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...