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last updated: 05/16/2008
- Road Removal
Ah, Klingle Road; a little slice of road that was so fragile it was washed out by a storm back in 1991. At the time the District of Columbia was so broke it didn't have the money to repair or...
- Trains and Planes
I like Amtrak. In fact I prefer to take it over the plane or driving when I go to New York City. It takes less time than either of these two modes and it is even more comfortable. Think about...
- Innovation Nation
More and more of us carry a cell phone and more and more those cell phones are doing more than just making phone calls. In Chicago, city parking officials are testing a system that allows drivers to use their cell...
- Rushing to the Bus
Just the other day it was revealed that Metro was having problems with its hybrid buses, buses that run on a combination of an internal combustion engine powered by diesel fuel and an electric-powered motor that powers the vehicle from...
- The Balancing Act
There was always that one act at the circus where the clown (I love that commercial on television where the little kid in the high chair talks about making enough money in the market to hire a clown but then...
- Dulles or Bust
I have not been a fan of the Dulles Rail Project pretty much since its inception. The whole thing had the stench of political posturing and manipulation that made many of the elements and projections questionable. For example, the ridership...
- Welcome to Bizarro World
Several years ago the supposed answer to many of our problems was to develop fuel from alternative sources. How miraculous would it be to take something like corn or even soybeans and turn it into a new gasoline. Every six...
- Enough Already
District Mayor Adrian Fenty has gone out of his way to try to appease the cab drivers in this city and their associations. He has raised the drop fee or the fee that would first show up on the new...
- Keep Your Options Open
The other day I was watching a local news program and was interested by an interview with one of Metro's spokespersons. In addition to a lot of the fluff that television reporters can ask there came a question of expansion...
- Earth Day To Do's
Tomorrow is Earth Day and this year, for the first time in a long time, there seems to be a real interest and a real push to make something happen. Maybe it's that gas is heading toward four dollars a...
- Pet Peeves, Pt. 2
Yes, it's mainly the drivers behind the wheel that make us craziest. But what about the "slow-walkers," those pedestrians who get into the crossing area when into the cycle and then take their good old time getting across the street....
- Pet Peeves, Pt. 1
It seems to me as I put together a mental list of the things that drive me crazy during a commute or a simple trip from here to there is that the lion's share occur on the roads. There have...
- Sharing the Ride?...or the Whole Bike
The other day I questioned when the District would get on board the bike sharing business now that the concept of car-sharing (ZipCar) has proved to be so popular. Turns out that this concept is well underway. SmartBike DC is...
- Making the Call on Metro
One of the reasons I signed up for a Verizon wireless phone was so that I would not lose touch if I had to be reached while I was in the Metro system. It was not for the overpriced service...
- Technology for Good or Bad
I must say that I am surprised and disappointed that the NextBus system is having such a hard time working here in the region. It seems to me that information is one of the big things that bus passengers need....
- That Time of Year
Spring is my favorite time of year. There is no other time of year when so many things are in bloom. The color of the trees, the little surprises popping up from underground in the form of yellow, white and...
- Montgomery County Speed Cameras
It's been great to hear from so many of you in reaction to this column coming over here to CommuterPage.com. Although we haven't really started to get into some of the issues yet, it's nice to know that you have...
- Welcome to Sprawl and Crawl on CommuterPage.com
It's been a couple months since I had a chance to write this column and I'm grateful for the opportunity afforded me by the good folks at CommuterPage.com. Many of you might remember me from my years at WTOP Radio...
- Steve Eldridge's "Sprawl and Crawl" Coming to CommuterPage.com
CommuterPage.com will be hosting Steve Eldridge's "Sprawl and Crawl" column beginning Monday, September 31. Steve is a long-time reporter, observer and commentator on the Washington region's transportation issues. Look for new "Sprawl and Crawl" posts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday...
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