OK, so it’s not actually The Office (that beloved TV show) but your office that soon may be getting a bit greener–especially if you work in Arlington, Virginia.
The county has been selected as one of four local U.S. governments (including Charleston, SC; Nashville, TN; and San Diego, CA) to receive assistance in creating a Green Office Challenge program.
The innovative initiative, to launch locally in fall 2010, will engage property managers and office tenants in a friendly competition to save money, …
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Did you know that the average driver spends up to a week’s worth of vacation time a year sitting in traffic? Not to mention about $9,000 a year on driving expenses (fuel, parking, maintenance) according to a recent report from the American Public Transportation Association.
Working with counties and transit operators across the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has declared September …
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Arlington Lawsuit Demands Full Analysis of I-95/395 Project
When I read that Arlington County had filed suit earlier this week against the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Commonwealth of Virginia over the proposed High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes project for I-95/395, my first thought was “yes!” Here was tiny local government – Arlington is …
The Washington-metro area is consistently ranked as one of the worst cities in the country for traffic and commuting. This strikes me as odd because our area is also consistently ranked as one of the best for public transportation. In Arlington, the local government has created “Arlington’s Car-Free Diet” program to boost public transportation ridership and reduce traffic congestion.
The car-free diet program begins with a survey that evaluates your …
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Everyone knows Restaurant Nora in Dupont was the first organic restaurant EVER right? Many restaurants serving organic and local cuisine have popped in DC up since then, with the newest one opening in Arlington.
Toscana Grill is an organic, Italian fusion-style restaurant whose menu features vegetarian and vegan meals. In addition to serving organic food, Toscana goes the full green mile with biodegradable products and packaging made from renewable resources.
Tomorrow …
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