Posts about Maryland
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Transit Diary: A bike advocate commutes – and rescues food – on two wheels
In this Transit Diary, Renée Moore, outreach director at WABA, details her travels around the region for a week, mostly by bike and including a lot of food rescue efforts. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM/CEO Randy Clarke reaches first year on the job
WMATA GM/CEO reaches one-year anniversary as agency leader. WMATA adds new taller fare gates at Metrorail stations in response to fare evasion. Fairfax County plans to remove hills that led to fatal car crash. Keep reading…
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With Prince George’s County leading the region in traffic fatalities, bill seeks to codify safety
If it passes, the Walkable Urban Streets Act will codify bike and pedestrian safety standards for county-controlled roads in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC residents to vote on ranked choice voting and open primaries
DC Elections Board approves ballot measure for ranked choice voting and open primaries. MTA will hold information sessions about Baltimore’s proposed Red Line. Renting is getting more difficult in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro train breaks down between Potomac Yard and Braddock Road
Metro train breaks down in Alexandria Sunday afternoon. Washington region homesellers see average of $160K in profits. Motorist strikes, kills cyclist in Prince George’s County. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Summer pairs
This week’s Photo Friday highlights people enjoying summer in the city, compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Washington National Airport will not get extra flights after all
House passes FAA bill, ending attempts to add more flights to Washington National Airport. A century ago, Clarendon almost became its own town. DC nonprofit secures funding for housing complex for LGBTQ+ seniors. Keep reading…
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Three transportation gems in our region
Even though White’s Ferry is in limbo, these three other transportation gems are still here for the exploring! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Dave Thomas Circle transformation begins
Dave Thomas Circle demolition begins. Washington region home sales continue to struggle, down 19%. Arlington County Board rejects ranked-choice voting for November’s election. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County Council passes rent stabilization bill with 6% rent cap
MoCo Council caps rent increases at 6% in rent stabilization bill. Congressional compromise reached on additional flights from Washington National Airport. MTA could be facing ADA compliance lawsuit over paratransit violations. Keep reading…