Posts tagged Tysons
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Breakfast links: WMATA lays out dire consequences of $750 million budget gap
WMATA calling for dedicated operational support in face of $750 million budget shortfall. Report: Downtown DC missing amenities that lure residents to central business districts. Northeast DC apartment owner sues to evict tenants who have faced gas leaks and disrepair Keep reading…
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Our endorsements in the Democratic primary for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
This month, Fairfax County voters will choose the Democratic nominees for the Board of Supervisors. GGWash endorses Jimmy Bierman in the Dranesville district, Andres Jimenez in the Mason district, and Albert Vega in the Springfield district. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA prepares for its next budget approval
WMATA works to secure more funding as rail and bus ridership rebuilds. Hazardous air quality has greatest effect on DC’s unhoused residents. DC Streetcar extension gets another delay. Keep reading…
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Twenty years ago, it was common to have dozens of “Code Red” bad air days per summer
In the recent past, the DC area typically saw 20 or more Code Red days every summer. What changed? Keep reading…
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For Virginia, WMATA’s Better Bus network redesign means evolution, not revolution
WMATA’s better bus network redesign team put out a “visionary map” that includes some significant changes for Virginia riders. Check it out, then tell WMATA what you think. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC caps rent increases at 6%
DC passes cap on rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 6% starting July 1. Federal prosecutors will not prosecute FBI agent who killed man in Metro station. Nice-Middleton Bridge will have bike access after all. Keep reading…
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What Better Bus means for riders in Maryland and Virginia
Metro’s Better Bus network is a big deal for riders in Maryland and Virginia! Here are the highlights of the proposed bus system redesign, and how you can give Metro your feedback before the comment period ends June 18. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DCHA misses deadline on some HUD requirements
As HUD’s deadline for DCHA to fix its issues passes, results are mixed. Study finds transit needed to alleviate future congestion on area bridges. Wes Moore visits Wheaton to promote development and safety. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC budget heads to mayor’s desk
DC fiscal year 2024 budget passes with a unanimous vote from the council, and heads to the mayor’s desk. Replica of the classic 9:30 Club opens next to the current club. Advocates worried youth violence on Metro is normalizing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line looking for new leadership
Purple Line loses executive director, communication director. Central Maryland’s latest 25-year transportation plan is open for public comment. Pool-sharing in Montgomery County: there are lovers and there are haters. Keep reading…