Posts tagged Richmond
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Ride On ranks as a bigger bus agency than any between DC and Atlanta
Quiet, unassuming Ride On’s ridership ranks higher than many big-city peers. Keep reading…
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New crossing gates between DC and Richmond to prevent reckless drivers from entering train tracks
USDOT awarded $3.2M in federal infrastructure funds to Virginia to cover the cost of installing new at-grade crossing gates in four locations between DC and Richmond, designed to stop drivers from trying to enter the tracks ahead of trains. Keep reading…
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Could historic preservation be a tool for environmental justice? Richmond to find out.
Historic preservation has often been used to block housing and as an instrument of privilege. Richmond might be flipping the script. 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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Richmond wants to make it easier to add accessory dwelling units
Richmond leaders are making it easier to build accessory dwelling units to help add units to the city’s housing stock. Keep reading…
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Virginians with criminal records are routinely denied housing. Advocates hope to change that.
In Virginia, non-violent petty offenses committed decades ago as well as more recently committed or violent crimes all increase the likelihood that someone will be denied housing and find themselves homeless. A handful of proposed reforms could change that status quo. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak train derails just south of Union Station
Two Amtrak cars derailed near Union Station Tuesday. Central and Western Marylanders asked to conserve water under drought watch. Some in Congress propose adding more flights to National Airport. Keep reading…
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Richmond using federal recovery funds for grants to green its neighborhoods
Redlining left many neighborhoods devoid of trees and greenspace. Now, Richmond is directing funding to community gardens with goals of a more equitable and greener city. Keep reading…
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Why hasn’t Richmond relaunched its shuttered bikeshare system?
Without a plan in place for relaunching Richmond’s RVA Bikeshare, the city puts riders, health, and mobility at risk. How did another city get their system back online? Keep reading…
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Five ways cities could be more kid-friendly
A Richmond-based dad details five ways in which cities could be better for families with little kids. Keep reading…