Posts tagged Circulator
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The Circulator is dead. Long live the Circulator!
At a time when bus service wasn’t thriving in the District, the Circulator was established with funds that had to be used by DC explicitly on bus. Key goals were to connect the National Mall to the soon-to-be-developed Southwest Waterfront, and to make bus appealing to a wider range of riders than before. 20 years later, its founders are ready to bid it a fond farewell (mostly). Read their reflections on the system’s history and aims. Keep reading…
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Your guide to WMATA’s “Proposed Network” bus route redesign
Breaking down WMATA’s proposed bus network redesign and how you can share your feedback. 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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Breakfast links: Tracking progress on DC’s efforts to reduce waste
Inside DC’s efforts to divert trash away from landfills. Pentagon City intersection sees more than 40 crashes in three years. Montgomery County Executive expects White’s Ferry will resume services in one year. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: With Circulator facing possible elimination, transition plan not in place
DC Circulator service could end by March 2025; transition plan not yet in place. Maryland Congressional delegation introduces bill to federally fund Key Bridge rebuild. Montgomery County Council and Executive disagree over potential budget deficit. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bowser budget proposes to cut DC Circulator, reduce affordable housing funds
Mayor Bowser proposes housing and transportation cuts, sales tax increase to help offset DC’s $700 million deficit. Maryland budget deal increases multiple vehicle fees to shore up Transportation Trust Fund. Metrorail opens early for Cherry Blossom run under new guidelines. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Spring it on
Enjoy the pops of color and light in this week’s Photo Friday, compiled with images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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A tale of two circulators: The lessons Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator can teach the Towson Loop
Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator has been around for more than a decade, and now Towson has its own version. What lessons can Towson learn from its older Baltimore counterpart? Keep reading…
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Here’s a look at the proposed plan to revamp Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator
It’s no secret that Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator bus system has been in need of a revamp for quite some time. Here’s what the proposed changes could look like, and what it means for residents. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Circulator bus strike is over
Circulator union and employer end strike. DC mayoral candidates spar on traffic cameras in debate. Regional abortion funds cite transportation as a barrier to care. Keep reading…