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Celebrants at the Rosslyn pit stop on Bike to Work Day 2013. (video)

05/23/2013 Car-Free Diet

Spring recently sprung in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and many bikes sprung up around town. The flat landscape, accessible bike lanes, and convenient bike racks make it an ideal biking town. I just graduated after four years at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and in all that time, I have seen new bike lanes [...]

05/23/2013 Mobility Lab

The hearings to confirm Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to be the next Secretary of Transportation have begun today. And I generally don’t like to put the cart before the horse, but for the sake of this article, let’s assume that the Senate will confirm Mayor Foxx without difficulty. What do we know about Mayor Foxx? [...]

05/22/2013 Mobility Lab

Capital Bikeshare Releases Two New Survey Reports: Surveys Provide Detailed Data on Bikeshare Usage and Regional Impact. Here are the original Tweets from this morning's presentation and press conference.

05/22/2013 Mobility Lab

New Yorkers, take notice … Capital Bikeshare just released two new reports containing a wealth of information on its members and how they use the program. The reports contain valuable insights into the many benefits of bikesharing, such as travel cost savings, reduction in car use, health improvements, and local business patronage. As New York [...]

05/22/2013 Mobility Lab

Capital Bikeshare is a mobility management strategy that results in improved health – and health cost savings – of riders. Health Implications of the Capital Bikeshare Program, a study by George Washington University students, identifies promising findings that could make a strong impact on bikeshare members and people in the Washington D.C. region in general. [...]

05/22/2013 Mobility Lab

The new Art on the ART Bus exhibit features artwork by local artist Amy Hughes Braden.

05/21/2013 ART

Commuting and transportation choices are significant factors that residents will take into account when looking for a new home, and typically want an easy and accessible way to get to work, shops, restaurants, and other attractions. Condominiums and apartment buildings can take advantage of this resident demand by implementing a few of the programs listed here to make their property an attractive option to potential tenants.

05/21/2013 ATP

Please join us for a press conference at Mobility Lab for the release of two new Capital Bikeshare reports. (At 12 p.m. EST this Wednesday, after the press conference, the reports will be available at Capital Bikeshare and further analysis will be published at Mobility Lab.) In the “2013 Capital Bikeshare Member Survey Report,” nearly [...]

05/20/2013 Mobility Lab

Micaela tells us one way she reduces car trips. What's Your One? (video)

05/17/2013 Car-Free Diet

May is Bike Month throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in the D.C. region specifically, tomorrow is Bike to Work Day. It’s a big party day for area cyclists, even those who regularly commute by bike. Last year, more than 12,000 people registered at a number of pit stops throughout the region, where they were treated to [...]

05/16/2013 Mobility Lab

Mobility Lab Express #14 – May 15, 2013 (PDF) Mobility Lab's brand new Transportation Cost-Savings Calculator is featured. Our research teams are developing a calculation method to estimate, monetize, and communicate the return on investment from 'transportation demand management' programs.

05/15/2013 Mobility Lab

Over 12,000 people have already registered for Bike To Work Day on Friday morning! Here are some great reasons as to why you should participate and switch up your commute! If you're a new rider, there are also some good tips on how to prepare and take advantage of this fun event. We are excited to see lots of bikes out on the streets on Friday!

05/15/2013 ATP

Imagine the following scenario: Your daily commute in Washington D.C. requires taking metro's green line to Gallery Place, then transferring onto a metrobus to your final destination. Unfortunately, the Washington Capitals hockey team is playing at Gallery Place's Verizon Center. The game has just completed, and the street is teaming with Caps fans. Traffic is [...]

05/14/2013 Mobility Lab

Mobility Lab Director Tom Fairchild is a panelist at the Intelligent Transportation Society of Virginia (ITSVA) 19th Annual Conference & Exposition. He will speak on Friday (May 17) at 8 a.m. on a panel (PDF) about state-of-the-art information and data technologies for transportation systems. May 16-17, 2013 Richmond Marriott, Richmond For more, please click here.

05/14/2013 Mobility Lab

Arlington family of three gives up their car. Follow their journey.

05/10/2013 Car-Free Diet

ATP is excited to announce the start of our new recognition program, Workplace Commute Champions! Employees who have less stressful and easier commutes are typically happier and more productive during the workday - which is a great reason for employers to be proactive in making it easier to get to work! If your organization has implemented transportation programs or is interested in providing more commuter benefits to employees, you could be a Workplace Commute Champion - get started today and register by May 31st!

05/09/2013 ATP

If you were unable to attend Walk @ Lunch on April 24th, watch our new video to see what you missed! It was a great event and we hope to see all of you back next year!

05/08/2013 ATP

Here is a great opportunity to share your ideas!

05/07/2013 WalkArlington

Winter hibernation for Arlingtonian riders is over, and we've got the data to prove it. Check out the graph to see the sharp spike in bicycle ridership on Arlington trails from March to April!

05/07/2013 BikeArlington