Recent Posts
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Richmond just opened its first-ever downtown bus transfer station
Richmond recently opened a new Downtown Transfer Station that serves 17 of its 31 routes. In the short term, it’s a welcome upgrade for anyone needing to change buses downtown. But will bus travel in Richmond continue to gain momentum moving forward? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pepco to pay $57 million to clean up Anacostia River
DC reaches settlement with Pepco over toxic dumping. Baltimore water cleared from parasite, weekly tests to continue. DC Attorney General launching antirust investigation of company suggesting rent prices to landlords. Keep reading…
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Loose brake bolts might have caused a Metro train derailment
A brake disc came off an older Metrorail train and derailed a newer 7000-series train traveling behind it in late September. Metro is now focused on identifying cars with loose brake bolts, but why didn’t routine inspections pick up on the issue earlier? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Gallery Place owner relinquishes ownership of the mixed-use property
Gallery Place owners relinquish building as loan is up for sale. Results of Baltimore water tests are slow to come back. Some ART bus lines will be free from now until Christmas Day during peak periods. Keep reading…
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Events: Learn about your local government at a happy hour
Learn about your local government at a happy hour. Celebrate Walk to School Day. Attend a webinar on creating an implementable comprehensive plan. Discuss food and housing in the DMV. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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The Washington region falls short on Latinx wellbeing
As the nation marks Hispanic Heritage Month, we dive into a report showing Latinx people are benefiting less from well-being gains in the Washington region than others. Pandemic-era protections, and housing and transportation policy could help local jurisdictions tackle the disparities. Keep reading…
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Dollars and senseless: What drivers pay (or not) for killing pedestrians
The release of footage of a Seattle police officer speaking callously about the value of a pedestrian’s life sparked backlash and also highlights a grim reality: families left behind after a loved one is killed by a driver typically have few options for covering costs and holding drivers accountable. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA 7000-series trains not at fault, others under inspection after Friday derailment
7000-series train derails Friday near National Airport, at no fault of its own; WMATA orders inspection of older railcars as a result. WMATA urges state governments to prevent transit “death spiral” with increased funding. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Party party party!
Celebrate the beginning of fall with these festive pictures! Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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National links: California may soon enact a much-needed housing bill
SB423 would streamline affordable housing and mixed-use development approvals across California until 2036. Norway’s record-breaking bike tunnel. Momentum builds for a rail line in Colorado. Keep reading…