Posts tagged Bicycling
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Breakfast links: Amtrak to update Ivy City railyard ahead of new fleet arrivals
Amtrak investing $1 billion in major rail yard upgrades, including $350 million in DC. Some of the DC area’s vacant retail space remains that way on purpose. Arlington still doesn’t have to pay HQ2 incentives. Keep reading…
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DC’s climate and safety goals will ride or die with Metrorail
DC set a series of specific emissions and Vision Zero targets, but they’re only reachable if leaders start thinking about daily Metrorail ridership in the seven digits. This is part 7 in a series about how DC can achieve its Vision Zero and climate goals, with parts 7 - 9 highlighting the role of our regional transit rail system, Metrorail, in achieving those goals. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland leaders launch new transportation visioning commission
New Maryland commission to reimagine how transportation projects should be prioritized. Arlington house being used for internet rental scam. Baltimore tenants face eviction as nonprofit fails to pay rent. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tysons Walk Score ticks upward while its Bike Score dips
Study finds Tysons is a little more walkable, but Reston more bikeable. Attorney General Brian Schwalb asks for guardian to manage Marbury Plaza apartment complex. Baltimore County Public Schools expand walking zones, meaning some students lose bus access. Keep reading…
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Here’s what it takes to get speed humps approved on just one block
DDOT lacks the tools and leadership to move aggressively to make DC’s streets safe, argue two advocates with local government experience. Keep reading…
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Safety improvements planned for one in ten Richmond intersections, but is it enough?
With $8.9 million in state funding, Richmond’s Department of Public Works plans to implement safety improvements at one in ten Richmond intersections. Keep reading…
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2023 Maryland legislative session housing and transportation highlights
During the 2023 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly took up many pieces of housing and transportation legislation, with both wins and losses for smart growth. Here we take stock of the good, bad, and future legislation. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Condos driving increase in District home prices
Condos drive price appreciation in DC real estate market since 2022. Man critically injured after being struck by Red Line train. Flooding becoming more of a threat in majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods in the District. Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: A soccer fan gets to the games – and beyond – by transit and bike
Adam DuBard, an avid soccer fan, documents his trips within DC and beyond to pursue his love of the game. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: House Republicans introduce Home Rule repeal
Republican trio moves to repeal DC Home Rule. Washington region new home listings hit a 20-year low. An extension of I-95 Express Lanes to open Thursday and Friday. Keep reading…