2010-2019 - The End of Yuppieism?

Will the next decade see an end to Yuppieism? Your thoughts.

DC Region's Future Transportation System : TBARTA.COM

Hi Yupette,

Arlington's future transportation system cannot be based upon Arlington's obsolete subway, light rail, and SOV-based surface transportation planning. To see what a state-of-the-art regional transportation system looks like, visit the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Aurhority's Web site at TBARTA.com

Mary D. aka Snow Bird Mary

Major Snowstorm Proves - Time for Major Traffic Mitigation

If nothing else, this weekend's major snow storm proves that it's time for major traffic mitigation in Northern Virginia. Your thoughts? A.Y.

County Staff Forced to Spend Hours Rehearsing Before County Board Meetings

Hi Yupette,

Did you know that county staff has to rehearse our testimony before county board meetings? This sometimes takes all day the day before the meeting. Huge waste of time, but we are forced to do it.

Anon.

County Board Charade Continues on December 15th

Having accepted a ransom check for $10,000 from Gulf Branch Nature Center supporters so Gulf Branch Nature Center can remain open, the County Board is planning to approve spending $23.7 million to construct Long Branch Park, $460,000 for public art for Long Branch Park, and up to $13 million to construct a new Cherrydale Fire Station.

Arlington Greens to Rally on December 12th for the Homeless and Jobs

The Arlington Green Party will rally for homeless services and jobs creation before the December 12th County Board meeting outside the County Board Room, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Third Floor, at 8:30 AM. The Arlington Green Party is seeking a year-around homeless shelter for single adults and a public jobs program that provides living wage jobs for the homeless and unemployed.

Will Arlington be Gridlocked by SOVs? How Soon?

Where are the transportation alternatives for Arlington County over the next decade except more single-occupant vehicles and an expansion of the status quo transit system to include slow light rail and a few more ART Bus routes?