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Breakfast links: Bus Rapid Transit starts today along Route 29 in Montgomery County
Bus Rapid Transit starts Wednesday between Burtonsville and Silver Spring. Virginia’s voter registration crash prompts a lawsuit. Loudoun will pay $1.5 million to preserve a historic Black village. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Reimagined “Dave Thomas Circle” renderings show green space and sculptures
New renderings show a Dave Thomas Circle with green spaces. A Montgomery County developer seeks approval to build residences near Metro. DC sports teams host a voter registration drive. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland will handle day-to-day management of Purple Line contracts after private sector partnership flounders
Maryland will now handle the day-to-day management of Purple Line contracts. Developers plan to build 65 condos at Chevy Chase Lake. Baltimore’s Charles Street will be pedestrian-only for a day. Keep reading…
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National links: Underwater barriers keep Venice dry during flooding emergencies
Barriers in Venice stave off dangerous tides. A look at the intersection between equity and urban commutes. Bergen, a city in Norway, is planning an emissions-free neighborhood, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A small number of landlords file nearly half of DC evictions
A handful of landlords file nearly half of DC evictions. An agreement gives Purple Line parties until November to negotiate. Metro’s budget plan rides on COVID-19 uncertainty. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: An approved bill in Montgomery County could mean more housing near Metro
Tax incentive for Metro housing approved in Montgomery County Council. “Family success centers” coming to neighborhoods east of the Anacostia. A new tool measures commute inequities. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pandemic shutdown led to record air quality for the region
Shutdown restrictions improved air quality in the region. Metro prepares to order new railcars. DC boosts eviction protections. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC residents can now drop off their ballots at boxes across the District
DC early voting boxes open this week. Many facing eviction in DC don’t know about their court date. Arlington’s top prosecutor seeks public input. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Plans move forward for a cleaner, swimmable Anacostia River
DC plots swimmable, fishable future for Anacostia River. A pedestrian is struck and killed by a driver in Oxon Hill. DC looks to traffic reciprocity agreements with Maryland, Virginia. Keep reading…
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National links: How to design for the future with the environment and equity in mind
How to design for equity and the environment. Are we really that close to everyday life with autonomous vehicles? Can e-bike subsidies make riding a bike more accessible for everyone, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…