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Breakfast links: Purple Line construction to temporarily shutter some University of Maryland dorms
UMD closing some dorms this summer due to Purple Line construction noise. Virginia Senate majority leader says Youngkin will need to compromise in order for arena proposal to move forward. Potential arrests, increased fines take effect today for Metro fare evasion. Keep reading…
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National links: The deadliest intersections in the US
Identifying where most fatal crashes occur in the US. What are the forces causing the feeling of “sameness” in cities around the world? California released a new transportation equity measurement tool. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More affordable housing units approved for Crystal City
Arlington County Board approves bump in affordable housing at Crystal House; civic association opposes decision. Housing advocates organize to prevent narrowing of TOPA rights in DC. Montgomery County executive releases proposed budget that includes bump in affordable housing dollars. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Reluctantly, officials approve $425 million Purple Line boost
Maryland approves $425 million in additional funds for Purple Line, reluctantly and with strings attached. Thousands ticketed since January 29 for violating DC’s bus lane laws. Arlington County proposes to cut low-performing bus routes in budget. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MetroAlerts outage may be resolved by end of month
WMATA hopes to fix MetroAlerts and transit police textline outage by the end of March. Applications will open next week for DC office conversion tax abatement program. DC OSSE sued in federal court for alleged ADA and human rights violations related to provision of transportation for students with disabilities. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington faces high housing costs and low inventory
Arlington has one of the most competitive, costly housing markets in the country. Investors make up 11% of homebuyers in DC, significantly less than the national average. Montgomery County Planning Board approves 390-unit apartment building near Forest Glen Metro station. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: “Yes in God’s Backyard” policies gain steam
Region’s lawmakers look for ways to make it easier to redevelop churches to include affordable housing. Alexandria seeks public feedback on West End plan by March 31. Maryland leaders concerned about lack of revenue-generating measures for state’s $10B climate plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia ADU bill won’t move forward this year
Virginia House tables proposed bill to increase ADUs across the state. Youngkin lashes out at Virginia Senate for denying arena funding. Two new bills would increase tenant protections in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia House and Senate agree to a budget—without an arena
Virginia budget compromise excludes framework for Wizards and Capitals arena in Alexandria. Baltimore City Council considers proposal to sell city-owned vacant homes for one dollar. DC woman faces six-month delay in securing housing despite voucher approval. 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…