Month: March 2014

Columbia Pike Streetcar Would Bring Billions to Arlington and Fairfax

On By Paul GoddinIn Arlington County, Land Use, Public TransitLeave a comment

A new study commissioned by Arlington County shows that the Columbia Pike Streetcar would spur billions of dollars in revenue for Arlington and Fairfax counties. Between $3.2 billion and $4.4 billion in incremental benefits (over and above capital expenditures and operating costs) would be realized for the two counties over 30 years. This far exceeds …

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Arlington Looks to Avoid Parking “Tragedy of the Commons”

On By Paul GoddinIn Arlington County, Public Policy, TransportationLeave a comment

Parking isn’t something many people think about until it’s unavailable. Even city planners have historically considered parking somewhat of an afterthought. Cities are paying more attention to the resource lately, however, in part due to the influence of one book in particular: The High Cost of Free Parking, by UCLA professor and urban planner Donald …

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