Posts tagged Amtrak
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Breakfast links: Amtrak takes control of Union Station terminal
Amtrak now controls Union Station, plans to center rider experience. Residents call for changes to make Maryland Route 210 safer. Fairfax County approves 50 new speed cameras in school zones. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 525 housing units on Tastee Diner site gain preliminary approval
The sweet taste of more housing: Preliminary plans approved for 30-story building on Tastee Diner site. Urban planning 🤝 public health in Arlington & DC’s top fitness ranking. Warehouse development moves forward in Ivy City. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Cathedral Heights tops list of affordable DC neighborhoods
These are the five DC neighborhoods where the average listing is below $380K. Potomac Yard Park extension will open later this month, features new trail connection. Renderings of new West Baltimore MARC station unveiled. 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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Breakfast links: Red Line station closures start June 1
Red Line closures begin Saturday, June 1, 2024. Median Fairfax County home price exceeds $1 million. In wake of court wins, Amtrak has major plans for Union Station. Keep reading…
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National links: Cities embrace skating-friendly design as a way to liven up public spaces
Major cities are embracing skating as a way to revitalize public spaces. How the cityhood movement may be reinforcing segregation in Lousiana and beyond. Amtrak and Brightline compete for service in Ohio. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Vienna passes ordinance to expand tree canopy
Vienna passes a tree preservation and canopy expansion ordinance. Unaffordable housing may be leading to out-migration in Washington region. Prince George’s County partners with locally based national nonprofit to build more playgrounds Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: VRE continues on track toward Saturday service
VRE continues on the track toward Saturday service. In wake of eminent domain ruling, Amtrak has immediate changes in mind for Union Station. Virginia’s approach to funding WMATA this year still under negotiation. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: TRAINS!
Enjoy these favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maine Ave SW becomes DC’s most expensive office market
Maine Ave SW surpasses Pennsylvania Ave with the most expensive DC office rents. Judge rules Amtrak can use eminent domain for Union Station lease. Alexandria solicits feedback on proposed bike/ped redesign. Keep reading…