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Breakfast links: WMATA releases analysis of six proposed expansion options
WMATA releases analysis of six capital improvement and expansion plans. Some Chevy Chase DC residents push back against affordable housing above community center. Maryland replacing “Frankensteined” highway guardrails that can make car crashes more deadly. Keep reading…
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Richmond using federal recovery funds for grants to green its neighborhoods
Redlining left many neighborhoods devoid of trees and greenspace. Now, Richmond is directing funding to community gardens with goals of a more equitable and greener city. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Anacostia River swim day postponed due to heavy rain and sewage
Anacostia River swimming event postponed due to sewage overflows. Pepco ordered to repay ratepayers after mishandling community solar program. DC councilmembers introduce bills to get dangerous driver off the street. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Booming skies
This week’s Photo Friday is full of color and celebration, compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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National links: Honolulu’s Skyline begins service as the newest rail line in the US
Skyline opens for service in Honolulu. Colorado transit agencies launch free fares for the summer to combat smog. Cities and states nationwide look to avoid a California-style housing crisis. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: At least 12 Arlington properties could become missing middle homes
Arlington sees influx of Missing Middle permit applications. Vacant GWU dorm may turn into transitional housing facility. Arlington’s first-time home buying program struggles to lend funds. Keep reading…
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With soaring Metro, DC Streetcar, and VRE ridership, Washington region leads transit recovery in US
The Washington region leads transit recovery in the US in terms of ridership gains, with Metrorail, the DC Streetcar, and VRE at the head of the pack. Keep reading…
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Why hasn’t Richmond relaunched its shuttered bikeshare system?
Without a plan in place for relaunching Richmond’s RVA Bikeshare, the city puts riders, health, and mobility at risk. How did another city get their system back online? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Office vacancies in DC continue to increase
DC office vacancy rate ticks up over last three months. Montgomery County RideOn bus ridership grows to 80% of pre-pandemic levels. Alexandria mayor cites need for “collective action” on WMATA budget shortfall. Keep reading…