Tag: Duke street in Motion
Duke St. In Motion: a city divided
Strong feelings held
for and against the
transit proposal
BY AMY WILL
Climate-conscious transportation, pedestrian safety and passionate talk of a more livable Alexandria have been front and...
City Hall Watch with Bill Rossello: Last stop on Duke Street
By Bill Rossello
The more we see of city policy-making these days, the clearer it is that nearly every major initiative ties directly to development. The...
Your View: Press pause on ‘Duke in Motion’
To the editor:
Landmark Mall’s redevelopment will be an incredible addition to Duke Street’s west end. And the vast majority of visitors from around the...
Your View: Duke Street in Motion is ill-considered
To the editor:
Everyone should be able to see Alexandria’s “Duke Street In Motion” for what it really is: a looming train wreck. The question...
Our View: A template for success
City Council’s unanimous vote on Tuesday night to proceed with a scaled-down version of stream restoration at Taylor Run is a huge win for...
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...
Our View: Walk this way
Pedestrian-related initiatives are central to much of Alexandria’s redevelopment and transportation planning both in recent projects and those slated for the future.
Those who follow...
My View: Duke Street in Motion needs re-evaluation
By Sandy Modell
Alexandria is fortunate to have an excellent DASH bus system. However, while DASH has experienced phenomenal ridership since its inception in 1984, reaching more...
Your View: City’s vision of zero cars
To the editor:
I own a bike and sometimes enjoy riding it along our many bike trails. That said, I’m confounded by our city leadership’s...
Your View: Community, not congestion
To the editor:
I am writing with concern about your recent coverage of the proposed Duke Street transitway. The article seems to assume that Duke...