Social Media Posts

• Last day for the Arlington County Fair. Stop by the Car-Free Diet booth outside near the entertainment area.

  08/18/2019

• Stop by the Car-Free Diet booth at the Arlington County Fair today and tomorrow. We're outside near the tennis courts. http://arlingtoncountyfair.us/

  08/17/2019

• RT @ATPcommutes: Join us for a family-friendly #transportation block party on August 22. Find out more and register for the #OurSharedStree…

  08/16/2019

• Happy National Tell a Joke Day. To celebrate, here are a few: 😂What did the bus conductor say to the frog? Hop on. 🤣What do you get if you cross a bike and a flower? Bicycle petals! 😅Do buses and trains run on time? Usually, yes. No, they don't. Buses run on wheels and trains run on the tracks.

  08/16/2019

• The @arlingtoncofair is this weekend! We'll be there today - Sunday handing out info about getting around Arlington… https://t.co/nRZmrD9v8a

  08/16/2019

• "The result is a study that is worth reading, which generally reinforces what we at Strong Towns have previously observed to be true: mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods have enduring appeal, are more financially productive than auto-oriented places… and we still don’t allow nearly enough of them to be built.

  08/15/2019

• RT @walkarlington: Want a full guided walking tour? A screen-free audio experience? A way to find out what cool thi… https://t.co/cWFtdIyt9g

  08/15/2019

• In the newest Car-Free Diet Stories you'll meet Rubina and learn how going car-free helps her teach her kids import… https://t.co/u7q6kwK3oM

  08/14/2019

• "A new mayor vowed to bring vehicles back to the city center. The strong citizen backlash suggests that European cities’ car bans are not, in fact, in peril."

  08/14/2019

• RT @bikearlington: Save your gas and take @bikeshare to @arlingtoncofair! And once you are there stop by and learn… https://t.co/nBlvBBvNb3

  08/14/2019

• A new study finds that new business startups are choosing cities with good public transportation options over the t… https://t.co/MKjKtiEquM

  08/14/2019

• The Arlington County Fair runs Aug. 14 - 18 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Stop by the Car-Free Diet booth outside near the tennis courts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to get answers to your transit, walking and biking questions and to say "hi."

  08/13/2019

• What Happened When I Rented an E-Scooter for (Almost) a Month. https://t.co/TJaqxnv1ba

  08/13/2019

• "So far in 2019, wholesale bike sales are down for every category except e-bikes, which are up 24.7 percent over last year."

  08/12/2019

• Smart mobility is the only viable future for our cities https://t.co/UrffyMZBvA

  08/12/2019

• Need to reload a SmarTrip card? Buy a VRE pass? Get a bus schedule? Head to a Commuter Store in Rosslyn, Ballston, Crystal City, Shirlington and the Pentagon.

  08/10/2019

• "Now a new study finds a close connection between transit access and startups of all types—not just high-tech startups."

  08/09/2019

• RT @ggwash: Dockless scooters and bicycles can provide transportation options in areas where transit isn't as robus… https://t.co/wIK5V9yyxA

  08/09/2019

• RT @bikeshare: Whether you’re an experienced rider or new to Capital Bikeshare, here are some riding tips to help y… https://t.co/PzHpIZfDmH

  08/08/2019

• Good news! More bus service is being added to serve Blacksburg, in the southwestern part of Virginia, to the District.

  08/08/2019

• "Evidence is mounting that designing cities with bikes in mind has a profound effect on everyone—not just cyclists."

  08/07/2019

• RT @ATPcommutes: When the @wmata repairs on the Blue and Yellow Line stations are complete, you'll find USB ports,… https://t.co/gdEsP441fq

  08/07/2019

• "A city’s transportation network is its lifeline, and if we want to build smart cities we need to start thinking seriously about smart mobility, which will determine the future of urban development."

  08/06/2019

• RT @wmata: A Summer Treat for SmarTrip® card holders! Join us for Dunkin' Donuts #TransitTuesday and receive a $2.0… https://t.co/TDm1E5E2z1

  08/06/2019

• "Bird’s new monthly rental program could force users and cities to reconsider e-scooters as a real mode of transportation. But there are some drawbacks."

  08/05/2019

• RT @atpcommutes: Mark your calendars for our third annual Our Shared Street Pop-Up on Thursday, Aug 22, 2019. Regis… https://t.co/O42LTJ7Klr

  08/05/2019

• Here's a fun accessory for your bike.

  08/03/2019

• "The country needs new performance measures to prioritize broader community goals around accessibility, economic development, sustainability, and livability."

  08/02/2019

• RT @ggwash: After a 15-year wait, plans for a second entrance at the Ballston Metro station are moving ahead: https://t.co/dJawM3Uy7f

  08/02/2019

• RT @BikeArlington: Just 14 days until the Arlington County Fair begins! How are you getting there? Why not bike! It'll save you the headach…

  08/01/2019

• "...despite the widespread excitement about the prospects for self-driving cars and air taxis, the future of mobility in old and crowded cities is likely to be powered by human muscle."

  08/01/2019

• RT @ggwash: Capital Crescent Trail is scheduled to reopen a year before the completion of the Purple Line:… https://t.co/mWFbWZIvBe

  08/01/2019

• Tomorrow, August 1, at 9:32 am Nancy Holt's sculpture at Dark Star Park in Rosslyn will align with the sun. Visit Dark Star Park to witness the alignment and enjoy special activities.

  07/31/2019

• The electric bus is running late -- "The biggest takeaway is the cities that want to hop aboard the e-bus revolutio… https://t.co/V5Zm4COtMy

  07/31/2019

• RT @BikeArlington: Even though Metrorail is closed South of National Airport until September 8, you can still get around Alexandria via Cap…

  07/30/2019

• "Make life easier for pedestrians, bikers, and mass transit users and encourage more commuters to shift modes and abandon their cars, and roads start to become unclogged."

  07/30/2019

• RT @wmata: All Metrorail passes now also come with free Metrobus rides & we've reduced the prices of our existing p… https://t.co/8CeikWv3vP

  07/30/2019

• RT @atpcommutes: Bus lanes, bike lanes, crosswalks, oh my! Good things are coming to @crystalcityva. Check out how… https://t.co/8tlP0mDMxD

  07/30/2019

• "Rewards programs have long been used by retail stores and cafes to incentivize customers to shop there more often. Could that work for public transit, too?

  07/29/2019

• Be a PAL - Predictable, Alert, Lawful - when driving, walking, biking or scootering.

  07/28/2019

• The Car-Free Diet team will be at the Marymount Farmers Market today from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. After you buy your fresh fruits and veggies, stop by and say "hi."

  07/27/2019

• Fun! Riding a bike can lead to a marriage proposal.

  07/26/2019

• "Many cities are building infrastructure and expanding facilities to accommodate the bicycle as an everyday mode of transportation while improving urban livability."

  07/25/2019