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Low-cost, short-term strategies for boosting Metrorail ridership
Boost Metrorail ridership with these three (not easy, but powerful) tricks. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress proposes more long-distance flights to DCA despite safety concerns
Congress set to add five long-distance flights amid opposition from Md. and Va. senators. The Montgomery County Council will interview the incumbent Republican Planning Board member for a reappointment. Fairfax County may see a real estate tax increase to fund county services. Keep reading…
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Arenas don’t revitalize neighborhoods. People do
As the District prepares to subsidize Monumental’s staying-put in Chinatown, it’s worth contemplating whether developments like the Capital One arena revitalize neighborhoods, or make them more fragile. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: VRE continues on track toward Saturday service
VRE continues on the track toward Saturday service. In wake of eminent domain ruling, Amtrak has immediate changes in mind for Union Station. Virginia’s approach to funding WMATA this year still under negotiation. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: TRAINS!
Enjoy these favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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National links: Construction begins on LA to Las Vegas high-speed rail line
Construction begins for Brightline West. Older Americans are increasingly unable to find smaller housing to fit their needs as they age. The mayor of Nashville unveils a multimodal transportation improvement plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Approved WMATA budget protects service, increases fares
WMATA board approves budget that preserves service, increases fares. Governor Moore signs housing package into law. WMATA hires third inspector general in two years. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 22, 2024
This week on Do Something: upzoning in Chevy Chase DC; it’s not just about bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue; how to get safer streets and social housing in Montgomery County; and getting ready for the primary in DC and Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MWCOG sets 50% tree canopy coverage goal for region
MWCOG sets goal of maintaining 50% tree canopy coverage regionally. Class action lawsuit filed against Foxtrot amid sudden closure and layoffs. EPA fines oil recycling facility in South Baltimore $230,000 for pollution. Keep reading…
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DC struggles to build affordable housing in wealthy neighborhoods. Here’s one reason why.
Building a new building is often a slow process, and affordable housing developers navigate it with an additional twist: when working through a competitive government funding process, it takes an especially long time to close on financing. Keep reading…