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ANC commissioner tries to stall New Mexico Ave. bike lanes
Despite having endorsed bike lanes on New Mexico Avenue in July, ANC 3D will consider a draft resolution asking the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to delay installing the lanes at its meeting tonight. New Mexico Avenue forms one of the few street connections between American University and the neighborhoods of Glover Park and Wesley Heights. The resolution,… Keep reading…
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Prince George’s can stop validating sprawl
Approvals for many long-ago approved but unbuilt subdivisions in Prince George’s County will expire at the end of the year. But for the fifth year in a row, the County Council may decide to extend those approvals for another year. It may be time to stop. Today, the council’s Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development (PZED) Committee will consider three bills, CB-70-2013,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The shutdown continues
DC workers essential; Shutdown costs Metro revenues; Shutdown shutters tourist sites; DC has an app for that; Cafritz project moves forward; NVTA can use taxes; DC passes solar bill; DC hotels check into bikes. Keep reading…
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Congressional impasse shuts down DC’s trails
DC bicycle commuters woke up this morning to find that one popular rail-trail was closed due to the government shutdown, which took effect at midnight. Keep reading…
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It’s 5 years for streetcar construction once planning is done
In response to yesterday’s story that DDOT may be able to build its 22-mile streetcar network in 5 years, spokesperson Dara Ward clarifies that timeline is only for construction, not planning. “Given the steps still needed before construction will start, we are 2 to 3 years out before shovels hit the ground,” says Ward. “Realistically, we’re looking… Keep reading…
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Adult charter schools must now track outcomes
The Public Charter School Board’s recent adoption of a plan for evaluating charter preschools triggered an outcry from parents and education activists. But the Board’s plan for evaluating adult education charters has gotten much less attention, even though some schools have raised objections. Beginning this year, the PCSB will start assessing adult ed charter… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Shutdown edition
The federal government may be closed, but this week you can still talk about the future of Franklin Park, celebrate walkable urbanism with the Coalition for Smarter Growth and author Jeff Speck, and explore Bus Rapid Transit on Rockville Pike at events across the region. Join us for happy hour: Tonight, join GGW contributors and readers for the latest installment of our regular… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: And so it begins…
Shutdown’s big costs; Amtrak keeps rolling; Train and bus services altered; SmarTrip changes begin today; Maryland tackles distracted driving; New parking minimums for MoCo?; What if DC went from tall to short?; Purple Line concessions raise questions; Bike parking guidelines needed. Keep reading…
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Can DDOT build a streetcar network in 5 years?
DDOT thinks they may be able to build a 22-mile streetcar system in just 5 years. Is that really possible? Although DC has planned a 37-mile streetcar network, planners are currently focusing strongly on the first 22 miles. The H Street line is under construction and in the home stretch, while planning has started for the crosstown line and the north-south line. Project spokesman… Keep reading…
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Is there room for local businesses in White Flint?
New developments in urban areas often have a lot of chains. At Pike + Rose, the large mixed-use development on Rockville Pike, all of the first six restaurants to open will be chains as well. Will there be room for local businesses in the future White Flint? Representatives from Federal Realty say their goal is to create an interesting array of shops and restaurants, no matter what… Keep reading…