Posts tagged Howard County
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases new service plans for rail and bus
Metro stations south of DCA will reopen this weekend. WMATA to increase rail service back to pre-pandemic frequencies over next few months. WMATA to address “ghost buses”. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Parts of Beach Drive will be closed to cars permanently
Partial Beach Drive closure made permanent. MoCo Fire and Rescue warn of electric bike and scooter-related fire hazards. Report finds economic benefits of agriculture pollution reduction in Chesapeake Bay watershed. Keep reading…
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The MTA now has real-time tracking on all of its modes. Here’s how they did it.
Michael Helta, the MTA’s Chief Innovation Officer, walks us through the process and motivation behind bringing all MTA modes under a working real-time tracking system. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New Anacostia, Congress Heights economic development initiative launches
New economic development group seeks to empower long-time residents of Southeast DC neighborhoods. 11 candidates to interview for temporary MoCo planning board seats. Applications open Oct. 31 for Alexandria’s guaranteed income program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Electric vehicle charger expansion coming to region in 2023
EV charging stations coming to area interstates in 2023. Some migrant families in DC are still shut out of resettlement services. MoCo Council President defends Thrive 2050 in response to Elrich’s criticism. Keep reading…
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MARC wants to spend $1.6 billion to replace its trains. It should replace them with the fastest option.
The Maryland Transit Administration needs to purchase different MARC trains. A new model by the author shows how and why. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Nats Park’s season could strike out early if new occupancy permit isn’t granted
Nats Park could lose ability to host events and games before season ends. Prince George’s County Council zoning bills spark debate. Next phase of The Wharf slated for grand opening. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tentative agreement with railroad union prevents commuter rail interruptions
Tentative agreement between railroad unions and Labor Department averts strike. Amazon announces more affordable housing investments in the region. Pricier ridehail trips might decrease the popularity of some neighborhoods in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Orange Line stations reopen, with promises of more trains, service and on-time construction projects
Station reopenings come with promise of 20 more 7000-series trains and more weekend service. Arlington has yet to pay $23 million promised to Amazon. Memorial ride held for Bethesda cyclist killed by driver in bike lane. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC stream advocates want the entire watershed to be cleaned up
Three DC area streams get low quality ratings from region’s Audoboun Naturalist Society. Maryland court upholds right to challenge developers’ forest conservation plans. Fairfax County to phase out county-owned gas-powered leaf blowers. More in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…