Posts tagged Fairfax County
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM discusses budget shortfall and service cuts with DC leaders
WMATA’s General Manager meets with DC leaders to discuss the agency’s financial crisis. Prince George’s County Council passed a bill that requires surveillance in certain types of residential properties. DC launches a new battery recycling program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Despite improvements, Anacostia River still gets failing grade on latest report card
Despite recent improvements, the Anacostia River still gets a failing grade. MTA releases three possible Red Line routes for Baltimore. Owner of two Washington Highlands housing complexes ordered to pay $2M to tenants. 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…
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Let Fairfax County grow
Local housing and transit advocates have a special responsibility to help Fairfax County chart a new course for land use. By succeeding, we can set an example for other suburbs to emulate. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro rides to be free in the evening of the 4th of July
Metro will be free in the evening on the Fourth of July. DC DMV may have overlooked DUI convictions for up to 15 years. Maryland Governor Wes Moore wants legislature to address regressive automatic gas tax increases. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Baltimore Red Line project officially relaunches
Maryland Governor Wes Moore relaunches Baltimore’s Red Line. Amazon HQ2 holds official ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony. DC DMV’s outdated software allows drivers with DUIs to stay on the road; it’s been funded for replacement since 2016. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements in the Democratic primary for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
This month, Fairfax County voters will choose the Democratic nominees for the Board of Supervisors. GGWash endorses Jimmy Bierman in the Dranesville district, Andres Jimenez in the Mason district, and Albert Vega in the Springfield district. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA prepares for its next budget approval
WMATA works to secure more funding as rail and bus ridership rebuilds. Hazardous air quality has greatest effect on DC’s unhoused residents. DC Streetcar extension gets another delay. Keep reading…
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What Better Bus means for riders in Maryland and Virginia
Metro’s Better Bus network is a big deal for riders in Maryland and Virginia! Here are the highlights of the proposed bus system redesign, and how you can give Metro your feedback before the comment period ends June 18. Keep reading…