Posts tagged Public Safety
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Breakfast links: Revised Union Station redevelopment plan dramatically reduces parking
FRA presents revised Union Station redevelopment plans. DC Council to decide future of K Street Transitway Tuesday. Prince George’s County Council proposes new spending to boost bike and pedestrian safety. Keep reading…
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Bike bike baby: How Greater Washington can boost the e-bike revolution
As cities realize the potential benefits of shifting car trips to e-bike trips, they have many options for making it easier to switch. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: $1500 gets you less than 500 square feet of apartment space in DC
Report finds you can only rent an average of 484 square feet for $1,500 in DC. $650 million needed to address ADA issues in Baltimore. Northern Virginia picking public transportation projects to receive toll funds. Keep reading…
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Traffic cameras, Circulator & K Street: Where are we on DC’s transportation budget?
Next year’s transportation budget for DC is still in flux. Here are three processes we’re watching. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bowser, DC Council battle over transit spending intensifies
Competing priorities, concerns around Transitway design divide DC Mayor and Council. Thousands of drivers ignore their DC tickets for speeding and other traffic violations. Baltimore makes curbside dining permanent. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council pushes for more climate-related budget changes
DC Council committee proposes more climate funding and faster energy upgrades in annual budget. WMATA tested proposed new fare gates and decided they need to be taller. Early voting starts in local Virginia races on May 5 with housing a dominant issue. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New bill would allow DC to acquire land to create or preserve affordable housing
DC Councilmember Nadeau introduces public land acquisition bill to support affordable housing. DCHA claims it can’t manage additional funding for public housing repairs. DCHA’s housing waitlist reforms may have mixed results. Keep reading…
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Study: Cyclists struck by SUV drivers have more severe injuries
A study that analyzed crashes in Michigan found most injuries to cyclists were worse when the driver was behind the wheel of an SUV. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM calls for changes in DC’s handling of fare evasion
WMATA GM urges fare evasion law change in DC. Business owners voice concerns over Purple Line construction’s effect on revenue. Alexandria still buying diesel-powered buses for DASH system. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro 8000-series interior renderings and configurations released
More potential 8000-series train designs released. EPA settles lawsuit with several states and DC over Chesapeake Bay pollution. DDOT will revisit Connecticut Avenue bike lanes in response to opponents’ complaints. Keep reading…