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Friday, August 31, 2012

New Zipcars Debut In Bethesda

Carless commuters have expanded options with vehicles that can be rented by the hour.

Alternative transportation options for Bethesdans are expanding after six new Zipcars debuted in Bethesda this month. Zipcars, which can be rented by the hour, have become popular among urbanites who rely mainly on public transportation and need a car only on occasion. The car sharing service provides an alternative to owning or renting a car. Zipcars have been around for awhile in Bethesda and Montgomery County – you’ve probably seen them parked in the private lot beneath Bethesda Row. This month, however, the company debuted 18 new Zipcars across Montgomery County. The new cars are all parked on the street, whereas before, they had typically been parked in private lots. “We are very excited to be expanding our presence in Montgomery …

Monday, June 25, 2012

MD Streets Rank No. 8 in Bicycle Safety

Maryland received high marks from the League of American Bicyclists for its bicycle-safe streets.

If you think riding a bike on the streets is dangerous, think again. Maryland's streets might actually be among the safest for bicyclists in the country. The state was recently ranked No. 8 in the nation in terms of bicycle-friendly states, according to a statement issued last month by the League of American Bicyclists. The state is ranked third in the Northeast for bicycle safety, the statement added. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Gov. Martin O'Malley's year-old Cycle Maryland initiative as one of the reasons for the state's strong bike safety rating. The initiative promotes "biking as a fun, healthy transportation alternative that is great for our environment," and which "provides technical assistance and grant support for…

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