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Megan McConville is a blogger for TheCityFix.com, where she covers local, national and international transportation and urban planning issues. Megan recently returned to D.C. after finishing her masters in city & regional planning. In her free time, she enjoys riding her bike on the area's many rail trails.

Springtime Smart Growth Happenings
April 6, 2010 | No Comment

For those of you who haven’t gotten your livability and smart growth fix lately, we’d like to alert you to a couple local news items.
First, the Montgomery County Planning Department is kicking off ReThink Montgomery, …

Making Connecticut Ave Safer for Pedestrians
April 1, 2010 | No Comment

Have you had an accident or a close call when walking along Connecticut Avenue? If so, you’re not alone. The arterial, one of Washington’s main streets, has some of the highest car speeds …

Metro Fare Hikes: Who’s Hit the Hardest?
March 29, 2010 | One Comment

Metrobus riders are poorer and have fewer transportation alternatives than Metrorail riders, says Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) data – and they face the biggest fare hikes under current proposals.
Rail passengers, who face a …

Let’s Start Our Own Ciclovía!
March 26, 2010 | No Comment

Greater Greater Washington had an excellent post yesterday morning advocating that D.C. create its own version of New York’s Summer Streets. We at TheCityFix think this is a great idea. To further motivate …

Before You Forget Snowmageddon…
March 22, 2010 | One Comment

Now that spring is almost here, Snowmageddon and Snoverkill – and all the challenges they posed to pedestrians and transit users – are but a distant memory for many. But let’s not let the …

D.C. Cyclists Will Enjoy New Bike Lanes by Spring
March 19, 2010 | No Comment

Last night, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) shared its proposals for new bike lanes in downtown D.C. Protected cycle lanes are planned for Pennsylvania Avenue as well as 9th, 15th, I and L …

Changing Demographics, Changing Travel Patterns in the D.C. Metro Area
March 18, 2010 | 2 Comments

The D.C. area’s young population is traveling less, older residents are traveling more, and more people are taking transit and walking. That was the message at yesterday’s Transportation Planning Board (TPB) meeting. The …

Time to Dust Off Your Bike!
March 17, 2010 | 2 Comments

If your bike has been buried under a pile of snow for the past couple months, or locked away in a closet, it’s time to take it out. Warm weather is here, and so …

TheCityFix Guide to the Environmental Film Festival
March 15, 2010 | 2 Comments

A town’s green renewal after being decimated by a tornado. The community impact of a major shopping mall. A ghost town’s transformation into an eco-village. If you’d like to learn more about any of …

Congrats to Our Hometown Bicycle Friendly Businesses!
March 12, 2010 | 3 Comments

The D.C. area is home to two of the winners from the League of American Bicyclists’ latest round of Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) awards.  Congrats to our hometown awardees: Revolution Cycles in Arlington and the …