Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: Rockville limits all roads to 35 miles per hour
Rockville has reduced speed limits on all of its roads to 35 miles per hour or less. Fairfax County’s 2023 demographic report reflects an increase in population, wages, diversity, and housing production. DMVMoves, the task group established by WMATA and the Council of Governments met for the first time Monday. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Baltimore shipping channel reopens after Key Bridge disaster
Baltimore shipping channel officially reopens 11 weeks post-bridge collapse. Fairfax County Planning Commission endorses zoning changes to restrict data centers. Bethesda community memorializes beloved canine bike celebrity. Keep reading…
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Six big ideas to improve Metro and regional transit
WMATA has created a task force to identify sustainable funding solutions, which meets for the first time on June 10. However, the opportunities go beyond funding: our regional transit system needs big ideas about improving services, operations, finances, and governance. Improvements in each of these areas can help the others. Here are six approaches to consider. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Median Montgomery County home price hits new high
Median MoCo home price hits new record of $650K. New market with free fresh produce launches in Southeast DC. Fairfax County residents call for pedestrian improvements to Route 29. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Mega Silver Spring edition
It’s more fun to take pictures with a group! Thank you to everyone who attended the GGWash + CSG photo walk in Silver Spring on June 2! Instead of the usual Friday five, enjoy these 15 favorites! Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of June 3, 2024
This week on Do Something: congratulations to our primary endorsees in DC; rent stabilization in Prince George’s County; and don’t forget to vote for our endorsees in Alexandria and Arlington’s primaries. Keep reading…
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Maryland’s new complete streets policy takes aim at a safer transportation system for all
By assigning responsibility for Complete Streets to a wider swathe of agencies than just the State Highway Administration, Governor Moore and officials hope to bring about a transportation system that works for all road users. Backers also tout increased opportunities for input from underserved communities, and a chance to turn the page on safety. Advocates hope to see evidence of the policy in concrete action. Keep reading…
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Jurisdictions around the region are implementing bus network redesigns
It’s not just WMATA redesigning the Metrobus network. Several bus operators in the Washington region are taking a look at their routes and services, and rethinking how they could best serve riders. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC auditor recommends additional steps to meet Vision Zero standards
DC’s auditor released Part 2 in their Vision Zero report, focusing on the District’s progress on enforcement and equity. Governor Youngkin aims to withdraw Virginia from auto emission standards at the end of 2024. The Spring Street Bridge in Silver Spring will be closed until 2025 to facilitate Purple Line construction. Keep reading…
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Bikeshare Beat: Capital Bikeshare sets record for monthly ridership in May
May-be it’s popular: CaBi breaks the monthly ridership record in May with 515,394 rides. Keep reading…