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What Is Plogging?

06/10/2019 20:31:21

Plogging is the latest trend in fitness. It is the act of picking up trash while you jog or run, so named because it is a mash-up of the Swedish words for pick up, �plocka upp,� and the English word �jog.� While the plogging trend originated in Sweden, keeping streets and paths litter-free has long Read More

Finding the right first response to all those scooters out there

05/22/2019 15:19:11

Over the course of much of the past 50 years, days for millions of workers across the U.S. have looked like this: walk out of a (way too big) isolated suburban house, get in a (way too big) car, drive to the (apparently way too small, based on the accompanying stop-and-go-traffic) urban center, find a... Read more »

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Maryland county looks to build on the success of a new, limited-stop bus route

05/21/2019 16:27:50

Buses traversing Montgomery County, Md.�s limited-stop Ride On ExtRa Route 101 have gotten fuller and fuller since they began operating in October 2017. The Bethesda-Gaithersburg route�s 12 percent ridership increase over the past year and a half was achieved despite competition from low gas prices and investor-subsidized ride hailing. This contrasts strongly with national trends,... Read more »

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Where you live is linked to how healthy you are

05/15/2019 18:42:22

Sadly, U.S. Latino communities are marked by transportation inequities, including unsafe streets and public transit that is unaffordable, infrequent, and unreliable. This makes it harder for Latino families to connect to health-promoting assets. That�s what we found in our new research review, The State of Latinos and Housing, Transportation, and Green Space, released on May... Read more »

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Rhode Island creating model for people-focused transit corridor in downtown

05/13/2019 17:00:19

This is Part 1 of a two-part series on how Providence and the entire Rhode Island region are making redesigns for a new era of diversified transportation options for people. As Providence, RI embraces a vision of mixed-use transit-oriented development, residents miss the frequent and reliable service of streetcars. The city even received federal funding... Read more »

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Is no real-time information better than inaccurate info?

05/09/2019 19:28:12

It�s one thing to tell riders when the next bus is supposed to arrive � and include a symbol claiming the prediction is live and up-to-date. But it�s another thing to offer accurate information, as many �real-time� arrival predictions tend to be off by a few minutes. A few minutes might seem like a small... Read more »

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Video: Arlington schools bringing teacher drive-alone rate down

05/08/2019 16:49:19

Arlington Public Schools have a goal for only 75 percent of teachers and staff to drive alone to work by 2021. That would mean that 1 in 4 find some other way to get to school, like carpooling, the bus, the Metro, biking, walking, or scootering. And while 75 percent still means a lot of... Read more »

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Transit information screens should be everywhere, not just at stations

05/07/2019 19:17:55

Real-time transit information � knowing exactly when the bus is coming � is a game changer. With transit ridership declining across the country, reliable information can increase ridership and improve passenger experience, studies show. The two main ways of accessing real-time information is by checking your smartphone or viewing a screen mounted in a public... Read more »

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Open-data standards are helping to hack an understanding of scooter and bikeshare systems

05/03/2019 14:37:14

Among the millions of trips that occur on scooter and bikeshare services across the U.S., anyone can harness and create tools that allow them to understand how the behavior of other users of those tools will affect the trips people are taking. Transportation Techies showed off projects along these lines last week at Bikeshare Hack... Read more »

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Infographic: Forward-looking real-time transit information

05/02/2019 13:53:13

Mobility Lab conducted a study (see the full 245-page report) to examine the real-time transit information needs and perceptions of travelers in Arlington, Va. This infographic is based off some of the key findings in the report, which adds more evidence that real-time information is valuable and provides valuable new recommendations to transit agencies as... Read more »

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New report: Real-time transit information affects travel behavior in Arlington

05/02/2019 13:40:10

Transit agencies hoping to attract and retain riders constantly look for ways to enhance the user experience. In the effort to boost transit ridership, reliability and predictability of transit services remain key. At the heart of this issue sits real-time transit information, or RTTI. RTTI is the information communicated to riders about the current and... Read more »

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Understanding Arlington�s Connection to the Capital Trails Network

04/08/2019 11:00:03

You�ve probably heard that Arlington has 50+ miles of paved, multi-use trails. But did you know that our region, encompassing the District of Columbia, City of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince George�s County, and Montgomery County, has 456 miles of paved multi-use trails? That�s a lot of trails. Interconnected Trails are Vital to the Read More

5 Ways to Start Your Own Walking Group

04/02/2019 12:42:03

There are lots of great walking groups around Arlington and the greater Washington DC area. But if you can�t find what you�re looking for, start your own! 1. Determine What Makes Your Group Unique What makes your walking group different from others out there? Are you trying to start a lunch walking group with people Read More

Enjoy the Best of Walking on National Walking Day

03/18/2019 19:42:14

National Walking Day on April 3 is WalkArlington�s favorite day of the year, of course. It�s a day that celebrates the joys and importance of walking, Arlington's walkable community, and all of the people who walk, including you. Moving Around in Arlington Walking is our favorite way to move around Arlington. It makes us happier, Read More

Choose a 5K and Lace Up Your Sneakers

03/04/2019 13:00:29

I rekindled my relationship with running about six years ago while living in Arlington, adjacent to the Custis Trail. It was an amazing thing to roll out of bed and have my feet on the trail in a matter of minutes. I loved to train on the Custis Trail and do longer weekend runs on Read More

Three Great Family-Friendly Walks

03/01/2019 15:56:55

Walking is a great activity for the whole family�it�s accessible for children of all ages and the pace allows for conversation and exploration. It also has many benefits for kids and families. Walking is a great way for kids to meet their recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day and interact and explore their Read More

Madrid Gets Friendlier for People Walking and Biking

02/01/2019 14:55:38

Madrid is one of the latest European cities to make more places in a city friendly for people walking and biking. In November 2018, Madrid implemented a �Sustainable Mobility Ordinance� with the objectives to improve the coexistence of multiple modes of transportation; improve air quality; promote public transit, walking, and biking; balance road uses with Read More

Take a Walk Through 2018

01/08/2019 17:59:28

2018 was a busy year for all things walking in Arlington County, and there are a lot of people and organizations that worked hard to make Arlington a better place to walk. As we enter a new year, we�re sharing a few of our favorite things that happened in 2018. Volunteers We have the best Read More

Ballston Reinvented

12/05/2018 22:44:14

In the last few years, Ballston has undergone a renaissance of sorts. We�re proud of our technology background that includes tech giants like Amazon Web Services and DARPA and is now a travel destination in its own right with the completion of the long-anticipated Ballston Quarter and the Medstar Capitals Iceplex�home to the 2018 Stanley Read More

Savannah Miller

12/05/2018 22:26:04

Savannah Miller is the Communications Coordinator for the Ballston BID. She is new to the Arlington area but has already fallen in love with the vibrant community and all Arlington has to offer. by

Carsharing FAQs

08/15/2016 19:52:03

Carsharing has become a popular travel option in the DC region, providing convenience and flexibility to those living and working in transit oriented areas such as Arlington and DC. However, just like riding the bus or Capital Bikeshare, there can be some confusion and hesitation on trying it out for the first time. Get started Read More

Conference Rewind: ACT 2016

08/11/2016 19:11:21

I was in the beautiful City of Roses, Portland, Oregon last week for the Association for Commuter Transportation�s (ACT) International Conference*. I had scouted Portland out as a place to relocate a few years after graduating college but the move was not to be and I hadn�t been back since. However, Portland being �out of Read More

ART Bus Series: ART 92 (Crystal City � Long Bridge Park/Boeing)

08/10/2016 15:28:02

This post is part of a series highlighting the ART bus routes throughout Arlington County and how both residents and visitors alike can take advantage of the ART bus system. Check out the other�ART routes in this series here. ART 92 The ART 92 connects Crystal City and its namesake Metro Station, the VRE train Read More

ART Bus Series: ART 84 (Douglas Park � Nauck � Pentagon City)

08/04/2016 17:06:11

This post is part of a series highlighting the ART bus routes throughout Arlington County and how both residents and visitors alike can take advantage of the ART bus system. Check out the other�ART routes in this series here. ART 84 The ART 84 connects Douglas Park and Nauck with Pentagon City, where residents and Read More

7 Tips to Travel DC like a Local

08/02/2016 15:39:50

I recently traveled to The 6 (that�s Toronto for all you non-Drake fans) and as I stepped off the plane, ready to start my weekend away, I started to get a little nervous. The next leg of my journey involved a lot of public transportation and transfers. Correction, it involved an entirely new public transportation Read More

ART Bus Series: ART 74 (Arlington Village � Arlington View � Pentagon City)

08/01/2016 16:57:00

This post is part of a series highlighting the ART bus routes throughout Arlington County and how both residents and visitors alike can take advantage of the ART bus system. Check out the other�ART routes in this series here. ART 74 The ART 74 connects Columbia Pike, the Walter Reed Community Center and Pentagon City Read More

Upcoming Events for August 2016 | ATP Connect

08/01/2016 13:25:19

Share this blog or download a print friendly flyer to share with your tenants and residents. Download flyer ROCK AT THE ROW - STARTING AUGUST 4 Every Thursday in August, guests can enjoy live music and outdoor entertainment at Pentagon Row�s Rock at the Row Summer Concert Series. Pentagon Row�s VIP lounge area will Read More

ART Bus Series: ART 61 (Rosslyn � Courthouse Metro Shuttle)

07/29/2016 18:45:08

This post is part of a series highlighting the ART bus routes throughout Arlington County and how both residents and visitors alike can take advantage of the ART bus system. Check out the other�ART routes in this series here. ART 61 The ART 61 is an easy loop through the residential neighborhoods north and south Read More

SafeTrack Surges 6 and 7 Means Delays for Red Line Commuters

07/28/2016 20:14:32

Heads up for Red Line commuters! The next two surges will affect the Red Line, with continuous single tracking and reduced service through August 18. See details below for more information. Surge 6: August 1-7 Single-tracking between Takoma and Silver Spring Red Line trains will run between Shady Grove and NoMa-Gallaudet every 6 minutes during Read More

10 Tips for Active Commuting

07/28/2016 12:02:35

We have all heard and read about the benefits of exercise to your physical and mental health. However, the challenge for most of us is how to squeeze exercise into our busy schedule. What if you could combine exercise and your daily commute to work together? Maybe walking or biking all the way isn�t practical, Read More