Posts by John Besche — Contributor
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Is West Virginia ready for Silver Line growth?
While Fairfax and Loudoun counties have been planning for the most recent Metro expansion for decades, officials debate whether neighboring Jefferson County’s preparations are ready to meet the moment. Keep reading…
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Best of 2022: “That, my friends, is new Metro station smell”: Inside the opening day of Metro’s Silver Line Phase II
The future is now: After years of planning and challenges, Metro’s Silver Line extension finally opened to the public this week, providing much-needed transit access for residents in Loudoun County, and beyond. Keep reading…
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Legislative priorities come down to the wire on DC Council
The DC Council to vote on several big ticket items today before their session ends at the end of the month. Keep reading…
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Silt, slips, and snakeheads: DC Council considers establishing a comprehensive planning body for the District’s waterways amid financial, environmental woes
Despite budgetary challenges, the DC Council wants to create a District Waterways Management Authority as well as a District Waterways Management Commission to ensure the area’s waterways continue to be an asset. Keep reading…
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“That, my friends, is new Metro station smell”: Inside the opening day of Metro’s Silver Line Phase II
The future is now: After years of planning and challenges, Metro’s Silver Line extension finally opened to the public this week, providing much-needed transit access for residents in Loudoun County, and beyond. Keep reading…
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More parking, more problems? DC Council hears from the public on a plan to resize residential parking zones.
Debate continues on how DC’s residential parking permits should be distributed. Keep reading…
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DC Council considers how to plan for a more equitable future for Congress Heights
Last Thursday, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson presided over a public hearing discussing the Congress Heights Small Area Plan Approval Resolution of 2022, legislation that would serve as a guide to the Zoning Commission and other District agencies going forward. Keep reading…
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DC Council’s transportation committee looks at legislation to improve safety for students
DC Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment considered a bill that would improve and expand protections for students commuting to and from school in the District. Read on to learn more. Keep reading…
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A bill that would provide a $100 monthly transit subsidy to DC residents moves one step closer to becoming law
Legislation that would provide $100 per month to DC residents for transit was approved by DC Council’s transportation committee Monday. Keep reading…
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Coalition releases new Georgetown transportation alternatives for review
Georgetown to Metrorail Transit Study Coalition releases six alternatives for more car-free options between existing Metrorail stations and Georgetown Keep reading…