Tag: transportation

Education, transportation prioritized in FY2019 capital improvement program

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City Manager Mark Jinks’ proposed capital improvement program calls for $2.142 billion between fiscal years 2019 and 2028, with $194.8 million proposed...

City councilors discuss DASH upgrades, controversial paint at legislative meeting

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City councilors discussed a wide range of issues at their Tuesday night legislative meeting, including the General Assembly legislative agenda,...

Alexandria City Public Schools appoints new transportation head

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Alexandria City Public Schools has appointed a new director of transportation. Interim Superintendent Dr. Lois Berlin appointed Charles Stone to the...

Our View: For parking, like medicine, the first rule is ‘do...

Residents should pay attention as city council prepares to vote later this year to reduce the amount of parking required for new development within...

City launches campaign encouraging Metro blue line use

A new city campaign aims to encourage residents to ride the blue line. The campaign, called “Back 2 Blue,” seeks to create awareness surrounding improved...

More boutique hotels in the pipeline for Old Town

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Hotel Indigo isn’t the only new hotel that will break into the market in Old Town in the next few...

Tim Lovain declares Alexandria City Council run

Former Alexandria City Council member Tim Lovain has joined the ever-crowding race for a council seat at City Hall. Lovain, a Democrat, served one three-year...

Former Alexandria City Councilman Justin Wilson, a Democrat, announces 2012 run

Former Alexandria City Councilman Justin Wilson will try to rejoin his former colleagues at City Hall next year, the Del Ray resident announced Monday. Wilson,...