Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases first major bus redesign proposal in 50 years
WMATA has a new vision for Metrobuses: they come more often and more of them run all night. Increased Metro fares go into effect on July 1. Efforts to bring workers back to downtown DC clash with workers’ preferences. Keep reading…
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Plan to extend the MBT to Maryland has safety flaws
The Metropolitan Branch Trail is finally being extended to Maryland, but one resident long involved with plans to extend it argues that the current designs should do more to ensure user safety. Keep reading…
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In our inbox: DC Streetcar vs. X2 Bus, Yellow Line turnback, missing middle & fake tags
Emails to the Editor is a periodic column featuring reader commentary on stories published by GGWash. We recently received emails about the streetcar vs. X2 bus, the Yellow Line turnback, missing middle in Arlington, and fake tags in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MARC trains one step closer to running through to Virginia, Delaware
MDOT announces plans to extend MARC into Virginia, Delaware. 14th Street Bridge to undergo $90 million in renovations. Amazon applies for $152 million in HQ2 incentives from Virginia. Keep reading…
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Turnback on the clock: How ending the Yellow Line at Mt. Vernon Square will improve headways
Although many are interpreting the turnback as a service cut, this configuration will provide 6-minute headways and more equitable coverage for Green Line riders. Keep reading…
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Sarah Langenkamp’s legacy lives on in Congressional bill to increase federal bike/ped funding
If passed, the bill would end the requirement for municipalities to match federal bike/pedestrian spending dollars and allow the federal government to put more funding directly into those projects. Keep reading…
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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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Tastee Diner is not Silver Spring’s soul
I wondered why I can’t just give in and enjoy Tastee Diner the same way. One reason is that, for a few reasons, I didn’t go to Tastee Diner much. The other is that to say one diner marks the decline of an entire community is short-sighted. 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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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…