Recent Posts
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Breakfast links: Baltimore shipping channel reopens after Key Bridge disaster
Baltimore shipping channel officially reopens 11 weeks post-bridge collapse. Fairfax County Planning Commission endorses zoning changes to restrict data centers. Bethesda community memorializes beloved canine bike celebrity. Keep reading…
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The DC Council should insist on a true multi-modal design for Connecticut Avenue, or defund the project
It’s not just the missing bike lane: the District Department of Transportation’s revised plans for Connecticut Avenue are worse all around. The Council shouldn’t let the Mayor toy with $26 million. Keep reading…
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Six big ideas to improve Metro and regional transit
WMATA has created a task force to identify sustainable funding solutions, which meets for the first time on June 10. However, the opportunities go beyond funding: our regional transit system needs big ideas about improving services, operations, finances, and governance. Improvements in each of these areas can help the others. Here are six approaches to consider. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Median Montgomery County home price hits new high
Median MoCo home price hits new record of $650K. New market with free fresh produce launches in Southeast DC. Fairfax County residents call for pedestrian improvements to Route 29. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Mega Silver Spring edition
It’s more fun to take pictures with a group! Thank you to everyone who attended the GGWash + CSG photo walk in Silver Spring on June 2! Instead of the usual Friday five, enjoy these 15 favorites! Keep reading…
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National links: Boston’s MBTA ridership rebounds, emphasizing mid-day and night service
How tree planting efforts can reflect historic distrust in city programs. Boston commuter rail sees ridership rebound by prioritizing off-peak service. Cities are learning lessons from New York’s High Line and pursuing their versions of the project. Plus, a quote on Governor Hochul’s 11th-hour reversal on road pricing. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of June 3, 2024
This week on Do Something: congratulations to our primary endorsees in DC; rent stabilization in Prince George’s County; and don’t forget to vote for our endorsees in Alexandria and Arlington’s primaries. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Co-living property in Arlington shuts its doors
Arlington co-living space shutters as managing company files bankrupty. With New York developer out, Baltimore community wants say in future direction. Wendell Felder narrowly wins Democratic nomination for DC’s Ward 7 councilmember. Keep reading…
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Maryland’s new complete streets policy takes aim at a safer transportation system for all
By assigning responsibility for Complete Streets to a wider swathe of agencies than just the State Highway Administration, Governor Moore and officials hope to bring about a transportation system that works for all road users. Backers also tout increased opportunities for input from underserved communities, and a chance to turn the page on safety. Advocates hope to see evidence of the policy in concrete action. Keep reading…
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Jurisdictions around the region are implementing bus network redesigns
It’s not just WMATA redesigning the Metrobus network. Several bus operators in the Washington region are taking a look at their routes and services, and rethinking how they could best serve riders. Keep reading…