Posts by Jamie Scott — Guest Contributor
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To reduce enforcement errors, MPD wants traffic division
The Metropolitan Police Department wants a dedicated traffic unit to fix enforcement problems, including stories about officers serving tickets to injured pedestrians or cyclists at the hospital. MPD believes inconsistent enforcement of traffic laws has created tension between officers and pedestrians or cyclists. Officer Andrew Gamm from MPD’s 5th District,… Keep reading…
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Ward 7 residents ask for safer, more reliable bus service
Many residents drove to a community forum in Ward 7 on improving bus service last Saturday, and those who took transit faced very long rides, which precisely illustrates the need for better bus service east of the Anacostia River. Residents want to see more service on weekends and off-peak hours and want to improve safety and overcrowding on buses. But improvements could cost… Keep reading…
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DC Water increasing impervious area charge, water rates
DC Water is seeking to raise water rates approximately $6.50 per month for FY12 to fund its Clean Rivers Project and pay debt service on its 10-year $3.3 billion capital improvement budget. The largest portion of the rate increase comes from a higher impervious area charge (IAC), a fee assessed on property owners for surfaces that rainwater cannot penetrate. The utility… Keep reading…
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Prince George’s TOD is big business opportunity
Prince George’s County has 15 Metro stations, the highest in a single jurisdiction outside the District. However, the county only averages approximately 230 businesses within a ½ mile of stations, while the region as a whole can support close to 1,000. These were some of the statistics Shyam Kannan of RCLCO presented at a community forum last week organized… Keep reading…