Tag: pedestrian

Lower King Street could become a pedestrian-only zone

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] From the historic Trafalgar Square in London to the eight-block-long pedestrian mall in Charlottesville, it’s not unusual for cities to...

Pedestrian struck and killed on Seminary Road

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in the 5000 block of Seminary Road yesterday around 7:30 p.m., according to...

Council approves Urbano 116 take-out window, Charlie’s outdoor dining area

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City council approved development special use permits from Augie’s, Urbano 116 and Charlie’s on the Avenue at its Saturday public...

New candidate announces run for council

Shortly before the deadline to run for council as a Democrat arrived, Old Town resident Chris Hubbard threw his hat in the ring.  Hubbard officially...

My View: Vision Zero approved, now it’s our turn to step...

By Mike Doyle Alexandria Families For Safe Streets congratulates city council for approving the “Vision Zero” action plan. While the plan calls for zero deaths...

City council adopts Vision Zero action plan

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City council formally adopted a Vision Zero action plan at its public hearing on Saturday, which has the goal of eliminating...

Hit-and-run injures pedestrian near Potomac Yard

A crash injured a pedestrian near Potomac Yard on Nov. 11, according to the Alexandria Police Department.  The hit-and-run crash happened near Jefferson Davis Highway...