Arlington's Car-Free Diet is the easy, fun way to live a car-free lifestyle. Each time you leave your car at home – choosing instead to ride transit, bike, walk or telework – you can save money, improve your health and clean our environment.
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- Location:
- Arlington, VA, 22201
- Phone:
- 703-228-RIDE
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- BIKE DC
The Mall
Saturday, October 17 at 8:10am - World Car-Free Day
Mister Days
Tuesday, September 22 at 4:00pm
Arlington's Car-Free Diet Still suffering from Turkey Day bloat? Well, a near 70 degree day in the DC Metro area was a great day for some car-free outdoor activities - did you take advantage?
Arlington's Car-Free Diet Did you know? Arlington is so easy to get around in part because of its design and use of 'complete streets'. A 'complete street' boasts wide sidewalks, bike lanes and amenities within walking distance!
Arlington's Car-Free Diet The first protected - between parked cars and curb - bike lane in the area has opened on 15th St NW, DC. Have you tried it? What do you think of the new format?
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Ah so here’s what it looks like. I’ve never seen one that was between the curb and parked cars before. Do you think it makes parallel parking harder? I imagine as a cyclist it is preferable to be in a lane like this rather than next to moving traffic, right?
Arlington's Car-Free Diet Check out our recommended bike routes – did we miss your favorite?
www.bikearlington.com
Whether you are looking for a relaxing ride, commuting route to work, or just out doing chores, the user-friendly Arlington Bike Map will introduce you to the County's 113-mile bicycle network of trails, bike lanes, and bike routes.
Arlington's Car-Free Diet It costs, on average, $30/day to run, insure and pay taxes on your car – and that’s whether you drive it or not! How much is your Car-Free Diet saving you (try the calculator at carfreediet.com)? Post your results here...
Arlington's Car-Free Diet REMINDER! Want something to do Halloween morning that doesn't involve an auto? Join Walk Arlington's Westover Walkabout, from 10:30am 'til noon- ghostly tales, local history, & more!
www.walkarlington.com
When: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noonWhere: Meet at the new Reed School/Westover Branch Library complex, 1644 N. McKinley Street, at the corner of Washington Boulevard and McKinleyWho: Open to the public; all agesFee: Free of charge
Arlington's Car-Free Diet This one's for our biking brothers and sisters across the Potomac...
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DC will soon have its first protected bicycle lane. DDOT is ready to begin construction on a protected, contraflow lane for bicyclists to ride south on 15th Street NW between U Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
GoGreen
Are you wondering what more you can do to halt global warming? Be a
part of this historic event and join others who are determined to leave
a healthy planet for our children and all future generations. Admission
is Free and includes: a Climate Change Exhibit Golden Era Art Exhibit
Entertainment and a Grand Buffet. To regis...ter go to wadcconference.com
or call 1-888-884-5901
New data to be revealed and discussed on:
• Climate Change
• The Global Food & Water Crisis
• Causes of Global Pandemics
• The Diet-Climate Equation.
VIP Registration - http://www.wadcconference.com/vipregiste
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Arlington's Car-Free Diet Join Walk Arlington this Halloween for their Westover Walkabout. Share in local history, maybe even some ghost stories, and stretch your legs with a nice stroll!
www.walkarlington.com
When: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noonWhere: Meet at the new Reed School/Westover Branch Library complex, 1644 N. McKinley Street, at the corner of Washington Boulevard and McKinleyWho: Open to the public; all agesFee: Free of charge
Elaine Clements more photo's please
