Posts tagged Transit
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County ditches parking minimums near transit
Montgomery County paves the way for parking-free housing near transit. Fairfax Connector workers reach tentative agreement. Region’s poverty rate declines, racial wage gap widens. Keep reading…
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The future of Union Station includes new destinations
Amtrak just announced more DC-NYC services. But let’s think even bigger: by the time the massive redevelopment of Union Station has finished, DC could be connected to scores of new destinations across the country. Thank a series of federal grants to study 69 corridors for passenger rail, plus a slew of new commuter connections across the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak adds more DC to NYC trains
Amtrak adding more round trips between DC and NYC. Baltimore recycling returns today, after years of delay. Property owners on 14th Street NW in DC seek rezoning for taller, denser buildings. Keep reading…
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Events: Talk transit with Ward 8 Council candidates
Talk transit with Ward 8 Council candidates. Join the Ride for the Region Challenge. Learn from trailblazers in transportation. Expand your urban agriculture network. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line delayed again; officials request additional $425 million
Purple Line delayed until December 2027. Montgomery County amendment aims to make it easier to preserve affordable housing. Chinatown residents concerned about impact of Caps, Wizards’ potential move. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: RFK site stewardship bill advances out of US House
US House approves RFK stadium site redevelopment bill. WMATA given 90 days to rectify gaps in train operator certification process. HUD greenlights redevelopment plan for Annapolis’ Harbour House and Eastport Terrace public housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC nears 2025 affordable housing goal
DC progress on affordable housing goals has advanced, but neighborhood progress is uneven. DC Downtown Action Plan proposal includes Height of Buildings Act revision. WMATA public hearing interrupted by stray truck strap, not gunshots. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC leaders release more information on downtown transformation plan
DC mayor announces summary recommendations for revitalizing downtown. Virginia has seen 11 pedestrian deaths in the last 15 days. Gaithersburg rated most diverse city in the US. Keep reading…
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Events: Share your thoughts on WMATA’s 2025 plans
Share your thoughts on WMATA’s 2025 plans. Wrap up TranspoBINGO at Metrobar. Learn about future funding for active transportation. Help restore a hidden gem. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…