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As the DC’s streetcar plans begin to take shape, most of the debate seems to be centered around the question: “Will the system use overhead wires?”
We’re big fans of streetcars at ReadysetDC, and would be happy to see DC’s system built, wires or no.  That being said, despite a current ban on overhead wires [...]

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Last night, DDOT revealed their new proposed streetcar system plan at DC’s Transit Future meeting in Ward 6, the first of eight meetings- one for each ward. New materials were also posted online.  Given the slow progress that’s been made over the last few years and the increasingly low expectations, the [...]

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DDOT will be holding open houses in all 8 wards to “engage residents and businesses in the implementation of improvements proposed for the transit system for the city, including streetcars.”
Schedule (All meetings run from 7:00-8:30pm)

Ward 6:  Thursday, October 22, 2009
J.O. Wilson Elementary, 660 K Street, NE
Ward 1: Monday, October 26, 2009
Columbia Heights Education Campus, [...]

Photo Source: World Car Free
DDOT and sponsors have organized an event to celebrate World Car Free Day tomorrow.  Please make a pledge and sign up to participate.  Pledged participants will have a chance to win an iPod and other prizes here.
Step out of your daily routine and into the street for DDOT’s second annual Car [...]