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Montgomery planning science hub in White Oak
Tomorrow, Montgomery County planners will hold an open house to discuss the East County Science Center Master Plan. They propose creating a new center for technology and commerce around the FDA’s new campus and a relocated Washington Adventist Hospital. The eastern side of Montgomery County hasn’t always enjoyed the fruits of its prosperity. It doesn’t… Keep reading…
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Is driving now cheaper than Metro? No.
Yesterday, Washingtonian Capital Comment blog calculated whether it is cheaper to drive into DC from the suburbs instead of riding Metro after the fare hike went into effect. Rodger Nayak found driving to be cheaper “every time, … particularly if you take your car to the subway station and pay to park in a Metro garage or lot. However, as many commenters almost immediately… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Slow down, speed up
WMATA’s house; Suicide on Metro not involving train; Other ideas for station retail; Gas station proposal out of gas; ACTing through letters; Church parkers speak loudly; Shoup on DC parking pilots; Destruction in Europe. Keep reading…
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How could Metro share regional bus pass revenue?
Last week, we discussed why regional bus providers are unhappy with the current regional bus pass arrangement, and why some sort of revenue sharing agreement is vital to maintaining bus pass flexibility for customers. Today, we’ll look into what some of the options are for a sharing proposal. First, we’ll look at my recommended proposal. Under this… Keep reading…
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Metro FAQ: Why no peak Yellow Line past Mt. Vernon Sq.?
Periodically, we get questions about some of the nuances of Metro’s service and operations. Some of these came up in a recent thread. While some of you know the answers, many don’t. Therefore, we decided to review some of these topics. In December 2006, Metro began extending Yellow Line trains to Fort Totten off peak. It started as a pilot, but increasing demand for… Keep reading…
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Zoning Commission too important for thoughtless pick
At a DC Council hearing on Zoning Commission nominee Greg Selfridge, it became evident that he lacks the experience and policy depth for this extremely important board. As Lydia DePillis reported, Selfridge is a developer, but seems to have little knowledge of zoning issues or citywide policy, and didn’t even specifically want to be on the Zoning Commission: Selfridge… Keep reading…
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Goodbye evening parking time limits, hello technology pilots
Late on Friday, DDOT announced a number of small changes that move parking policy in DC a few steps forward. At meters in “premium demand zones,” parking time limits won’t apply after 6:30 pm. Drivers still have to pay for parking after that time, but can park for any amount of time. Premium demand zones include Adams Morgan, Georgetown, Chinatown, U… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bike hate and Smart Growth love
Weekend car-nage; Bike lanes and you; Trite, indeed; Best McCartney column ever; Dr. G to Metro: “Fix something”; Fight over Clarendon outdoor seating; MoCo employees not sharing. Keep reading…
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What’s That? #30
Each week I show small close-up photographs of three different well-known places and things related to the Washington, DC area. Keep reading…
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Weekend video: Virginia Avenue park and garden
The residents trying to keep the park and community garden on Virginia Avenue on Capitol Hill from becoming another Marine facility have created a video (via Housing Complex): During the last time this came up, some commenters expressed disbelief that a blog supportive of Smart Growth would ever support keeping a park instead of adding buildings. nookie wrote: This… Keep reading…