Guest Column: Annapolis should join the Regional Transportation Agency

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

Thoughts on the AA County Public Meeting for the Draft Pedestrain/Bike Master Plan Update

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

Statement of Support – Annapolis Bicycle Master Plan

Annapolis City Council Meeting, January, 9 2012 Mr. Mayor and Council Members, thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Annapolis Bicycle Master Plan. Auto-based transportation certainly has its place in our city and provides many benefits. However, auto dependence has many negative consequences, such as pollution, sprawling development patterns, unattractive urban development and… Read More Statement of Support – Annapolis Bicycle Master Plan

Slots or No Slots, That is the Question… Again

Appearing in Annapolis Capital Punishment, September 23, 2010 Guest Editorial by Loyal Reader Alex Pline (ACP says thanks!): The “slots” question is probably the most contentious issue we’ve had on the ballot since, well, the lasts “slots” question. Just like last time, every interest group is going full tilt. As such, it’s pretty difficult to… Read More Slots or No Slots, That is the Question… Again