Posts by Matt Gontarchick — Contributor
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Breakfast links: The region’s housing market is maintaining—for now
The region’s housing market is still holding up. Metrorail will now close at 9 pm. Unemployment applications surge throughout the region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Transit construction projects continue during the coronavirus outbreak
Despite social distancing, work on transit projects continues. FEMA issues major disaster declaration for DC. Farmers markets make changes to keep customers safe. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How transit in the region—and beyond—will survive in the wake of the coronavirus
The landscape for transit has totally changed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. What “Shelter-in-Place” would look like in DC. How coronavirus closures will affect the region’s economy. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The District imposes more restrictions on DC’s nightlife to slow coronavirus
DC imposes additional restrictions on bars, restaurants. Region’s houses of worship adapt to coronavirus. Montgomery County halts evictions to prevent displacement. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Gas taxes and law changes could mean more funding for transit
Virginia is poised to raise gas taxes to fund transit. Both Virginia and Maryland are looking at changing a law limiting Metro funding. Neighbor lawsuits are making it more likely to displace residents at Park Morton public housing Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How are regulations contributing to rising housing costs?
Excessive regulations contribute to high housing costs. Allen proposes $100 transit stipend for DC residents. Metro promotes good hygiene practices ahead of possible coronavirus outbreak. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: CaBi brings e-bikes back
E-bikes are coming to Capital Bikeshare next month. Harper’s Ferry bridge will remain closed indefinitely. Two pedestrians hit by drivers in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro has safety check challenges, an audit reveals
Audit uncovers problems with Metro’s track maintenance. The cost of living far from reliable transit. New developments are planned along DC’s Green Line Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A facelift for Metro’s HQ
Redevelopment of Metro’s HQ could revitalize Judiciary Square. A pedestrian dies after being struck by Metrobus. A Maryland bill aims to reduce single-family zoning. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What will be the fate of cars in the region?
DC weighs the role cars will play in its future. A person was struck and killed by a train. A plea to move bus stops from busy Montgomery County roads. Keep reading…