Nation’s Parkways Stressed Under Increased Traffic
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 16th, 2008, 8:08 pm
CNN reports that parkways nationwide are experiencing heavy traffic volumes and finding themselves unable to cope. These highways often cannot simply be widened without destroying some of the scenic beauty and landmarks that they were built to showcase. Around the country, ... more
Posted in Highways, Mass Transit, NIMBY, Traffic Congestion | 3 Comments »
DC Metro Purple Line Extension – Opposed by Country Clubbers
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 14th, 2008, 7:28 pm
Yesterday, The Washington Post reported that the Alliance for Smart Transportation opposes the construction of Metro’s Purple Line extension in suburban Maryland. According to Maryland state officials, the Purple Line extension is intended to: run primarily above ground [and] connect Maryland's ends ... more
Posted in Bus-Only Lanes, Light Rail, Mass Transit, NIMBY, Politics, Traffic Congestion | 2 Comments »
Washington DC Wages War on Commuters
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 9th, 2008, 11:28 pm
Mayor Fenty’s administration has recently been increasing punitive measures against cars in a misguided attempt to relieve DC’s horrible traffic congestion. Washington DC has the 4th worst traffic congestion in the nation, and the city has been instituting various measures ... more
Posted in Bicycle Lanes, Bicycles, Buses, Car Taxes, Congestion Pricing, Environmentalism, Fines, Highways, Mass Transit, NIMBY, Parking Meters, Red-Light Cameras, Traffic Congestion, Uncategorized Rage | 1 Comment »
Transportation Alternatives 4th Avenue Intersection Redesign Competition
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 8th, 2008, 9:19 pm
Transportation Alternatives recently announced a competition to redesign the intersection of 4th Avenue and 9th Street in Brooklyn. The contest seeks to generate viable street design options that are more suited to a modern vision of our city. This begins by ... more
Posted in Bicycle Lanes, Bicycles, Environmentalism, NIMBY, Uncategorized Rage | 4 Comments »
California 101-405 Interchange Opposed by Creation … errr … Environmentalists
by Lewis DerkinsMay 26th, 2008, 8:25 pm
The tyranny of the minority is starting to gnash its ugly teeth in California as environmentalists vocalize their opposition to a revamp of the 101-405 interchange in Los Angeles. The current interchange is ranked among the state's most dangerous and delay-prone ... more
Posted in Environmentalism, Highways, NIMBY | No Comments »
