Posts tagged East Of The River
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Breakfast links: WMATA 7000-series trains not at fault, others under inspection after Friday derailment
7000-series train derails Friday near National Airport, at no fault of its own; WMATA orders inspection of older railcars as a result. WMATA urges state governments to prevent transit “death spiral” with increased funding. Keep reading…
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DC will participate in the first National Week Without Driving (October 2 - 8)
The DC Transportation Equity Network and GGWash invited public officials in the District to commit to the National Week Without Driving (October 2 - October 8). Here’s why we’re organizing this campaign and how you can participate. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Up to 65 DC affordable housing units vulnerable due to dispute over $2 million
Dispute over $2M in public funds may cost DC 65 affordable housing units. Fairfax County passes plan to reduce parking minimums. Arlington leads US cities in the percentage of people living alone. Keep reading…
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How demonstrational bike lanes may save our bike lane dialogues
Too often, public-engagement processes address speculation about the potential impact of bike lanes on a wide range of aspects. An increasing number of cities have turned to demonstrational bike lanes to bridge the information gap. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA set to present three budget scenarios to thwart shortfall
WMATA to present three budget scenarios to board to close gap. Purple Line construction has caused significant road damage along route. NPS taking comment on Mt. Vernon Trail and GW Parkway overhaul. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Driver fined $2,000 for killing cyclist Sarah Langenkamp
Truck driver who killed cyclist fined $2,000. New flood maps for Arlington show more buildings at risk of flooding. Shops in Penn Branch apartment building gets grant from Amazon. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Delays in replacing Southeast/Southwest Freeway signage continue
DDOT delays persist in replacing confusing Southeast/Southwest Freeway overhead signs. Shortage of new home construction contributes to rising prices. New Arlington County crosswalk ordinance will keep pedestrians safer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council passes e-bike subsidy
DC Council passes electric bike reimbursement. Some DC residents increasingly spend over half their income on rent. Montgomery County passes pedestrian safety bill. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: $34 million in federal funding for “tree equity” awarded to Washington region
US Forest Service grants tens of millions to Washington region nonprofits for “tree equity” projects. WMATA closed Capitol South Metro station for security drills Sunday. Capital Bikeshare use hit record high in Alexandria over the past summer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA pursuing automated doors, but fully automated operation is delayed until next year
WMATA pursuing automated Metrorail doors, but automated operation is delayed until next year. Metrorail wayfinding sign experiment begins at L’Enfant Plaza. Maryland faces $2.1B funding shortfall for approved transportation projects. Keep reading…