wilson Bridge Trail? Sounds simple enough, right? Guess again. Thanks to poor planning and neglect, it's far easier said than done.This...
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Media reports downplay the dangers of driving while sensationalizing...
by Jonathan KrallThe media pays a lot more attention to bicycle and pedestrian fatalities than it does car deaths. If reporters went beyond sensationalism to give commuters more accurate, thorough...
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New transit in Alexandria could be great, but not if riders can't walk to...
by Jonathan KrallAlexandria is planning a new bus rapid transit corridor that could be great for development. But the fenced-off apartment complexes and pedestrian-hostile roads surrounding it could...
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Budget cuts in Alexandria would delay more Capital Bikeshare stations
by Jonathan KrallAlexandria's plans to expand Capital Bikeshare next year are on the chopping block in the city's proposed FY2016 budget. Photo by Euan Fisk on Flickr.The cut will save the city an...
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To create safer bike routes, Alexandria can learn from other cities
by Jonathan KrallBike boulevards are an excellent way to keep roads safe for everyone. It's possible they'll come to Alexandria, but before that happens, planners should take note of what's worked and...
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Alexandria's streets could be for people instead of cars, at least some of...
by Jonathan KrallCities all over the world are trying out the concept of open streets, where a temporary event closes a street to cars so people can enjoy the space by doing things like walking, riding...
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Check out Alexandria's efforts to make crossing a busy street on a bike safer
by Jonathan KrallSometimes called "bike crossings," intersection crossing markings that both tell cyclists where the safest place to cross a street and remind drivers to watch out for cyclists may be...
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