Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: Only two DC Open Streets in 2023
Number of DC Open Streets festivals to drop from six to two. College Park planning director looks back on 37 years of change. Fairfax County approves new taxes to pay for Silver Line. Keep reading…
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GGWash endorses the 2023 Kia Sportage for Montgomery County Planning Board
This June, the Montgomery County Council will appoint two people for the Planning Board, one of whom will be the chair, who basically sets the agenda for the board and the department. Due to a lack of applicants, we had to get creative in our endorsement. That’s why GGWash endorses the 2023 Kia Sportage for the Montgomery County Planning Board. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Housing Authority internal audit uncovers evidence of employee wrongdoing
DC Housing Authority employees accused of misconduct. VRE trains delayed after crash. Competing rent regulation bills spark debate in Montgomery County Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Enterprise Community Partners expanding its efforts in Prince George’s County to promote church land-to-housing conversions
Prince George’s County invests in increasing housing stock through churches. House of Representatives grills DC officials on policing reform bill. Fairfax County’s Connector bus stops to see some improvements. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Most former McPherson encampment residents still unhoused six weeks after sweep
Six weeks later, most McPherson Square encampment residents still unhoused. Arlington has other goals for 136 properties ineligible for missing middle changes. MoCo Council overrides County Executive’s veto of proposed planning board appointee. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County considers a permanent road diet for Little Falls Parkway
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County closed parts of Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda to cars. This week, the Planning Board will have a public hearing to decide it should be made permanent. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Cherry blossoms cause Metro to have best Sunday ridership since 2015
Cherry blossom visitors lead to highest Metrorail Sunday ridership since 2015. Amazon affordable housing fund lead steps down. White’s Ferry owner to sell ferry to Montgomery County government. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMSC investigating improper use of Metrorail’s automatic controls
WMATA safety panel investigating improper use of automated piloting system. Pedestrian dies after being struck by two drivers in Silver Spring. Fairfax County sees its first vehicle-related pedestrian death in 2023. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Yellow line trains will turnback at Mt. Vernon Square; MetroAccess, Metrorail fares capped
WMATA board approves Yellow line return; MetroAccess, Metrorail fare cap. Arlington plans to update pedestrian intersection following crashes. Leaders look to Alexandria after missing middle vote. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington County Board unanimously approves missing middle zoning
Arlington County Board approves missing middle zoning. Affordable housing, Circulator take a hit in Bowser’s proposed budget. Maryland state legislators need to rethink how they’ll pay for transportation investments. Keep reading…