Posts about Links
-
Breakfast links: WMATA considering zone-based fares for Metro
WMATA explores new fare systems as part of budget optimizations. MoCo Council appoints interim Planning Board. Free fares lead to rise in VRE ridership. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: NoVA bus systems prepare to service new Silver Line stations
NoVA bus systems activate long-held plans for Silver Line extension opening. Baltimore leaders seek land use alternatives to the “Highway to Nowhere”. Affordable housing development proposed to replace former Land Rover dealership in Alexandria. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: Silver Line extension to open by Thanksgiving, more 7000-series trains in service
Metro to double 7000-series trains in operation, plans to open Silver Line extension by Thanksgiving. MoCo Council unanimously passes Thrive 2050. First test train has successful run through new Potomac Yard Metro station. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: New Anacostia, Congress Heights economic development initiative launches
New economic development group seeks to empower long-time residents of Southeast DC neighborhoods. 11 candidates to interview for temporary MoCo planning board seats. Applications open Oct. 31 for Alexandria’s guaranteed income program. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: Electric vehicle charger expansion coming to region in 2023
EV charging stations coming to area interstates in 2023. Some migrant families in DC are still shut out of resettlement services. MoCo Council President defends Thrive 2050 in response to Elrich’s criticism. Keep reading…
-
National links: Office commutes scrutinized in efforts to reduce emissions
Office buildings’ largest emission is the commute. Charlotte’s uptown highway wall. Rethinking the benefit of community input. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: WMATA submits new return-to-service plan in latest round of regulatory battle
WMATA submits revised request for additional trains. Real estate companies ordered to pay fine for DC housing discrimination. DC government proposes removal of buildings and homes from flood zone. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: Silver Line extension ready to open by Thanksgiving, trains still need safety approval
Silver Line extension could open by Thanksgiving if regulators and WMATA come to an agreement. Washington region driving more, dissatisfied with transit, new study finds. DC Council moves for housing overhaul. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: Almost a quarter of DCHA housing units remain vacant
25% of DC public housing units remain vacant. Region will miss its 2025 deadline to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Prince George’s County Council holds hearing on plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle access around West Hyattsville Metro station. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: Hogan sets aside $15 million for MD state infrastructure project hires
Hogan to use federal funds to help contractors hire workers for MD infrastructure projects. DCHA deputy director resigns. Up to 1,700 new residences planned for Arlington’s RiverHouse parking lots. Keep reading…