Jim Durham🚌🚶♂️🚴♂️
@jldurham.bsky.social
Transportation equity, walking, bicycling, and public health advocate.
https://grassrootsalexandria.org/teams/transportation-equity/
https://grassrootsalexandria.org/teams/transportation-equity/
Before/after analysis of separated bike and ped facilities consistently show safety benefits and increases in number of people walking and bicycling... maybe near Braddock Rd Metro in #AlexandriaVA soon!
DDOT continues to publish before/after analyses of safety projects. The numbers for the 9th street NW bike lanes suggest that we should be doing these projects everywhere we can. Crashes plummeted, pedestrian and bike traffic skyrocketed, and vehicle travel times dropped.
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Before/after analysis of separated bike and ped facilities consistently show safety benefits and increases in number of people walking and bicycling... maybe near Braddock Rd Metro in #AlexandriaVA soon!
Great article re: the value of fare free buses. Ridership in Iowa City "surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 18 percent." By combining fare free with frequent, all-day service in high density areas @dashbusva.bsky.social ridership was 40% higher in 2024 than in 2019!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Great article re: the value of fare free buses. Ridership in Iowa City "surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 18 percent." By combining fare free with frequent, all-day service in high density areas @dashbusva.bsky.social ridership was 40% higher in 2024 than in 2019!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
Nicely done. This map makes it readily apparent why higher frequency service on @dashbusva.bsky.social Line 32 is important. Line 32 serves areas of both high residential density (orange) and businesses (red) in SW Alexandria!
New stickers arrived 😍
Calendar too but she’s in a drawer til new years
Calendar too but she’s in a drawer til new years
November 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Nicely done. This map makes it readily apparent why higher frequency service on @dashbusva.bsky.social Line 32 is important. Line 32 serves areas of both high residential density (orange) and businesses (red) in SW Alexandria!
Higher-frequency service makes DASH more useful for more people and provides positive economic return. NVTC found that “Every dollar Virginia invests in transit in Northern Virginia generates an additional $1.60 in statewide revenue, a 160% return on investment. novatransit.org/valueoftransit
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Higher-frequency service makes DASH more useful for more people and provides positive economic return. NVTC found that “Every dollar Virginia invests in transit in Northern Virginia generates an additional $1.60 in statewide revenue, a 160% return on investment. novatransit.org/valueoftransit
Thank you Mayor & Council Members for: "As a council, each of us has shared individually and collectively that we disagree with the Sheriff's current practice...we ask him to reconsider his current practice and cease any transfer of inmates pursuant to ICE administrative warrants and detainers.":
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Thank you Mayor & Council Members for: "As a council, each of us has shared individually and collectively that we disagree with the Sheriff's current practice...we ask him to reconsider his current practice and cease any transfer of inmates pursuant to ICE administrative warrants and detainers.":
Wow. The School Board chair announced a Board decision about student transportation, but there has not been a transparent decision process, i.e. there has been no public hearing or vote. Just wow!
September 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Wow. The School Board chair announced a Board decision about student transportation, but there has not been a transparent decision process, i.e. there has been no public hearing or vote. Just wow!
I was in Portland earlier this month... it was not 'war ravaged'; rather, it was noticeably cleaner and more pleasant than i had seen in three visits in recent years www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
September 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I was in Portland earlier this month... it was not 'war ravaged'; rather, it was noticeably cleaner and more pleasant than i had seen in three visits in recent years www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Good-looking bollards on a cycle track (two-way protected bike lane) in Eugene, OR.
September 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Good-looking bollards on a cycle track (two-way protected bike lane) in Eugene, OR.
"Across the D.C. region, the median overall rental rate in July was $2,207, up 0.5% year-over-year. Nationally, it was $1,402, down 0.8%. The decline [in rents] nationally is due in part to an influx of new construction..." www.ffxnow.com/2025/08/04/l...
Led by Tysons, Fairfax apartment rents continue rise, deviating from national trend | FFXnow
www.ffxnow.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"Across the D.C. region, the median overall rental rate in July was $2,207, up 0.5% year-over-year. Nationally, it was $1,402, down 0.8%. The decline [in rents] nationally is due in part to an influx of new construction..." www.ffxnow.com/2025/08/04/l...
"People will ride when you give them [frequent] service that they can rely on!" City Council and @alexandriavagov.bsky.social staff need to assess funding options that will enable @dashbusva.bsky.social to meet both 15-minute service frequency and environmental policy goals.
August 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"People will ride when you give them [frequent] service that they can rely on!" City Council and @alexandriavagov.bsky.social staff need to assess funding options that will enable @dashbusva.bsky.social to meet both 15-minute service frequency and environmental policy goals.
Standing room only on the DASH 30 bus.
July 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Standing room only on the DASH 30 bus.
This is a very cool ad. Go Spokane Transit!
July 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This is a very cool ad. Go Spokane Transit!
Thank you NVTC and the Commuter Choice Program for enabling @dashbusva.bsky.social to provide more efficient and cleaner service to people in Alexandria.
May 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Thank you NVTC and the Commuter Choice Program for enabling @dashbusva.bsky.social to provide more efficient and cleaner service to people in Alexandria.
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Join the Alexandria Health Department for a community walk in the Landmark/Van Dorn neighborhood on Saturday, April 26 to talk about how the area impacts health.
✅ Light refreshments
✅ Interpretation available upon request
RSVP: www.alexandriava.gov/news-ahd/202... #AlexandriaVA #WestEnd
✅ Light refreshments
✅ Interpretation available upon request
RSVP: www.alexandriava.gov/news-ahd/202... #AlexandriaVA #WestEnd
April 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Join the Alexandria Health Department for a community walk in the Landmark/Van Dorn neighborhood on Saturday, April 26 to talk about how the area impacts health.
✅ Light refreshments
✅ Interpretation available upon request
RSVP: www.alexandriava.gov/news-ahd/202... #AlexandriaVA #WestEnd
✅ Light refreshments
✅ Interpretation available upon request
RSVP: www.alexandriava.gov/news-ahd/202... #AlexandriaVA #WestEnd
"One additional benefit would be easing the transition when Alexandria does finally annex Shirlington." @corbie.bsky.social www.arlnow.com/2025/04/09/p...
Poll: Should Shirlington’s Campbell Avenue be pedestrian-only? | ARLnow.com
Pedestrian-only zones have been all the rage in Arlington's southern neighbor Alexandria recently. Should that trend come to Shirlington next? Logan, an Arlington County Community High School senior r...
www.arlnow.com
April 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
"One additional benefit would be easing the transition when Alexandria does finally annex Shirlington." @corbie.bsky.social www.arlnow.com/2025/04/09/p...
Did anyone else just buy a case of their favorite Italian wines this week? Gift article from The NYTimes. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/29/w...
Hold the Chianti: Tariff Threat Leaves Italian Bottles Grounded (Gift Article)
For now, President Trump’s 200 percent tariff on wine remains just a threat. But jittery American wine importers have already hit pause on orders from Tuscany.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Did anyone else just buy a case of their favorite Italian wines this week? Gift article from The NYTimes. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/29/w...
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Transportation Secretary Duffy testified in the Senate today about his agency’s priorities. @bikeleague.bsky.social and @waba.org were there to make sure he knew Bike Lanes Save Lives. Thanks to @senjeffmerkley.bsky.social and @bluntrochester.senate.gov for reiterating the importance of bike safety.
April 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Transportation Secretary Duffy testified in the Senate today about his agency’s priorities. @bikeleague.bsky.social and @waba.org were there to make sure he knew Bike Lanes Save Lives. Thanks to @senjeffmerkley.bsky.social and @bluntrochester.senate.gov for reiterating the importance of bike safety.
"Under the terms of the deal, the UK will give up control of the Chagos archipelago while paying to maintain control of a joint US-UK military base on the largest island, Diego Garcia, under a 99-year lease." Has anyone else in ALX Skeets visited the island pictured in this story?
April 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"Under the terms of the deal, the UK will give up control of the Chagos archipelago while paying to maintain control of a joint US-UK military base on the largest island, Diego Garcia, under a 99-year lease." Has anyone else in ALX Skeets visited the island pictured in this story?
Great to see the City of Alexandria continuing to take data-driven speed management measures to improve safety on our streets, and particularly near schools. www.alexandriava.gov/news-tes/202...
City of Alexandria Announces New Speed Mitigation Measures to Improve Roadway Safety
Visit alexandriava.gov for more information.
www.alexandriava.gov
March 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Great to see the City of Alexandria continuing to take data-driven speed management measures to improve safety on our streets, and particularly near schools. www.alexandriava.gov/news-tes/202...
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Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
March 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
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My band is performing a FREE family-friendly concert on Saturday, April 5 at 3pm at the Del Ray United Methodist Church in Alexandria. No tickets required.
March 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My band is performing a FREE family-friendly concert on Saturday, April 5 at 3pm at the Del Ray United Methodist Church in Alexandria. No tickets required.
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We’re headed to DC this weekend for this all-ages show my GF is co-producing. Free, 2pm Sunday at NVCC, come on out! #AssassinationCoordinates www.marineband.marines.mil/News/Article...
March 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We’re headed to DC this weekend for this all-ages show my GF is co-producing. Free, 2pm Sunday at NVCC, come on out! #AssassinationCoordinates www.marineband.marines.mil/News/Article...
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Remember this the next time a business claims losing street parking will kill them. In large cities like Toronto, or here in Chicago, foot traffic is king.
Half of business owners on this Toronto street estimated that more than 25% of their customers arrived by car.
In fact, it was 4%.
And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%.
Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
In fact, it was 4%.
And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%.
Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
March 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Remember this the next time a business claims losing street parking will kill them. In large cities like Toronto, or here in Chicago, foot traffic is king.
Great to be at the Agenda:Alexandria event with panelists discussing Complete Streets.
March 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Great to be at the Agenda:Alexandria event with panelists discussing Complete Streets.
“As someone who rides a bike through the city, there’s a pretty substantial difference between being behind a classic WMATA bus and being behind a[n electric] DASH bus,” she [@sarahbagley.bsky.social] said. More here: alextimes.com/local-news/a... @dashbusva.bsky.social
Alexandria City Council, School Board in talks with DASH for shared services
By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] City staff and Alexandria City Public Schools officials are in talks with DASH to explore the possibility of the public transit company serving high school ...
alextimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“As someone who rides a bike through the city, there’s a pretty substantial difference between being behind a classic WMATA bus and being behind a[n electric] DASH bus,” she [@sarahbagley.bsky.social] said. More here: alextimes.com/local-news/a... @dashbusva.bsky.social