Posts about Loudoun
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Breakfast links: Maryland bike/ped advocates call for action on existing Nice-Middelton Bridge
Bike/ped advocacy groups challenge MTA over impending bridge demolition. Despite delays, Fairfax County vows to continue funding downtown Herndon’s revitalization. Report pushes for mandated removal of lead pipes in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Expanded Silver Line service depends on access to 7000 series trains
WMATA’s train shortage could delay Silver Line expansion opening. Alexandria City Council voices affordability concerns while approving Old Town development. Arlington County releases report proposing new regulations and protections for tenants. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council votes unanimously to ban right turns on red
DC moves closer to banning right turns on red by 2025 for road user safety. New MoCo app supports older adult mobility. Fairfax County contemplates “home share” program for seniors. Keep reading…
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An unrealistic transportation plan for Northern Virginia points to real solutions
How the proposed Northern Virginia TransAction2045 transportation plan can do more for the climate and fostering livable, equitable communities, using solutions that aren’t directly proposed in their report. Keep reading…
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Northern Virginia’s transportation authority proposes a region-wide rapid transit network
A new plan from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority could transform our region, creating a new network of rapid transit—three times as large as Metro—across Northern Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro Silver Line simulated service to start on October 3
Simulated service on Silver Line extension to start in October. DC declares public emergency over migrant bus arrivals. How and why a Southeast DC street was named after Queen Elizabeth II. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia legislators to attempt repeal of the state’s 2035 zero-emissions vehicle target
Some Virginia legislators will try again to repeal emissions standards in next session. Cyclist and pedestrian path to Rockville Pike near White Flint will reopen. DC retail gifting inspections delayed. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Orange Line stations reopen, with promises of more trains, service and on-time construction projects
Station reopenings come with promise of 20 more 7000-series trains and more weekend service. Arlington has yet to pay $23 million promised to Amazon. Memorial ride held for Bethesda cyclist killed by driver in bike lane. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Former Wendy’s building at “Dave Thomas Circle” selected to be public art site
“Dave Thomas Circle” Wendy’s building to be part of DC Walls festival. VA housing advocates want Youngkin to consider subsides, not just regulation for affordable housing. Number of NoVA federal tax filers has dropped. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What’s next for Dulles Airport as it turns 60
Dulles Airport head sets course on eve of airport’s 60th anniversary. Public school districts across the region start school year, expect more in-person students. U Street Metro west entrance redevelopment plans released. Keep reading…