Posts about Links
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National links: American Association of Railroads rallies against electrification
American railroads rail against electrification. New York City centralizes management of public spaces. Major Belgian cities find success in reducing car traffic. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA teases possible 8000-series Metro train design
WMATA considers open gangways for 8000-series trains. Investigation determines fire at Silver Spring apartment complex was an accident. Board approves funding for redevelopment at Bailey’s Crossroads. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Construction to start on DC Route 295 pedestrian bridge rebuild
DDOT to start rebuilding pedestrian bridge downed by driver in 2021. Maryland safety advocates support speed cameras on MD-210. Federal lease uncertainty contributes to JBG Smith financial losses in L’Enfant Plaza. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Soon some DC license plates will demand statehood
DC DMV to offer “We Demand Statehood” license plates. Maryland Housing Partnership will aid 400 residents affected by the Silver Spring apartment fire. All-affordable housing complex proposed for Tysons approved by planning commission. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MWCOG report finds housing segregation rising in region
Metropolitan Washington Regional Fair Housing Plan cites rising segregation in the Washington region. Metro Red Line to start running trains every eight minutes all day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Vietnamese Eden Center business owners call for equity in redevelopment plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA, safety regulator relationship improving
Relationship between WMATA, safety commission shows signs of improvement. Old Town Alexandria restarting process of creating a BID. Over one-third of DC’s homes for sale sold above asking price in 2022. Keep reading…
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National links: How to live car-free in Middle America
How Middle America can go car-free (or car-lite). The 15-minute city is the target of conspiracy theorists. Rethinking one-hour delivery. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: All but two McPherson Square encampment residents are without permanent housing
Most McPherson Square residents remain unhoused after Wednesday’s sweep. Maryland is pausing changes to its vehicle emissions inspection program. Duke Street transitway project considering dedicated bus lanes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Is Richmond the next DC suburb?
Washington region residents are moving to Richmond at higher rates. Lake Accotink in Fairfax County could be returned to wetland. MoCo, Prince George’s water utility introduces new gas pipe safeguards. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: McPherson Square clearance today, many residents left without support
National Park Service to clear McPherson Square of residents today. OmniRide bus drivers join Loudoun County Transit drivers on strike in Northern Virginia. MoCo Councilmembers introduce transparency bills for county boards and commissions. Keep reading…