Posts tagged Government
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Dollars and senseless: What drivers pay (or not) for killing pedestrians
The release of footage of a Seattle police officer speaking callously about the value of a pedestrian’s life sparked backlash and also highlights a grim reality: families left behind after a loved one is killed by a driver typically have few options for covering costs and holding drivers accountable. 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: Car commutes worsen as more return to in-person work
Car commutes in the DC area are getting worse. House Oversight Committee passes bill authorizing redevelopment of RFK stadium. Alexandria’s City Council set to support Shirlington Transit Center expansion. Keep reading…
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Inside the debates over Maryland Gov. Moore’s modified Beltway widening plan
Although the new program scraps former Gov. Hogan’s controversial public-private partnership, critics point out any highway widening will eventually increase traffic. They say there’s a better way. Keep reading…
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Transit in the Washington region has a future, if we plan for it
The pandemic dealt Metro a huge blow, but ridership can bounce back. Cultivating more rail and bus users will require local funding and adaptation to new normal travel patterns. 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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Stop yesterday from stealing tomorrow’s housing on Connecticut Avenue
DC’s elected leaders have chosen to enable more housing and affordable housing in high-opportunity areas like Cleveland Park and Woodley Park. But overcoming preservationist blockades is not a sure thing. Keep reading…