Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: Major traffic flow changes proposed for Grant Circle
DDOT proposes new changes to curb dangerous driving at Grant Circle. SUV driver strikes seven-year-old in parking lot, causing life-threatening injuries. Federal real estate chief talks rightsizing office space and working with DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council targets environmental injustices related to pollution with new legislation
New legislation targets environmental injustices in industrial pollution. HUD gives Annapolis Housing Authority “troubled” rating. Baltimore area sees surge in apartment leasing. Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: A young professional’s car-free autumn in DC
In this latest Transit Diary, a remote-working single young professional navigates the Rhode Island Avenue corridor carless. Keep reading…
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For WMATA to make the biggest impact, it should think beyond just Metrorail
Back in August, we covered the possibility of a Blue Line Loop that would run in a ring around the region. Pretty cool, but also pretty pricey: $35 billion, to be exact. What if WMATA broke off some of that money for MARC and VRE? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA inspector general resigns after releasing critical audit
WMATA inspector general resigns after releasing audit criticizing board. Alexandria officials concerned about VDOT’s plans for Capitol Beltway express lanes. Maryland housing secretary notes rent caps unlikely to solve housing supply crisis, floats other policies. Keep reading…
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“Ride On Reimagined” will bring Montgomery County’s buses into the 21st century — if it’s funded
Montgomery County is redesigning its Ride On bus network. An as-yet-unfunded draft plan promises higher frequency, more cross-county connections, and microtransit services that respond to rider demand. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Federal funds locked in for Baltimore’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel, Penn Station renovations
Federal funds coming to Maryland for rail corridor upgrades. Capital One Arena manager asks DC for $600M to renovate. Redevelopment proposed for Alexandria senior housing property. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Some Shaw residents call for moratorium on liquor licenses
Neighborhood association pushes for moratorium on new liquor licenses in Shaw. Temporary Red Line closures during holidays spark concern among businesses and cultural organizations. Affordable housing in the works for cricket field in Fairfax County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC will ticket drivers in bus stops starting Nov. 15, but delays wider bus lane enforcement plans
DC will start ticketing drivers at bus stops, holds off on enforcing bus lanes. Vienna Council funds a master plan for parks. Annapolis announced plans to tackle flooding at City Dock. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM discusses budget shortfall and service cuts with DC leaders
WMATA’s General Manager meets with DC leaders to discuss the agency’s financial crisis. Prince George’s County Council passed a bill that requires surveillance in certain types of residential properties. DC launches a new battery recycling program. Keep reading…