Posts tagged Government
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National links: The case against fare-free transit
What are the costs of free transit and are they worth it? How electric vehicles are not the broad-stroke solution to climate change. How can we better sense our environment? Keep reading…
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As Maryland’s General Assembly session approaches, here are three bills to watch
We’re tracking three bills that impact Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, including one about parking requirements and two that could dramatically change both counties’ planning departments. Keep reading…
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A one-building quest to undelete suburban DC history
This Prince George’s County Pizza Hut sparks a quest and conversation about the erasure of suburban places. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro pushes back Potomac Yard station opening to next May
The new Potomac Yard Metro Station is slated to open in May. View your neighborhood’s climate impact with this interactive map. Alexandria bus usage doubled with free bus initiative. Keep reading…
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Why DC floods. Yes, it’s climate change.
The Washington region, like many parts of the world, is more vulnerable to flooding. Here’s how and why flooding happens in the region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC can learn lessons from other cities with fare-free buses
As DC prepares for fare-free buses, lessons are being learned in other cities with free transit. Amazon pledges to invest millions for affordable housing in North Bethesda. First Gen Z Congressman struggles to find housing in DC. Keep reading…
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Create your legislative dream teams with our Fantasy DC Council Committee Maker
The DC Council will have a fresh slate of legislative committees in January. While councilmembers jostle behind the scenes for the agencies they want to oversee, try your hand as policy matchmaker with our new Fantasy Council Committee Maker. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC taxis fail to meet accessibility standards, marginalizes disabled community
DC Taxis fail to meet accessibility standards. Some Anne Arundel County students walk along highways with no sidewalks. WMATA GM proposes lower fares for low-income riders. Keep reading…
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WMATA is a laggard on electrifying buses
OPINION: If WMATA hews to its current schedule, less than 20% of its bus fleet will be electric by 2030 – falling far behind many other jurisdictions. Keep reading…
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Legislative priorities come down to the wire on DC Council
The DC Council to vote on several big ticket items today before their session ends at the end of the month. Keep reading…