Posts tagged Metrobus
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Breakfast links: DC’s street vendor bill advances to second council vote
DC Council moves forward with street vending reform. WMATA Board set to approve West Falls Church Metro station mixed-use development. Maryland elected officials campaign for relocating FBI HQ to Prince George’s County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New DC budget projections leave fate of fare-free bus program uncertain
Pessimistic budget projections make fare-free DC Metrobuses uncertain. Rise in remote work reducing DC tax revenues from commercial properties. Poor living conditions lead Brightwood Park tenants to rent strike. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Baltimore rail tunnel replacement receives federal, state funding pledges
Baltimore’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel receives state, federal funding. Class-A apartment vacancy rate in DC is rising; affordable units are in demand. DC’s bill to make buses fare-free becomes law. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA to increase Metrorail service levels
WMATA announces plans to bring Metro service levels back up. 41% of MoCo’s serious/fatal crashes occur on 3% of the county’s road miles. Arlington applies for increased funding for bus services ahead of Amazon HQ2 opening. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Region’s drivers spent an estimated 83 hours per person in traffic last year
Washington region drivers lost an average of 83 hours to sitting in traffic in 2022. | Calvert County audit leads to water bills over $8,000 for residents. | Twitter briefly banned WMATA’s official bus tracking account Tuesday. Keep reading…
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Will better Metro service bring riders back? The agency wants to try it
WMATA proposes service upgrades and fare changes, in an effort to get more people riding trains and buses. Want to know what this means for your trip? Read on. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Federal judge throws out lawsuit against Metro gun ban in DC
Metro’s gun ban stands. Baltimore Ravens extend their lease in downtown Baltimore. Councilmembers address Arlington’s ongoing missing middle housing debate in first meeting. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Major DC street closures, Metro disruptions coming around US-Africa summit
DC announces street closure, Metro disruptions ahead of US-Africa Leaders Summit. Alexandria’s planning commission approves Landmark redevelopment plans. MoCo seeks applicants to fill three positions on Planning Board. 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…
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Breakfast links: Two Reston golf courses closer to becoming mixed-use villages and public parks
Developer proposes converting Reston’s golf courses into mixed-use villages. Bowser and Mendelson propose to shrink DCHA board. Fairfax County officials consider changing zoning code to add emergency shelters. Keep reading…