Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: Moving along
DC area to start TIGER projects; 15th St. bike lanes almost complete; Long Branch starts to deal with reality of Purple Line; Why PG is corrupt, McCartney version; Transit benefit preserved; Montgomery launching snow map; I-395 project gets another face lift; AAA: Stop hating on bikes and peds; And…. Keep reading…
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Tort liability driving away possible MARC operators
The Maryland Transit Administration has no cap on tort liability, and that is the reason Maryland had to recently cancel bidding on a contract to operate MARC’s Camden and Brunswick lines. In May 2009, the MTA invited bids on a contract for operation and maintenance of the two lines. Last month, the bidding was canceled. There had been only one bidder, namely… Keep reading…
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Give new streets meaningful names
Montgomery County has over two hundred years of historic people, places and events that deserve recognition. Meanwhile, new streets and neighborhoods are being laid across the county as it grows, and they need names. Why can’t we think of more creative titles for them? Back in September, county officials and developers Washington Property Company celebrated the groundbreaking… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How to talk about mobility
Transportation alternatives a social justice issue; Cycling with the right; Klein restored transportation balance; Assault on red line, train operator does nothing; Developments at Walter Reed; The rich have it tough; DC’s parking tax a sticky political situation; Alexandria’s new waterfront plan; And…. Keep reading…
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Sign font will affect perception of Silver Spring library
Last week, we talked about the new design of the Silver Spring Library, set to rise at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street. While I wrote about the proposed building’s aesthetics and changes to the layout, some of the commenters here took issue with the font of the sign at the corner, which spells out “Silver Spring Library” vertically. “Please, for… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Openings and closings
WMATA opens bus data; DCPS closures and an opening in the works; CaBi won’t close for winter; Discovery to alter site plan; Pepco to cut your trees; Fairfax creating bike plans for Tysons, county; NOVa police to learn defensive driving; USDOT shuffles HSR money; And…. Keep reading…
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A toast to 2010: Top five Smart Growth moments of the year
2010 was a great year for smart growth. It was the year that biking, walking and transit communities really took off. And what a battle for Metro service we had! Here are our choices at the Coalition for Smarter Growth for the top five smart growth achievements from the last twelve months. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The word from the top
Baker has the right priorities; Good news in Gray personnel; Gabe not so radical?; On tenterhooks over committee assignments; Harassment on the metro; Bay cleanup could prevent smart growth; Affordable housing and 2 projects; More pedestrians hit in PG; New signage at Federal Triangle?; And…. Keep reading…
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Why Prince George’s struggles with corruption, part 2
Dear Mr. Baker, In part 1 of our open letter, we laid out a brief history of corruption in our county and the problems it’s caused. In part 2, we’ll offer a few ideas for how we believe you can improve Prince George’s County to make it one of the most attractive places in the region for employers and families. We believe these actions can also reinvigorate… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bad and good news in Virginia
VA must identify transportation priorities; Falls Church man struck and killed; Virginia launches offshore wind panel; Region’s unemployment down; Bike sharing comes to College Park; Pushing back against Walmart; Lots and lots of parking coming to Ward 5; We have a surplus of parking; How Metrobuses got their names; New reckless driving laws ignored?. Keep reading…