Posts tagged Vre
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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: DC’s Reservoir District townhomes to start vertical construction this summer after years of delay
New residents might move into McMillan townhomes by the end of 2024. Water taxi, Amtrak, and VRE floated as transportation options for the Potomac Yard arena. MDOT impersonated in “smishing” scam. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Long Bridge receives $729M in federal funding for rail crossing
Virginia receives $729 million in federal funding for rail bridge. Some multifamily developers pivot to other types of projects. Maryland county executives anguish over $3B in transportation budget cuts. Keep reading…
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For WMATA to make the biggest impact, it should think beyond just Metrorail
Back in August, we covered the possibility of a Blue Line Loop that would run in a ring around the region. Pretty cool, but also pretty pricey: $35 billion, to be exact. What if WMATA broke off some of that money for MARC and VRE? Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Count the modes
Find all the regional modes of transportation in the region in this weeks Photo Friday! Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Black DC cyclists call out failures in Vision Zero outreach and implementation in Ward 8
Black cyclists call out Vision Zero’s failures in neighboroods surrounding Anacostia, Congress Heights, and Oxon Run Park. VRE considers expanding service on Fredricksburg line. Jason Sartori chosen to lead Montgomery County Planning Department. 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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With soaring Metro, DC Streetcar, and VRE ridership, Washington region leads transit recovery in US
The Washington region leads transit recovery in the US in terms of ridership gains, with Metrorail, the DC Streetcar, and VRE at the head of the pack. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Revised Union Station redevelopment plan dramatically reduces parking
FRA presents revised Union Station redevelopment plans. DC Council to decide future of K Street Transitway Tuesday. Prince George’s County Council proposes new spending to boost bike and pedestrian safety. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Housing Authority internal audit uncovers evidence of employee wrongdoing
DC Housing Authority employees accused of misconduct. VRE trains delayed after crash. Competing rent regulation bills spark debate in Montgomery County Keep reading…