AltWeeklies Wire
How Metro Spun the January Smoke Deathnew
Documents obtained through an open records request show the agency and its consultants scrambling to respond to the January smoke incident—and, for some reason, keeping tabs on a critical Twitter account along the way.
Washington City Paper |
Will Sommer |
09-02-2015 |
Transportation
D.C. Office Buildings Won't Make Space for Cyclistsnew
According to the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, which cites a Census Bureau survey, there was a 100 percent increase in bike commuting from 2004 to 2006--in all, about 6,000 riders driven to the saddle by high gas costs, packed Metro trains, or some sort of scourge of passive commuting. But a places to park lags behind.
Washington City Paper |
David Ceasar |
07-18-2008 |
Transportation
Taking the Train from D.C. to New York Without Ever Boarding Amtraknew
It's no wonder that Amtrak rules the well-traveled path up and down the Northeast Corridor. It's fast, the stations are conveniently located, and it's comfortable -- but that comfort comes at a price -- $97 for the regular train and $188 for the high-speed Acela. So I found another option.
Washington City Paper |
Joshua Kucera |
05-09-2008 |
Transportation
Transit Fare Hike Squeezes Commuters ... But What About the Children?new
With train and bus costs going up, students like Roneka Jenkins can't always afford to get to class.
Washington City Paper |
Ruth Samuelson |
02-21-2008 |
Transportation
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