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Governor Moore plans drastic Commuter Bus service cuts. Let’s restructure instead.
Governor Moore has proposed cutting all but the highest-ridership Commuter Bus lines. While some cuts are needed, this is an opportunity to think more strategically about how to restructure and retain riders. Keep reading…
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Opened 40 years ago this week, Federal City Shelter remains essential
This week marks 40 years of social service and resilience at CCNV’s Federal City Shelter. Originally seen as a short-term solution, it remains a critical refuge today. Read about its history and the state of homelessness in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland to inject $150 million to reduce transport funding gaps
Maryland to make one-time transportation cash infusion. Fannie Mae will leave downtown DC in 2029, 5 years early. Montgomery County Executive proposes bus rapid transit expansion. Keep reading…
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Transit advocates weigh in on Maryland’s $2B transportation shortfall
In the face of Maryland’s multi-billion-dollar transportation funding shortfall, transit advocates argue that across-the-board cuts will deepen existing funding inequities and undermine the state’s own goals. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Snow creates multiple transportation challenges across Greater Washington
Winter storm grounds airlines, reduces bus service, closes GW Parkway. 14 DC neighborhoods have median home prices over $1 million. 2,000-acre Prince William data center project now in court. Keep reading…
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Events: A parking panel and a parking party (Updated)
Events scheduled for Tuesday, January 16 have been canceled or postponed due to inclement weather, but there are a ton of other great events happening later in the week. Join a public meeting on e-bike expansion. Support local students call for a Green New Deal for Schools. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Orange bits
Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…
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National links: Detroit mayor champions land-value tax
A land-value tax may be on the ballot in November’s election for Detroit voters. The New York Times does a deep-dive on dangerous driving. After eliminating restrictive zoning, Minneapolis saw rents stabilize and homelessness decrease. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s Reservoir District townhomes to start vertical construction this summer after years of delay
New residents might move into McMillan townhomes by the end of 2024. Water taxi, Amtrak, and VRE floated as transportation options for the Potomac Yard arena. MDOT impersonated in “smishing” scam. Keep reading…
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Maryland’s governor wants to tackle the state’s housing shortage
Maryland Governor Wes Moore wants housing to be a big priority this year, and he’s saying all the right things. Let’s take a look at what we’re calling “Moore Housing,” which promises to build more homes, increase funding for affordable housing, and strengthen renter protections. Keep reading…