A shorter version also appeared as an Op Ed column in The Capital on May 11, 2016. Let me get this out of the way: I am a bike guy. I love bikes, all kinds – transportation bikes, off road bikes, racing bikes and classic bikes. But that’s not why I ride a bike for… Read More Why I Ride A Bike
A very interesting Planning Commission meeting last night (4/15/2015). The agenda item of interest to me was R-33-14, allowing access to a new development via the “highway” portion of Aris T. Allen Boulevard. This is a multifaceted issue dealing with prior annexation agreements from over ten years ago, transportation, development patterns and the wishes of… Read More Statement on R-33-14 Vehicular Access to and Internal Roadways within Certain Property adjacent to Aris T. Allen Boulevard
One of the most acknowledged problems in the Annapolis area is our congested “corridors” because they provide the only way in and out of various areas in the City and surrounding parts of the County. If there is a closure, mayhem ensues. In addition, these roads – really STROADS now – are terrible for everyone: drivers,… Read More Traditional Street Grids are the Answer For Future Growth In Annapolis
Appearing in The Capital, July 28, 2014 While the Chinquapin Round Road, West Street, Admiral Drive intersection needs to be reconfigured for sure, what I am worried about is the drive-through restaurant development discussed in a recent article. This kind of auto-centric development will continue to reinforce the “highway” nature of outer West Street. This… Read More Guest Column: Thoughts on outer West Street development
Appearing in The Capital, March 21, 2014 By BILL NEVEL AND ALEX PLINE Both Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are at a crossroads for improving transit in their respective areas with the proposed Regional Transportation Agency. A regional transit system would put this area on comparable footing with scores of major urban areas in the… Read More Guest Column: Annapolis should join the Regional Transportation Agency
It had a flavor typical of these public meetings. George Cardwell from the County Planning and Zoning did a good job at setting the context for the plan. I really do think he “gets it” about the need for a more balanced set of transportation options in the county. For the most part, people who… Read More Thoughts on the AA County Public Meeting for the Draft Pedestrain/Bike Master Plan Update
Allison Bourg wrote a good article about the county’s update to the Pedestrian and Master Plan. The purpose of the article was to publicize the public meeting on June 11, 2013, but it did feature yours truly because I met Allison over at Parole Towne Center for her to snap a few pictures for the… Read More Capital Article about AA County Transportation Cycling
Annapolis as portrayed on the city web site, is for the most part, a very walkable city: “Take time to walk in our city and peer over the garden gates. Visit our many shops or relax on a water taxi in our harbor.” However, once you leave the historic downtown core and head out the… Read More Parole and Mobility
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