Posts tagged Rockville
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What’s so great about the Purple Line, anyway?
This morning, community leaders and advocates will break ground on the Purple Line after three decades of debate and legal battles, some of which are ongoing. Why has the Purple Line kept moving forward? This post from last summer takes a look at why so many people continue to fight for it, from local environmental groups to Governor Hogan. Keep reading…
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High costs aren’t the only reason people move away from cities. Sometimes, they just want to live somewhere else.
A lot of writing about housing in DC says minorities, immigrants, and low-income people are being pushed out of the city due to high housing costs. That’s true for many. But even if the District were more affordable, some may not choose to live there. And that’d be okay. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: 2016 ends with lower crime
Crime is down in DC by 4 percent. Amtrak's new CEO says repairs and new trains for Acela will be a top priority in 2017. Immigrants turn aging shopping malls into social centers. Keep reading…
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When bikeshare stations are near Metro, more people use them… especially if they’re outside of DC
Bikeshare can help get people to a Metro station when they live or work too far away to walk there. As a result, the region’s busiest Bikeshare stations are next to Metro, especially outside of DC. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County’s second protected bikeway just opened, and more are on the way
On Monday, Montgomery County’s second protected bikeway opened, doubling the number of lane-miles in the county where there’s a physical barrier between space for bikes and general traffic. It’s part of what will one day be an expansive network that will make bike commuting in Montgomery safer and more practical. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington all in on pedestrian streets
Say goodbye to skywalks; And the gondola goes to … Exxon; The Capitol says capital; How to save Baltimore’s alley houses; Two tough crashes in Maryland; Mapping discrimination and architecture; Airbnb touts its benefits; A piece of old Washington. Keep reading…
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The difference between Maryland and Virginia in one photo
If you’ve ever flown out of National Airport, you might try to pick out the geographic landmarks you recognize: the Washington Monument, Rock Creek Park, or the Potomac River. Next time you’re heading west, keep an eye on the river as it passes through Maryland and Virginia, and you’ll notice one big difference between each state. Keep reading…
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Whether you’re traveling from Virginia or Maryland, Capital Bikeshare isn’t just for short trips
People often rely on Capital Bikeshare for short, local trips. But not always; lots of times, they use the system to travel a little farther. These graphs show how often people use Capital Bikeshare to go between different groups of stations in the region and where exactly they travel to and from. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Go for the (bike + transit) goal
Bike it like Beckham; Wasted time, wasted money; Farewell along the C&O Canal; Reston gets bikeshare; Safety for all on the 7000 series; Bike playground; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Legalize Main Street!
Return of the Main Street; Setback and slowdown; Zoning czar; Eyes on Metro; Pulling the trigger; Parking red alert; More affordable housing in DC; And…. Keep reading…