Posts tagged Silver Spring
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Following two pedestrian deaths in Glenmont, people demand safer streets
During a memorial for two men killed by drivers this year in Montgomery County, people mourned and pushed for more action to make the streets safer for pedestrians. Keep reading…
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The East Coast’s first protected intersection is coming to Silver Spring. Here’s how it works.
Montgomery County is installing a protected intersection in downtown Silver Spring, the first of its kind on the east coast. It’s an important step toward building streets that are safer for more vulnerable road users, like people walking and bicycling. Keep reading…
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It’s Casey Anderson and Partap Verma for Montgomery County Planning Board
Montgomery County’s newest Planning Board member is Partap Verma, a former GGWash contributor who’s advocated for safer streets and better transit. He’ll join newly reappointed Planning Board chair Casey Anderson, who’s been a champion for the county’s parks system, our downtowns, and bike infrastructure. Keep reading…
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Events: Summer’s here, so why not take a bike for a spin?
This Saturday (June 15) you can join two biking events. At 9 am at the Grounds (1102 S Eads St, Arlington, VA), check out the Sweet Ride & Shindig, and starting at 10:30 am is the Better Bicycling Ride in Silver Spring at the Silver Spring Whole Foods (833 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD). Keep reading…
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These 1970s plans show the Silver Spring that could have been
Today, many people might think of Silver Spring as a pretty prosperous place, with a steady stream of restaurant openings, cranes everywhere, and busy sidewalks. But not that long ago, Silver Spring’s future was highly in doubt. These 1970s-era plans from Montgomery County show just how far we’ve come. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County is finally talking about its segregated schools. But can we fix them?
Montgomery County’s public schools are growing, and they’re also growing more segregated by race and class, which is hurting student performance across the board. As the county struggles to address both issues, a debate is raging about who belongs in our community, and who gets to benefit from its resources. Keep reading…
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Gaithersburg illustrates how school capacity tests make sprawl worse
Several years ago Gaithersburg adopted an ordinance to ensure that infrastructure keeps up with growth. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Unfortunately, the law turned out to be counterproductive, as it damaged the city’s ability to grow in the right places. Keep reading…
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Did Silver Spring build enough housing to stay affordable? Sort of.
In 2013, I looked at rents in Silver Spring to see if building tons of new homes could help keep our community affordable. Five years and about 1,700 new apartments later, did it work? Sort of. Keep reading…
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Next time you hear “I didn’t see him,” remember this
Thursday evening at about 8:25, I was walking to Silver Spring Metro station. I was about two blocks from the station in an area that is highly urbanized and well-lit. This area has very high pedestrian volumes at all hours of the day. Keep reading…
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Some Red Line riders only get half the service. When will Metro end the Silver Spring turnback?
Every day, a total of about 11,000 riders board Metro’s Red Line at the Glenmont, Wheaton, and Forest Glen stations. They pay the same fare structure as other Metro riders — but they get only half the service. Keep reading…