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Breakfast links: Bowser, DC Council battle over transit spending intensifies
Competing priorities, concerns around Transitway design divide DC Mayor and Council. Thousands of drivers ignore their DC tickets for speeding and other traffic violations. Baltimore makes curbside dining permanent. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM: Improvements coming, but catastrophe looms without more public funding
WMATA’s GM warns of catastrophic wait times, budget cuts. Little Falls Parkway changes made permanent by MoCo Planning Board. District officials close down tent community in Deanwood. Keep reading…
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National links: Pandemic population decline in center cities reversing
In this week’s round-up of news from around the country: urban populations rebound; traffic violence disproportionately impacts Black and Latino communities; why US developers don’t build more large apartments; and more. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council pushes for more climate-related budget changes
DC Council committee proposes more climate funding and faster energy upgrades in annual budget. WMATA tested proposed new fare gates and decided they need to be taller. Early voting starts in local Virginia races on May 5 with housing a dominant issue. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New bill would allow DC to acquire land to create or preserve affordable housing
DC Councilmember Nadeau introduces public land acquisition bill to support affordable housing. DCHA claims it can’t manage additional funding for public housing repairs. DCHA’s housing waitlist reforms may have mixed results. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM calls for changes in DC’s handling of fare evasion
WMATA GM urges fare evasion law change in DC. Business owners voice concerns over Purple Line construction’s effect on revenue. Alexandria still buying diesel-powered buses for DASH system. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington County Board, Planning Commission sued over missing middle
Arlington residents file lawsuit to stop missing middle. Former MoCo planning director files lawsuit to get records. Washington region an exception to nationwide trend of lower apartment rents. Keep reading…
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National links: Donut art, zoning laws clash in free speech debate
A donut mural in New Hampshire sparks debate over free speech and zoning laws. City blocks are a reflection of their city’s character. How walkable cities enable true freedom. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro 8000-series interior renderings and configurations released
More potential 8000-series train designs released. EPA settles lawsuit with several states and DC over Chesapeake Bay pollution. DDOT will revisit Connecticut Avenue bike lanes in response to opponents’ complaints. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Long-anticipated Potomac Yard Metro station will open on May 19
Potomac Yard Metro station will open on May 19. Washington region rents in Class A apartment buildings seem to be moderating in early 2023. U.S. House passes resolution to halt DC police reform bill. Keep reading…