Category Archives: Neighborhood Update

Study: Car Use Continues to Rise in Corridors That Added Light Rail

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Over at the urbanist, city-oriented Atlantic Cities website, dismay prevails over the  upcoming publishing of a study that suggests that light rail does not live up to the hype of its proponents. According to the article, the authors of the … Continue reading →

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Pike Articulated Buses Aren’t BRT for the Same Reason that a Streetcar Isn’t Metrorail

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

One of the vexing things about the discussions around improving transit service along Columbia Pike are debates over…vocabulary.  Pike Spotter – whose inklings are well known to any reader of this blog – is going to try to hit this … Continue reading →

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Form Based Code Fail: Massive New Single Family Homes Built Steps from Future Streetcar Stops

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

One of the head-scratching things about life in Arlington is listening to self-described Smart Growth groups fawn over Arlington’s supposed commitment to Smart Growth. Unfortunately, the reality appears to be that Arlington’s politicians* are committed to promoting themselves, their personal … Continue reading →

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Red Rocks Neapolitan Bistro Coming to Penrose Square

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

Red Rocks Neapolitan Bistro, a “firebrick pizzeria” with locations in Old Town Alexandria and DC’s Columbia Heights, plans to open a location in Penrose Square this month. The website of the chain doesn’t have any further details, but the sign … Continue reading →

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9th Street Bike Boulevard Update

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

From a recent email forwarded by a neighborhood association (lightly edited): 1. Street marking and sign plans are currently under a final review by in house staff. Street markings and signs are behind schedule due to a conflict with the … Continue reading →

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New Pike Ride Bus Schedules on Sept. 30 (16A/B/D/E/J/P; 16G/H/K; 16F; 16Y), Plus Snazzy Promo Vid

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

Metrobus has updated the new schedules for Pike Ride service, complete with a video: The new schedules can be seen here.  Biggest change seems to be conversion of the 16Y to a “headway based” service during peak rush hour times.

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DES Offers Columbia Pike Construction September Update

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Attached is the text from today’s email update from Arlington DES:             Thank you for your interest in the improvements underway along Columbia Pike. Here are the latest updates as of September 25, 2012.   Super … Continue reading →

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Roundup of Opinions on Washington Boulevard Bike Trail

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Sometimes a blogger should be aware that other people have covered ground so well, there’s nothing to add.  Here are links to some commentary over the summer on the planned Washington Boulevard Trail, including a discussion of the tree removal … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour Project: William Jeffreys Tavern

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

The Happy Hour project (and the rest of the blog) has been on a hiatus as of late, but thought that this information should be out as a public service if someone runs a web search: William Jeffreys Tavern Monday-Friday … Continue reading →

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Q and A on Articulated/Bendy Buses on Columbia Pike

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Hey Pikespotter, You seem to have some strong opinions on these articulated buses.  Do you have time for a few questions? Sure. OK, what the heck is an articulated bus? An articulated or “bendy” bus is a four-wheeled bus that … Continue reading →

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