Posts by Ethan Goffman — Contributor
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Arlington’s ambitious affordable-housing program may be overwhelmed by the county’s success
Since the 1960s, Arlington has worked to concentrate high-density development along the Metrorail system. Now, the County is scrambling to boost its affordable housing supply. Keep reading…
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How a new transit network will improve transportation in western Montgomery County
The Great Seneca Transit Network (GSTN) will serve Shady Grove Metro, the Universities at Shady Grove, Adventist Hospital, and other key destinations in this fast-growing area of Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Pop-up events let riders voice their preferences for Flash BRT on Route 355
Ahead of plans to build out Montgomery’s MD 355 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), which is expected to run from Bethesda to Clarksburg, the county’s transit agency is getting the word out with pop-up events to meet residents where they are. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s buses are making it through the pandemic, but advocates call for more frequent service
Prince George’s County’s TheBus is weathering the pandemic, but many say there’s more work to do to get service levels up to par. Keep reading…
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Bus service shrinks in Montgomery County amid Omicron, uncompetitive salaries
Riders in Montgomery County experience bus service delays and cuts as the county grapples with a reduced bus workforce due to COVID and wage issues. Keep reading…
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Top posts of 2021: Prince George’s County outlines plans for ambitious transit-oriented development along the Blue Line
Prince George’s County wants to turn four stops along the Blue Line into a laboratory for vibrant transit-oriented development, a major break from the county’s auto-centric past. Keep reading…
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Congestion pricing can be equitable, if done right
Congestion pricing can draw concerns around equity as critics say it allows the wealthy to bypass the rest of us. But congestion pricing can also improve equity, depending on how it is implemented. Keep reading…
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What is congestion pricing?
Congestion pricing may be the key to decreasing traffic jams, quickening travel time, and improving the environment. Here’s how it would work. Keep reading…
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Buses are unsung heroes in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, but inequities remain
Though champions at leveling the transportation playing field, bus systems must constantly be evaluated to ensure they are providing the extensive and frequent service that riders need. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s County outlines plans for ambitious transit-oriented development along the Blue Line
Prince George’s County wants to turn four stops along the Blue Line into a laboratory for vibrant transit-oriented development, a major break from the county’s auto-centric past. Keep reading…