Posts tagged Pedestrians
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Improvements coming to Maryland and DC multi-use trails
Six local trails for walking and biking across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland and in Washington, DC, will see improvements over the next few years through the rehabilitation of some of the region’s oldest trails and the construction of new trail segments. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pennsylvania Avenue NW could get makeover between White House and Capitol
Local and federal leaders want Pennsylvania Ave NW to be a vital destination. Want to afford a ‘starter home’ in DC? You gotta make over $90,000. Alexandria is working on an updated community vision for one of its few remaining affordable neighborhoods. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: State and local leaders weigh strategies to address WMATA operating shortfall
State and local leaders have limited time to address WMATA’s operating budget shortfall. Eviction filings in Northern Virginia reach pre-pandemic levels. Op-ed: DC must be more aggressive on traffic enforcement, roadway design. Keep reading…
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The Blue Line Loop is flawed. Here’s how to improve it.
In part III of a series on Metrorail’s expansion options, Adam Bressler considers an option with strong popular support, and suggests how a key change–the Pink Line–could help Metro get more capacity for its buck. Keep reading…
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With Prince George’s County leading the region in traffic fatalities, bill seeks to codify safety
If it passes, the Walkable Urban Streets Act will codify bike and pedestrian safety standards for county-controlled roads in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC residents to vote on ranked choice voting and open primaries
DC Elections Board approves ballot measure for ranked choice voting and open primaries. MTA will hold information sessions about Baltimore’s proposed Red Line. Renting is getting more difficult in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Dave Thomas Circle transformation begins
Dave Thomas Circle demolition begins. Washington region home sales continue to struggle, down 19%. Arlington County Board rejects ranked-choice voting for November’s election. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple line delay extended into 2027
Purple Line’s opening delayed until spring 2027. WMATA to pilot alert system to make rail-to-bus transfers easier. DC cyclists hold ride to push for more protected bike lanes. Keep reading…
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National links: Business groups increasingly support people-centered streets
Business Improvement Districts increasingly support people-centered street redesigns. Dangerous urban heat endangers users of playgrounds and bus stops. Utah launches a first-of-its-kind road pricing pilot. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Slowing rate of inflation may signal shift to come in home sales
New report projects when home sales in DC will pick up. Montgomery County has all-but-erased gender pay gap in county workforce. VDOT seeks survey feedback for Glebe Road stretch between Columbia Pike and I-66. Keep reading…