Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: WMATA gives go-ahead to solicit mixed-use developments at seven stations
WMATA moves forward on joint development opportunities at seven stations across region. High home prices and mortgage rates lead to slower real estate sales in region. Sale of Dupont Circle mansion could break record for most expensive property in the District. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Unhoused population in Washington region rose 18% last year
Unhoused population increased between 2022 and 2023 in every Greater Washington jurisdiction. Free Amtrak rides for VRE pass holders may be reinstated. Chesapeake Bay cleanup slowed by climate change and continued pollution. Keep reading…
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Bike bike baby: How Greater Washington can boost the e-bike revolution
As cities realize the potential benefits of shifting car trips to e-bike trips, they have many options for making it easier to switch. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: $1500 gets you less than 500 square feet of apartment space in DC
Report finds you can only rent an average of 484 square feet for $1,500 in DC. $650 million needed to address ADA issues in Baltimore. Northern Virginia picking public transportation projects to receive toll funds. Keep reading…
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Look at this scooter & e-bike heat map of DC
Make sense of where people are riding scooters and e-bikes in the Washington region with this interactive heat map. Keep reading…
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MARC’s new study explores how to boost Brunswick Line service
Riders have long clamored for better service to Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland, but there are many barriers to expansion. Some form of this plan, though, may actually come to fruition. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amazon HQ2 construction finished, for now
Amazon HQ2 construction updates have ended. DC’s Department of Buildings set to make acting director permanent. Bicyclists afraid Nice-Middleton Bridge bike plan is too dangerous. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The return of Yellow Line service
Service on Yellow Line resumes across Potomac River. DC mayor, councilmembers divided over key housing and transportation issues. Adams Morgan ANC votes to support increasing the number of bars allowed. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Delay to DC’s free bus plan likely following concerns from WMATA board
WMATA board asks DC Council to delay free bus plan. Alexandria may extend public comment period for zoning reform plans. MoCo County Executive Elrich wants to defund Little Falls Parkway road diet. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for the Montgomery County Planning Board
This month, the Montgomery County Council will appoint two new Planning Board members, including a new chair. Greater Greater Washington endorses former County Councilmember Hans Riemer for chair and urban planner Upneet Singh Atwal for commissioner. Keep reading…