Posts about District of Columbia
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Breakfast links: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to halt I-270 expansion
Judge dismisses environmental lawsuit against Beltway, I-270 expansion. Metro boosts train and bus service to accommodate cherry blossom crowds. Fairfax County gives office-to-housing conversion the go-ahead. Keep reading…
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Officials must act on promise to fix the region’s Visualize 2050 transportation plan
The Visualize 2050 plan demonstrates where the region’s priorities are – endlessly widening roads to move vehicles, or giving people affordable and sustainable travel options and proximity to jobs and services. The current version is lacking on both equity and sustainability fronts. Washington region residents have until March 30 to comment. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of March 18, 2024
This week on Do Something: recall petitions and budget drama in DC; big wins in Maryland and a big disappointment for Moore Housing; the joy of naps; and Alex and Dan are both having happy hours. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Baltimore’s new $1 vacant house purchase program passes city council
Baltimore board approves $1 vacant home sale program for individuals and community land trusts. No speed limit reduction planned for S. Carlin Springs in Arlington, despite high crash rate. Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduces legislation to help spur reactivation of former U Street CVS site. Keep reading…
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GGWash endorses declining to sign the Ward 1 and Ward 6 recall petitions
Don’t sign petitions to put recalls for Charles Allen and Brianne Nadeau on the ballot. Tell your friends and neighbors to decline to sign, too. Keep reading…
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Building connections: Exploring the DC Department of Buildings
In the first installment of a new series by the DC Department of Buildings staff, learn about the agency and the data it uses to conduct its work. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Lawsuit may be deterring Missing Middle applications in Arlington
One year since Missing Middle passed in Arlington, applications slow to a trickle. 37 citations, 5 arrests on first day of new fare evasion powers for police. Senator Lucas holds firm against funding for arena in face of anticipated budget amendment by Governor Youngkin.
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Bikeshare Beat: February CaBi ridership soars
Find out how many more Capital Bikeshare trips took place this February than the same time last year. How does our Bikeshare system compare to those in other cities? Plus, we’re loving the Bikeshare bump on Valentine’s Day. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Two bills to protect renters pass Maryland House of Delegates
After floor debate, two tenant protections bills pass in Maryland House. US House passes “use it or lose it” bill focused on federal office space that could lead to sale of DC buildings. Alexandria contemplates cuts to already-limited DASH line 104. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line construction to temporarily shutter some University of Maryland dorms
UMD closing some dorms this summer due to Purple Line construction noise. Virginia Senate majority leader says Youngkin will need to compromise in order for arena proposal to move forward. Potential arrests, increased fines take effect today for Metro fare evasion. Keep reading…