Posts tagged Friendship Heights
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New density will change the face of upper Northwest
Despite some bruising battles in Upper Northwest, big changes are underway. Over the next two years, a large number of residential buildings that are opening may change the area’s politics for good. Upper Northwest has a reputation for being full of people who hate new buildings, are suspicious of cyclists, and worry that students will die chasing ping-pong balls… Keep reading…
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In some DC neighborhood commission races, urbanism, walkability, and growth are the issues
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) in many DC neighborhoods have a reputation for just being obstacles to any change, but that’s not always true. In many parts of the District, ANCs have been a positive force for steps to improve communities. Will this election bring representatives who would continue or arrest those trends? Each ANC covers one or a few neighborhoods… Keep reading…
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To rehab part of the Red Line, Metro will close it for 14 weekends
Get ready for major construction along the Metrorail Red Line. Starting in the summer of 2016, WMATA will close portions of the Red Line between Friendship Heights and Grosvenor for 14 weekends, including one stretch of at least 7 consecutive weekends. The good news is that in exchange for all those closures, Metro will complete a whole cadre of major rehabilitation projects… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Eat nearby
Fancy food for St. Elizabeths; Graham throws dirt, hits self; DC’s just roads and parking to you?; Train goes up stairs; Silver Line too bureacratic?; Crash victims get memorial park; Kids lose out; People are happy with DC; Build for cars, transit costs more; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: “Who do you believe?”
The state we’re in; Housing the homeless; The money trail; Height limit in the House; Parks and recreation; Water tower enclosure has few fans; DC could vote on pot; No scratch-offs with your cupcake; Rush hour robbers; And…. Keep reading…
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Slow start for Capital Bikeshare in Montgomery County
Since launching in September, the Capital Bikeshare stations in Montgomery County have been slow to draw riders, with some stations being used less than once per day on average. This may change over time, but it’ll take a more complete bike network to increase ridership. I reviewed Capital Bikeshare’s trip history data to find lessons from the first few months after… Keep reading…
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A Metrobus gap on Wisconsin Avenue makes Georgetown and Bethesda too far apart
Between traffic jams, parking problems, and service disruptions on the Red Line, traveling along Wisconsin Avenue can be difficult. Filling the gap in Metrobus service between Bethesda and Friendship Heights could give travelers another alternative. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Objection!
The Green Mile; Access issues; Northern Virginia drives statewide growth; Plan Orange for Walmart site; Local news coverage takes a hit; Get your hands off your money; Death of a mall; Police blame bikes; Can you get to DHS HQ?; And…. Keep reading…
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Montgomery may cut Wisconsin Ave BRT line off from DC
Tomorrow, it’s likely that the Montgomery County Council’s transportation committee will approve a Bus Rapid Transit line along the high-density Route 355 corridor. But Council staff is recommending it end at Bethesda instead of at the District line in Friendship Heights. \t\t The county’s BRT plan has progressed through the committee over the last few… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Development under the lens
Red Line could close for 6 weeks; How United stadium stacks up; Skyland awaits a decision on Walmart; Too many developers on CTB?; Do parking taxes help development?; Are yard requirements increasing housing costs?; More traffic cameras in Maryland; And…. Keep reading…