Posts tagged Politics
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Breakfast links: Vote in Virginia
Who are you voting for?; Out-of-staters in NoVa; DDOT backs down?; “Fall back” dangerous for pedestrians; Metro seeks developers; What makes a great subway map?; Crowdfunding ideas; And…. Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Transit in Montgomery, Fairfax, and beyond
Over the next few weeks, talk about transit in the 2014 election, learn about Bus Rapid Transit in eastern Montgomery County, and figure out how to spend Virginia’s transportation money at meetings around the region. Transit reporters talk politics: How will Smart Growth issues affect the 2014 elections in DC and Maryland? The Action Committee for Transit will host a… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: To the ‘burbs
Wealthy cluster in suburbs after having kids; Biking heads to the ‘burbs; Design places for everyone, not cars; ICC’s broken promises; Tea Party challenges streetcar supporter’s voting rights; More mall at Pentagon City?; Metro back to pre-shutdown normal; New online information hub for DC transportation; And…. Keep reading…
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DC will gain statehood by acting like a state
Councilmember David Grosso has called for Mayor Gray to pay DC employees during the federal government shutdown and to implement DC laws without submitting them to Congress for approval. His actions show us that the path to statehood isn’t through protest, but by simply living as free citizens of a state. Until this point, DC residents relegated to second-rate status… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What happens in National Harbor ...
MGM coming to National Harbor?; National Harbor Metro pledge; Mayor Gray makes a stand; Purple Line foe drops opposition; Guesses for SSTC completion; Too much for DC DMV; Hong Kong’s model in the US?; DC is a generous city; Virginia students ace SAT; And …. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Skyscrapers for DC?
DC weighs in on height; Support for BRT in MoCo; First Right to Purchase underfunded?; What should DC do if feds shut down?; Hill East development approved; DC carpool community built on trust; Slow start in San Fran; Transit not most important to TOD?. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Navy Yard alleged shooter dead
DC Navy Yard shooting kills 12, wounds 14; MoCo settles over land dispute with church; Maryland court allows hospital expansion; Labor and wage debate continues in DC; How cops treat cyclists in DC; Arlington gets density and dollars; Virginia gets more transportation funding; Transportation focused PAC gains power in NYC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Innovations for Maryland
MARC weekends start Dec. 7; Montgomery starts food recovery program; Maryland might get living wage; Senior housing faces demolition; Gateway Pavilion almost done; Streetcar final touches cause congestion; More Metrobus changes?; BWI tops local airport traffic. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Dry heat
Water shutoff starts for PG County; Water OK on Metro; Metro launches bike registration; Environmentalists for golf courses; MoCo plan divides BRT supporters; Streetcars nearing final stretch; Will Gray run again?; Howard project goes to court; Georgetown eyes Walter Reed. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Transit fixes
Metro operators jam the system; Transit Center repairs start soon; ICC bus routes saved; Barry gets a fine; Will the mayoral race go Wells?; The best decongestant; And…. Keep reading…