Posts tagged Parks
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Photo Friday: Spring looms
Here are our some of our favorite images from around the Washington region this week! Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pepco to pay $57 million to clean up Anacostia River
DC reaches settlement with Pepco over toxic dumping. Baltimore water cleared from parasite, weekly tests to continue. DC Attorney General launching antirust investigation of company suggesting rent prices to landlords. Keep reading…
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DC is ranked as having the top park system in the US. That’s a problem.
The National Parks Service owns most of DC’s famed parkland. That creates challenges for managing these amenities and maximizing benefits for the public. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Keep reading…
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Events: Share your thoughts on transportation accessibility in Montgomery County
Voice your concerns about accessibility in Montgomery County. Volunteer at this year’s annual Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup. Enjoy a guided walking tour of safer streets design principles in Arlington. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County considers a permanent road diet for Little Falls Parkway
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County closed parts of Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda to cars. This week, the Planning Board will have a public hearing to decide it should be made permanent. Keep reading…
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Roanoke trail shuttle presents model for similar rural sites considering transit
Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation gave Roanoke County a grant in 2022 to relieve parking congestion at its popular rural trailheads. The pilot was successful and the service starts again on March 3. Could something similar happen at other sites across Virginia? Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Play in the park
Enjoy this week’s images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metrorail wheel concerns may be linked to track problems
Metrorail’s 7000 series train issues may also be linked to older track problems. MoCo Council seeks stricter e-scooter rules. Some Arlingtonians concerned dogs may use a park outside of “dog park” sections. Keep reading…
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How a car-free Beach Drive embodies universal design
Beach Drive’s closure to cars allows for people to safely enjoy Rock Creek Park. This embodies universal design, which places importance on spaces being accessible to all who may use them for their intended purpose, which in the case of Rock Creek Park is recreation and leisure. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple line contractor reaches labor settlement
MD Purple line contractor reaches labor union agreement. JXN Project seeks to lift up Black history in Richmond. Dupont Circle ANC approves Swann Street change, awaits official change from DC Council. Keep reading…