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WABA’s Shane Farthing answers the rest of your questions
Last month’s live chat with WABA chief Shane Farthing had more questions than we could fit within an hour. Many of you submitted questions that we simply could not get to, from inquiries about policies at WMATA and MPD to questions on how WABA will be engaged in Prince George’s County. Shane was able to answer these additional questions after the chat: Alices Mom… Keep reading…
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3577 Warder gets free curb cut despite policy, bad acts
There are days when I’m reminded that I live in the Wild, Wild West. Wednesday was one of those days as I received a phone call alerting me that 3577 Warder Street was getting a curb cut. Yes, they had permits, and plans, and everything appears to be on the up-and-up. The existence of such documents in this case makes me scratch my head and wonder why developers are afforded permissions… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: You are what you eat
UMD’s East Campus rises from the ashes; DC’s worst slumlord; Soccer moms rejoice!; If you’re building in San Francisco; Fare gate somersault; Drop that burger. Keep reading…
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Metro needs to communicate service disruptions in stations
With heavy track-maintenance schedules, growing train malfunctions and increased crowding, Metro needs to communicate better with its riders in the stations. Several weeks ago, Matt Johnson had a series of posts in which he discussed a variety of permanent improvements Metro could make to its wayfinding throughout the system. Those changes are all fantastic suggestions,… Keep reading…
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Strip malls won’t help Wheaton redevelopment
In February 2008, El Pollo Rico burned down, taking half a block of downtown Wheaton with it. Over two years later, the site at Ennalls Avenue and Veirs Mill Road is filled once again. But the new shopping center, called Triangle Park, may not an improvement on what was there before. Triangle Park was developed by Greenhill Capital and designed by Steven J. Karr. Together, they’ve… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Now serving crepes
Metro Station Map Makeover; Metro Center misnomer; The Smart Money’s on Smart Growth; The Footloose Synagogue; Bike-Share Your Way to Global Tyranny; VRE Slowing; Bus Stops Become Parking in NY; Connecting the Anacostia Tributary Trails; Street Crêpes Easier in Arlington. Keep reading…
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Metro needs calm, proactive hazard analysis
NTSB members’ emotional tongue-lashing of Metro last week may have been well deserved. But the NTSB critique also risks being counterproductive unless cooler heads prevail at WMATA, focused more on actual safety than on just responding to NTSB. NTSB’s safety recommendations are reactive, not proactive. They illuminate the facts of the crash, but are unhelpful… Keep reading…
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China proposes car-straddling buses (or are they trains?)
Many, many people have sent in tips about this project in China to build huge buses the width of two car lanes, which can run on guideways straddling the road and travel above the cars: Keep reading…
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MD Delegate candidate Chris Stoughton (D-20) discusses campaign finance, smart growth, and clean energy
Chris Stoughton is a candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 20, which includes downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park. Chris lives in Silver Spring. He says he was motivated to run in the District 20 delegate primary because of his belief that the district needs a different voice for innovation in the General Assembly. His sentiments have been bolstered… Keep reading…