Posts tagged Noise
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Breakfast links: $1,500 in rent doesn’t stretch far ‘round here
Washington region offers less square footage for $1,500 in rent compared to most cities. DC drops lawsuit over Union Station bicycle hub eviction. Chesapeake Bay’s underwater grasses continue to rebound with 7% increase from 2022 to 2023. Keep reading…
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National links: Paris as a model to transform transportation
Paris as a model for reducing car dependency. Texas Bitcoin mine may be causing health issues for local residents. Japan considers a 310-mile underground freight system. Keep reading…
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National links: Noise pollution from traffic hurts children’s brains
Traffic noise pollution negatively impacts children’s brain development. Cities need to rethink their approach to retail land use regulations. Caltrans views highway expansion as being aligned with the state’s climate goals. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mount Vernon Trail widening project seeks Virginia approval and funding
Virginia and National Park Service looking at widening the Mount Vernon Trail. MD Governor Wes Moore pledges in inaugural speech to put state on track to run on 100% clean energy by 2035. DC Councilmember proposes technology solution to identify and abate noise pollution. Keep reading…
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National links: No, you’re not the only one with noisy neighbors
Yes, the sounds your neighbors make are annoying you. The future of cities is underground? Commute distance never changes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro Silver Line simulated service to start on October 3
Simulated service on Silver Line extension to start in October. DC declares public emergency over migrant bus arrivals. How and why a Southeast DC street was named after Queen Elizabeth II. Keep reading…
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National links: The pandemic let people hear what cities sound like without traffic
Without cars, city soundscapes transformed during pandemic shutdowns. State and local elections are where the future of transportation will take shape. A new tool maps walkability in hundreds of cities around the world. Keep reading…
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Metro Reasons: Yellow & Blue Line construction is bothering residents late into the night
Loud, disruptive construction noise late at night from Metro’s summer Yellow and Blue Line shutdown has come to be a headache for some nearby residents. Some have called it “cruel,” “terrible,” and say “you couldn’t have a conversation on the sidewalk” near one of the closed stations while it’s happening. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Be safe or shut down
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Breakfast links: Site and sound
Location, location, location; A signal of the start; Noisy neighbors; DC’s newest union members; Might still merge; Back to basics; A national transit map; Let’s build a better bike city. Keep reading…