Archive for the ‘Talkin' Transit’ Category
Talkin’ Transit: They’re Watching You
‘Do You Slow for Speed Cameras?’
courtesy of ‘Wayan Vota’
On Thursday, Big Brother is allowed to catch you speeding in Maryland. But will he really be watching?
The use of automated speed cameras becomes legal in Maryland tomorrow, but according to WaPo, few communities are jumping up to embrace it. Currently Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase Village, Takoma Park [...]
An analysis of NTSB’s findings
‘Negative’
courtesy of ‘lorigoldberg’
NTSB sent out letters yesterday to WMATA, Alstom Signaling, Inc, Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration. Each letter is slightly different but they all describe what NTSB believes to be the root cause behind the June 22nd Red Line crash.
Alstrom Signaling acquired General Railway Signal, the company that manufactured the [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Passed Inspection
‘Going nowhere fast.’
courtesy of ‘jerseygal2009′
In a cost-saving move, the Fenty administration and DC DMV has persuaded the DC Council to end its safety inspection program for private cars. Emissions inspections will still be required every two years, however.
The mayor’s office has said that the city would save $400,000 with the move, which goes into effect [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Labor Pains
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courtesy of ‘nevermindtheend’
ZOMG METRO CLOZING 3 STATIONS DURING TEH HOLIDAY!!!1!one11!
I’m sure that’s the most common reaction by Blue and Yellow line riders who read Metro’s press release yesterday; it certainly seemed to be the tone set by commenters and blogs around the area.
Now, normally I’m one of the first detractors of Metro’s policies of late [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Mish-Mash Morning
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courtesy of ‘bankbryan’
Mish-mash of transit for your morning perusal.
HOT Lanes Delayed: While the Beltway HOT Lane construction continues forward, Virigina has decided to delay building additional HOT lanes on I-395 and I-95. The economy is the answer that’s been trotted out; state leaders fear that they won’t be able to get money from the bond [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Common Commuting
‘New Carrolltn’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
I give you the average day in the life of a Washington commuter (who happens to be a blogger and works downtown).*
7:06 a.m. Pulling into the parking garage at Franconia-Springfield a little early; traffic for once was cooperative so I am optimistic it’s a good sign for today. Until I nearly [...]
Talkin’ Transit: In the Dark
‘Where To Set One’s Eyes’ courtesy of ‘Bogotron’
It’s been a month since the fatal Red Line crash outside of Fort Totten. You’d think a deadly event like that would force some changes over at Metro at how they do things, right? More accountability, more transparency, better oversight, more concern for public safety..
Initially, I was impressed [...]
Talkin’ Transit: We’re Number Two
‘Typical Beltway traffic’ courtesy of ‘brianmka’
Just like death and taxes, transportation woes never seem to go away around here.
The annual Texas Transportation Institute traffic study released today shows that while traffic is lighter in every other major metro area, it’s only increased our misery here. The DC area continues to rank second to LA in [...]
Sensors and indicators in plain English: WMATA’s WEE-Z issue
‘Rails’
courtesy of ‘mescon’
One of the most troubling things about the information emerging about this faulty sensor is the ways in which Metro indicates they might have expected to detect it. John Catoe’s press release from July 1 described the situation somewhat vaguely. “This is not an issue that would have been easily detectable to controllers [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Hard Questions
‘Franconia-Springfield metro station’ courtesy of ‘nevermindtheend’
So Metro, now what?
That’s the question in the back of everyone’s minds here in the District after Monday’s tragic Metro accident. It’s not an easy question to ask and in the coming days, how John Catoe and WMATA answers it may well make or break the transit agency.
It will certainly [...]
In the Aftermath of the Metro Crash: Tips for Tuesday
Tomorrow is going to be a very, very difficult day for many. Our hearts go out to those who’ve lost loved ones, or were injured in the catastrophe. But, we must go on, and we must learn from what happened. We have to get ready for tomorrow.
Let’s start with what’s [...]
Drive in Traffic, Get Paid
‘Stuck in Traffic.. 218 3rd St SE, Capitol Hill’ courtesy of ‘KrS-NrY’
In case you haven’t noticed, gas prices continue to rise. Which means commuting costs are going up again for those who choose (or have no choice) to drive to work each day.
Which of course, leads to Beltway congestion. And then the inevitable “who’s got [...]
Alexandria Fires Up the Money Cameras
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courtesy of ‘lakelandlocal’
Alexandria has powered up their revenue-generating red-light cameras along Route 1, as well as on Duke Street in an attempt to make us all “safer”. While this is probably less expensive than parking a police officer on the corner with a ticket pad, that certainly seems like something that would chasten people [...]
