Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈

Urban Planner, Washington, DC resident, and graduate of @LivUni and @AmericanU. He/Him. Tweets are my own.

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

@AmtrakNECAlerts I’m on 93 and my final destination is Washington Union Station. When I reach NYP from Grand Central, can I board any Amtrak train heading south or will you be rebooking me automatically? Will you be providing transportation or reimbursement for travel between GC and NYP?

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

@peacepol @WABADC All of your excuses have been debunked beyond count. But thank you for playing!

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

On Thursday, @MayorBowser’s @DDOTDC announced that they are cancelling long-planned bike lanes on Connecticut Ave. I’m calling on the Mayor to heed her words from 2021, when she acknowledged the importance of the preferred redesign:

https://t.co/jPIeQQmu5w

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

@peacepol @WABADC Repurposing the right-of-way is a feature, not a bug. Fortunately, we have trains running underneath most of Connecticut Avenue with extra room for any displaced car commuters heading downtown

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

Good point that DDOT had already modified Concept C to include on-street parking in response to some complaints:

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

@dcdutchiedude @bikeshare Makes sense! Great location

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

I don’t really post here anymore, but thrilled to discover that @bikeshare installed a new dock right where I suggested one about a year ago:

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

This spot next to TallBoy and the new 9th St NW cycle track looks perfect for some bike racks and a @bikeshare station. @DDOTDC

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

Are any DC soccer bars showing the #MLSCupPlayoffs tomorrow? cc: @acrosstheponddc @queenvicdc #TallBoy

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

@PHS_Titans Thanks!

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

@wmatastuff @beyonddc Definitely a missed opportunity to attract day trippers from DC to visit Fredericksburg or Manassas

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

In almost every American city, the minimum number of parking built is mandated by state and municipal ordinances dating back to the 1960s. These antiquated mandates not only rob property owners of choice, but they’re often arbitrary. It's time to end them.

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

@danTgrant @MLS_Buzz True, but a ticket rep told me during an open house this fall that supporters tickets went for $450 this season. +$130 (almost 30% increase) for a team currently in 10th in the east is a little ridiculous

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

Direct link to the petition: https://t.co/IVaCBCE4o3

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

Sign this petition and then go read @JessieSingerNYC's book There Are No Accidents. We can and should do a lot more to make our cars (and roads) safer. The solutions exist already.

[Theresa Vargas @byTheresaVargas]

“This is not going to save every one of the 42,000 lives that are lost every year, but it’s a start,” Jessica Hart said. “It’s a start in changing the way we think about vehicles.”

Mom of 5-year-old killed on bike convinces thousands to demand change https://t.co/yLK4ppnHgI

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

@ScreamingEagles @NestDevil09 Are you hosting a tailgate before tonight's match?

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

Any restaurant, brewery, or shop recommendations for Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM in downtown or downtown adjacent neighborhoods? I'll be in town for a wedding this weekend (Friday through Monday)

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

Stumbled upon a cardboard boat race my first time visiting this 60s era new town, 📍 Lake Anne, VA

[Jared Alves, AICP 🏳️‍🌈 @JAlves6]

With the lights broken and flashing red at Logan Circle, traffic is flowing continuously at a slow speed and people can cross at the crosswalks without waiting for the signal. @DDOTDC should leave it this way