Posts about Loudoun
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Breakfast links: Mayor Bowser proposes delaying office building emissions reductions by 3 years
Mixed response to Mayor Bowser’s proposal to delay emissions standards on office buildings. DCHA’s proposed housing rules draw concern from advocates and the community. Prince George’s County Council members propose 2-year pause on townhouse construction outside designated transit hubs. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Prince George’s County population decline is largest in region
Prince George’s County’s population declines the most of any Washington region jurisdiction between 2021 and 2022. WMATA bus redesign map coming on Monday. DC councilmember questions DCHA director bonus in oversight hearing. Keep reading…
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Why it’s so hard to build bus shelters in Virginia
Why Virginia bus stop improvements are locked in battles between individual jurisdictions and the Virginia Department of Transportation and other state agencies. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA announces changes intended to reduce Metrobus delays
WMATA seeks to reduce Metrobus delays. Arlington has created new affordable housing, but residents cite major maintenance issues. 79 ANC commissioners ask Mayor Bowser to direct traffic camera revenue to road safety projects. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Georgetown Transformers statue battle continues
Owner of Georgetown’s Transformers statues will continue to fight. Long Bridge reconstruction to boost rail capacity could be delayed by inflation. WMATA seeks help from local police departments to boost security on transit. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Potomac Yard Metro station still set for May opening
Potomac Yard station will open next month but after rest of Yellow Line. Federal board declares Georgetown resident must remove Transformers sculptures from front of home. Southern Maryland transit project, Waldorf downtown receive attention from governor, lieutenant governor. Keep reading…
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Bring back WMATA’s anti-sexual harassment campaigns
WMATA once had a robust anti-sexual harassment campaign in tandem with several community partners. What happened to it and can they bring it back? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Yellow line returns in just under a month
Yellow line set to reopen May 7. No bike or ped crashes on Bethesda’s Old Georgetown Road since bike lanes added. NPS adding temporary reversible lane on GW Memorial Parkway for rush hour traffic. Keep reading…
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Why it’s OK to turn back Metrorail’s Yellow Line
While proposed changes to the Yellow Line feel like a service cut, more Green Line trains will make up the difference. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Red Line trains suspended Monday morning due to person killed on tracks
Person dies on Red Line tracks during Monday’s rush hour. Downtown DC needs more amenities to be livable. Audit finds Maryland Toll Authority overcharged thousands of users. Keep reading…