Posts by Calvin Ho — Contributor

Calvin Ho lives in downtown Silver Spring and travels all over Montgomery County and DC on foot, by public transportation, and by car. Having grown up in the San Gabriel Valley suburbs of Los Angeles and lived in urban cores on four continents, he is an advocate for transit and housing policy that works for all.

Breakfast links: Gun owners sue DC to carry handguns on Metro

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) July 1, 2022 36

Four gun owners sue to be able to carry concealed handguns on Metro. Metrorail wait times could be up to an hour on Independence Day. Which modes of transportation are faring better than others in the region? And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Silver Line extension takes another step toward completion

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) June 24, 2022 5

WMATA takes reins of Silver Line extension. Designs revealed for more artwork at DC’s first elevated public park. Bus, light rail, and subway fares to rise by 10 cents in Baltimore on Sunday. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Mortgage relief is coming to some DC homeowners

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) June 17, 2022 8

DC homeowners will get mortgage assistance with new $50 million fund. Regional leaders agree to adopt aggressive climate goals for transportation projects. DC AG files lawsuit against housing authority for discriminating against residents with disabilities. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Alexandria could offer funding for more affordable housing

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) June 10, 2022 10

Alexandria to consider financing two new affordable housing developments. Partial shutdown on Metrorail’s Blue and Silver lines this weekend. Family remembers teen cyclist fatally struck by driver in Bethesda. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Amtrak receives funds to new launch workforce training program

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) June 3, 2022 11

Amtrak receives $8 million grant to bolster workforce. Maryland lawmakers question Metro officials on safety improvements. NCPC approves critical step for DC’s Armed Forces Retirement Home. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: New marker shares Vietnamese history at the Eden Center

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) May 27, 2022 26

Historical marker for Eden Center tells story of displacement. Washington Commanders considering Metro-adjacent stadium site near Dulles Airport. Purple Line construction workers call for reinstatement of labor agreement. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Ride On passengers could see end to free rides

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) May 20, 2022 6

MoCo backtracks on free Ride On fares. WMATA requests to bring 7000-series train cars back to service. DC At-large candidates criticize Housing Production Trust Fund. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Some Metrorail cars could be mask-only

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) May 13, 2022 12

WMATA considers mask-only railcars. Landmark Mall redevelopment begins. Seven injured, one killed Thursday morning in regional traffic violence. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Circulator bus strike is over

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) May 6, 2022 16

Circulator union and employer end strike. DC mayoral candidates spar on traffic cameras in debate. Regional abortion funds cite transportation as a barrier to care. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Beach Drive in DC will be car-free this summer

LinksBy Calvin Ho (Contributor) April 29, 2022 13

Beach Drive in DC will be car-free through Labor Day. Montgomery County exec considers including affordable housing to Chevy Chase library redevelopment. Driver kills pedestrian in North Bethesda. Keep reading…