Tag: transportation

Duke Street In Motion approved. Former DASH director pushes back: ‘I’ve...

By Amy Will - [email protected] At approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, with many attendees still seated patiently in the chambers, Alexandria City Council approved the $87...

Your View: Improving the Duke Street transit experience

To the editor: Following a two-year public process, the City of Alexandria has arrived at a publicly supported transportation plan for a four-mile section of...

My View with Mark Shiffer: Why I’m running for council

Hi, my name is Mark Leo Shiffer. I’m running for council because I’d like to put my knowledge and experience to work for you. As...

Your Views: My vote is for James Lewis

To the editor: On April 5, I heard all 13 Democratic candidates for City Council at the Alex Dems Straw Poll event. It was...

City council discusses transportation priorities, Planning & Zoning staff at legislative...

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] With the first public hearing of the fall in the rearview mirror, city council is back to discussing city business...

Photos: Metro stations reopen on time

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] After a three-month-long shutdown of all Metro stations south of Reagan National Airport, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reopened...

Your Views: Who is liable in scooter accidents?

To the editor: There’s been a lot of talk recently about the use of e-scooters. Typically, the focus is on who uses the scooters and...

Traffic and Parking Board to consider Seminary Road restructuring

By Arya Hodjat | [email protected] The city’s plan to convert a stretch of Seminary Road from four to three lanes has been met with opposition from...

Your Views: Solutions needed from Transit Board for Metro Shutdown

To the editor: In all the planning for the summer shutdown of six Metro stations, Alexandria transportation staff have overlooked the fastest trips to the...

Your Views: E-scooters are good for Alexandria

To the editor: There is not a mode of transportation I don’t love. I own a car, often commute on a bicycle and have Metro...