Posts about Links
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National links: Viral social media campaign pushes for “pedestrian dignity” over centering cars
Why we all could use a little pedestrian dignity. Many Americans think suburbs are greener than cities, a survey reveals. The science behind reckless driving. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak files complaint to seize control of Union Station
Amtrak using eminent domain to try to take over Union Station. Purple Line construction to resume after new contract is signed. DC’s first Open Streets festival of 2022 is set for Anacostia in May. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Prince George’s County receives $2.5 billion for economic growth
Residences in DC’s historic districts don’t appreciate as quickly as other homes. Metro has a new wheel monitoring system. Amtrak’s new Acela trains face another delay. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington looks at ways increase safety along S. George Mason Drive
Arlington County seeks to improve safety on S. George Mason Drive. DC developers consider residential conversions to combat record-high office vacancy. New Smithsonian exhibit explores the once vibrant Barry Farm-Hillsdale community. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Residents throughout the region want more missing middle housing, survey suggests
New survey responses support missing middle housing across the region. DC joins a list of cities failing at Vision Zero. Maryland creates a plan to revamp the area around FedEx Field. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MARC trains could run directly from Maryland to Virginia
Maryland state legislators vote to extend MARC service to Virginia. House Democrats in Virginia propose payments instead of a gas tax holiday. Japanese street festival drew 35,000 people. Keep reading…
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National links: Oakland pilots a universal basic mobility program
Oakland tests universal mobility program. 13 climate fighting megaregions. Find your third place. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s downtown economy is slow to revitalize
Almost a fifth of downtown DC offices are still empty. UPDATED: Ashburton Elementary student has died after being struck by a driver at a school bus stop. Arlington rents growing fastest in the region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Audit finds improper training and culture at Metro
Metro audit finds inadequate training and a culture of rule-breaking. DDOT asks two restaurants to remove streateries near Nationals Park. 66 homes in Old Town could be redeveloped into a 529-unit mixed-use project. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Homeowners protest new housing in Montgomery County
A group of homeowners push back against desperately needed housing development in Montgomery County. Amazon moves forward with HQ2. A bill could tackle synthetic turf waste in Montgomery County. Keep reading…