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A center for transportation research, development, communications – and more. Terms of use: https://t.co/lKlXl5vnk8

Arlington, Virginia
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
When it comes to travel behavior research, commuting behavior tends to take the spotlight. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, let's look at some of the recent holiday travel research.
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
"A whopping 13 out of 17 major transit measures on state and local ballots across the U.S. yesterday passed, bringing the public transportation industry’s 2020 win rate at the ballot box to a stunning 92 percent."
usa.streetsblog.org
And that may be *because* — not despite of — a pandemic that terrified millions of Americans off buses and trains.
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
"While this meeting is a beginning of the VPRA in many ways it’s also a culmination of efforts taken by Virginia to preserve and expand its passenger rail across the state."
ggwash.org
Late last year, the commonwealth announced they would purchase Right of Way from private railroad companies across the state to speed up and expand service. That means fewer barriers to improved...
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
Arlington residents have just a few more hours to make their voices heard on street safety issues they have experienced across the county. Here's why your input makes a difference.
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
What’s the cost of fare-free transit? https://t.co/5uKgCVxu7Z
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Mobility Lab
5 years
The evidence that eliminating fares leads to greater ridership and a more equitable transit system is mixed. Research indicates that eliminating fares can increase ridership, but the devil is in the details. We look at the pros and cons in a COVID-19 world
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
Public feedback on #arlington roadways are open until 10/30, you can already see trends appearing. On North Pershing Drive, excessive speeding (red) has been noted along the entirety of the street even with recent additions of stop signs and traffic lights https://t.co/0O6HSW5cdn
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
Ever walked along a stretch of road in the county and thought "their should be a better crosswalk here"🤔 Now's your opportunity to provide your personal perspective in #Arlington, here's why you should take the 5 minutes to do so.
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
We were thrilled to recently join @ActivateARL, a brand new podcast that hopes to inspire everyone to rethink the way they move. Give it a listen on your afternoon walk!
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Mobility Lab
5 years
#Arlingtonians have until Friday (10/30) to help the county identify problem areas for pedestrians on local roadways. Gathering individual perspective is an important step towards #VisionZero, here's why. https://t.co/0O6HSW5cdn
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
The problem with being a pedestrian is you can do everything right and still suffer the consequences of a car-dominated world. PSA's won't make streets safer- action will. Arlington is looking for your feedback, here's why your input matters.
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
As part of Arlington’s Vision Zero planning efforts to combat pedestrian deaths and to build upon the crash dataset, community engagement is currently taking place to learn more about everyday experiences while walking, biking, and driving in Arlington. https://t.co/0O6HSW5cdn
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
A look at how personal perspectives can help identify problems, build upon data, and make our roadways safer for pedestrians.
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Mobility Lab
5 years
It's always a good time to revisit this insightful piece by @jacknarron https://t.co/9LVaxWOWhh
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Mobility Lab
5 years
Riding an e-scooter in D.C. may come with a new set of safety precautions, here's what you need to know.
washingtonpost.com
Among the changes, the new rules will require riders to lock the devices to poles or bike racks.
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Mobility Lab
5 years
Seven months later, the CDC recommends face coverings while using public transportation. “This is too little, too late and downright shameful,” John A. Costa, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union
washingtonpost.com
The guidance was issued following pressure from the airline industry and amid surging cases of coronavirus in the United States and strong evidence on the effectiveness of masks in curbing transmis...
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
Census responses are due today! Here's your final reminder that your input matters when it comes to local transportation options.
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
We're looking forward to joining the Autonomous Vehicle webinar this afternoon put on by @VTmetroDC. Need a primer before listening? Read up on a recent report by @VTMURP students on local perceptions of AVs. https://t.co/xfXA2dhsSA
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@MobilityLabTeam
Mobility Lab
5 years
U.S. TV viewers are familiar with the long lists of side effects FDA requires pharmaceutical companies to include in their commercials- what would a car commercial look like with the same parameters? https://t.co/Xd0EyS5Jms
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@VirginiaDRPT
Virginia DRPT
5 years
Happy Transit Appreciation Month, Virginia! This week, we’re sharing all the ways your transit agencies work to keep passengers and drivers safe. Learn more at https://t.co/ePZ3UsCXOy.
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