Posts about Maryland
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The Metro Express
Today is the one-year anniversary of Greater Greater Washington’s first transit fantasy maps. One year ago today, I assembled some pie-in-the-sky Metrorail expansion proposals by M.V. Jantzen and Richard Layman into a fantasy map and then another. The links I got from this and subsequent maps was the first big boost to this nascent blog’s readership. In honor of that,… Keep reading…
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How good is Congress’ word on Metro funding?
If you were selling a house, and had agreed on a price with the buyer, would you decide to simply transfer the house to the buyer before they’d even signed a contract or put down a deposit? If your realtor told you that you have to give the buyer the house, because if not they might decide not to buy, you’d tell the realtor to take a hike and find a new realtor. Some of Maryland’s… Keep reading…
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How to create a successful urban stadium
DC United intends to build a new 24,000 seat stadium in Prince George’s County. This is a golden opportunity for our region to gain another vibrant, regional, walkable, urban, Metro-adjacent, transit-oriented development. Except on game days, stadiums have been centers of un-activity for the past sixty years. However, they don’t need to be like that… Keep reading…
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Dinner links: development delays and bodily wastes
Staying retired, for now: Development at the Armed Forces Retirement Home is now on hold thanks to the bad economy. (Post via Bloomingdale, For Now) Keep reading…
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14 year-old cyclist killed. Will safety improvements follow?
A 14 year-old girl was killed at 5:45 pm Friday while trying to cross Ritchie Highway (Route 2) on her bicycle in Pasadena, in Anne Arundel County. Police say the girl was at fault since she was wearing dark clothing, did not have lights and was not at a marked crossing. As a result, the driver will not face charges. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s transportation plan, part 2: transit alignments old and new
Part 1 looked at road, pedestrian and bicycle improvements in Prince George’s Preliminary Countywide Master Plan of Transportation. The plan also evaluates the county’s many railways, identifying numerous proposals for expansion. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: hardball negotiations
PG United? DC United’s owner has announced his intention to move the team to Prince George’s County, though he has no firm deal yet. Owner Victor McFarlane wanted DC to pay 75% of the cost of the new stadium, the Post writes, potentially costing DC up to $225 million in public money. McFarlane also offered to “let” DC use some of the tax revenue from ticket and… Keep reading…
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Design for speed, collect the dough
Maryland is considering a bill to allow more speed cameras throughout the state. Supporters argue that the goal is safety, while opponents claim that local jurisdictions use the cameras more as a revenue tool than anything else. They’re both right. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: avarice and indifference
Want potholes fixed? Pay taxes! After the Post published a letter from an Arlington car commuter complaining about potholes, commenters quickly suggested he also complain that Virginia keeps all his tax money even though he earns it in, and uses roads in, the District. Mike Licht collected the best ones. Tip: Bianchi. Keep reading…
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Lunch links: We’re back
Our hosting provider experienced some problems with our server this morning. Sorry for depriving you of your regular dose of exciting livable and walkable communities news. Keep reading…