Streetcars
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Streetcars aren't toys, buses aren't about respect
by Ken Archer On Wednesday, 22 residents and business owners testified before the DC Council about DDOT's citywide streetcar plan and the H Street-Benning Road streetcar line. This is my testimony.
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Streetcar forum lacked fireworks but revealed substance
About 150 people crammed into Walter Reed Community Center last night to discuss the current state of planning for the Columbia Pike streetcar project.
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Photo: A streetcar takes shape for Columbia Pike
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Residents weigh in on the plan to build a streetcar along Columbia Pike.
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Arlington, Fairfax seek federal funds for streetcars
The total cost of building the Columbia Pike streetcar system between Arlington and Fairfax counties is still unclear.
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A few tidbits from yesterday's D.C. streetcar meeting
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We were at the first half of yesterday's streetcar meeting at the Wilson Building. Here's a rundown of some of the more interesting exchanges that we managed to pick up.
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Committee voting on D.C. streetcars
The District City Council's Committee on Public Works and Transportation is currently meeting to approve the plan for streetcars.
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Hearings on DC9, streetcars today
If you're someone who likes to keep a close eye on the dealings of the District, today is a big day.
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D.C. Council looks at streetcar plan
It's been more than half a century since a streetcar last ran down the streets of the District. But the plan to bring the trolley back is moving forward, and tracks have already been laid in certain parts of the city.
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Columbia Pike streetcar plans take shape
Community feedback is being heard on a proposed streetcar linking Arlington and Fairfax counties that could launch by late 2016.
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Reminder: Important streetcar hearing tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Hearing to review DDOT's recently detailed plans and to authorize the use of the funds to implement streetcars on H Street will occur tomorrow.
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Public meetings held on Columbia Pike streetcar
Residents of Arlington and Fairfax counties will get their say on the proposed Columbia Pike streetcar project at two meetings this week.
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Columbia Pike streetcar up for public scrutiny
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A review of a proposed streetcar for Columbia Pike moves along.
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Council committee to hold public hearing on streetcar plan on November 17
The D.C. Council’s Committee on Public Works and Transportation has announced that it will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 17.
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NoVa officials discuss streetcar needs
Transportation officials in Arlington and Fairfax counties are trying to decide on features for the Columbia Pike streetcar line.
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H Street Shuttle’s once uncertain future now more certain
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The service is meant to give a boost to the businesses along H Street that have seen a dropoff in foot traffic during the massive streetscape redesign. But now money for the shuttle has run out.
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Details emerge for D.C. streetcars, set to begin in 2012
After more than 14 years of planning, false starts and questions over the feasibility of embarking on a $1.5 billion plan to bring back streetcars to the District, the first trolleys will run in the spring of 2012.
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Hop on board: Northern Virginia Streetcar Coalition Oct. 28
Join your neighbors, friends, colleagues, and streetcar supporters for the Northern Virginia Streetcar Coalition's first Annual Meeting.
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The Morning Walk: K Street streetcar plans derailed?
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ARLnow has surveillance video of the man who fell on the tracks at the Virginia Square Metro.
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