Posts tagged Planning
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Breakfast links: Majority of Marylanders oppose one-cent transportation sales tax
Most Marylanders say no thanks to funding transportation projects through a one-cent sales tax. Bowser says Monumental will be held to its lease; Va. Senator Lucas declares arena deal dead. Some Montgomery County councilmembers express concern over being overlooked for major sports venues. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Potomac Yard arena plan may disrupt walkable Route 1 plan
Proposed Caps, Wizards relocation upends plans to urbanize Route 1. Virginia is closing a loophole that has enabled Marylanders to register cars in Virginia and avoid buying car insurance. Prince George’s County tenants rally for permanent rent stabilization. Keep reading…
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National links: Density creates happiness, when designed with well-being in mind
Is the key to happiness proximity to a coffee shop? Transit subsidies are productive. New York not flexing transportation funds. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington has lowest county-level traffic fatality rate in country
Arlington County has lowest traffic fatality rate in nation among counties with 100,000+ people. WMATA announces partial Red Line closure this summer as part of Purple Line construction. DC readies for next comprehensive planning process. Keep reading…
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A law to get climate and transportation on the same page in Maryland
The TCA would require the Maryland Department of Transportation and regional transportation planning agencies to measure and mitigate any forecast increases in vehicle travel and climate pollution caused by proposed highway expansion projects over $10 million, by improving transit, biking, or remote work options. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress advances plans for RFK site redevelopment
House committee advances bill for redevelopment of RFK stadium site. EPA allocates $45 million for cleanup of contaminated Bear Creek in Baltimore County. Virginia General Assembly considering two bills to aid in cyclist safety. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Latest WMATA budget avoids ‘transit death spiral,’ includes fewer cuts, fare hikes
New WMATA budget is better, still not great. Prince George’s County to spend $11 million for a safer Route 1 corridor. Maryland legislators considering networked geothermal heating and cooling for low-income communities. Keep reading…
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What the FBI move to Greenbelt means for Prince George’s County and the region
The planned move of the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt opens up rare, important opportunities for equitable transit-oriented development. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak seeks to double ridership with investments like Union Station redevelopment
Amtrak aims to double ridership by 2040, with major Northeast corridor improvements in the works. DC pledges up to $200 million to avoid WMATA service cuts. Meeting the transportation needs of moving the Caps, Wizards to Potomac Yard could cost up to $215M. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Civil rights org sues DC landlord for discrimination against prospective tenants
DC landlord sued for discriminating against potential residents. Eight MTA Commuter Bus routes on the chopping block, 26 others to be reduced. Study finds most of Arlington’s unpaved hiking trails are harming the environment. Keep reading…