Posts tagged Greater Washington Partnership
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6 priorities Baltimore needs to focus on to jumpstart its transit network, according to business leaders
Business leaders say these six priorities are key to transforming Baltimore’s transit network. Keep reading…
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Plans for a regional rail vision solidify with the goal of better connecting Virginia, Maryland, and DC
Gov. Ralph Northam’s recent budget allocation of $50 million to extend intercity passenger rail service from Roanoke to the New River Valley is just the latest in a long line of sizable investments his administration has made into the future of rail in the commonwealth, including a $3.7 billion dollar track acquisition deal with CSX and the launch of the Long Bridge project. However, the Greater Washington Partnership — a business community think tank — says a new regional rail vision that includes Maryland, Washington and the federal government is crucial to maximizing Virginia’s investments. Keep reading…
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Gov. Hogan vetoes MARC expansion bill, Maryland Democrats vow to override
On May 7, Hogan vetoed 37 bills, including HB (House Bill) 1236, or the MARC Train Expansion of Service Act, an ambitious proposal to expand the scope of Maryland’s MARC (Maryland Area Rail Commuter) commuter rail system. Keep reading…
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“Tweaks” to Virginia’s transportation bills push local governments to pay their fair share for transit
After a whirlwind General Assembly session during which the Virginia legislature reviewed thousands more bills than ever before, Governor Ralph Northam finally had his chance to weigh in. See how his amendments will impact transit for the state and the region. Keep reading…
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A new rail authority in Virginia could revolutionize connections for riders throughout the state
After decades of railroad corporations’ stranglehold on Virginia’s rail expansion plans, the Commonwealth will now join the elite handful of states featuring a legal entity with a mandate to own, manage, and expand rail infrastructure for the public good and the benefit of businesses across the region. Keep reading…
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Lessons from the League of Extraordinary Bus Advocates
We convened a discussion on what the greater Washington region can learn from other cities, both nationally and globally, on how to improve our bus network. Keep reading…
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Is Maryland getting serious about MARC trains to Virginia?
If Maryland lawmakers consider expanding their state’s commuter train service into Virginia, they’ll find that some stubborn hurdles still stand in the way—but also that the prospects suddenly look brighter than at any time in recent memory. Keep reading…
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Maryland and Virginia will widen the American Legion Bridge. Will this make transportation better or worse?
The states of Maryland and Virginia announced an agreement Tuesday to build and widen the American Legion Bridge, which carries the Beltway between Fairfax and Montgomery counties. Should urbanists be pleased about fixing a major traffic problem without building an Outer Beltway, or frustrated that states which don’t have money for transit suddenly seem to have billions of dollars for this mega-project? Keep reading…
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Make buses better in Baltimore, Richmond, and Washington, says a regional business group
Baltimore, Washington, and Richmond should all make their bus service a priority with more lanes, faster boarding, better infromation, and much more. Those are recommendations from the Greater Washington Partnership, a super-regional business-led organization which just released a new issue brief on bus service. Keep reading…