Posts about Maryland
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Elected officials in Montgomery County have nothing to fear, least of all the peddlers of fear
Recent elections showed that elected officials can win on pro-housing platforms. Don’t let this opportunity to shape the future go to waste. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New DC Reeves Center proposals ready for review
The newest Reeves Center proposals include amphitheaters, apartments, and a comedy club. No one knows if DC’s Safe Passage program is really keeping students safe. Metro to use spring and summer closures for much-needed repairs. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County seeks input on the future of the Norfolk Avenue streatery
Montgomery County canceled one of the outdoor dining zones it created in the pandemic, and scaled back on another. Now planners are asking for feedback on one of the last ones left, Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA to increase Metrorail service levels
WMATA announces plans to bring Metro service levels back up. 41% of MoCo’s serious/fatal crashes occur on 3% of the county’s road miles. Arlington applies for increased funding for bus services ahead of Amazon HQ2 opening. Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: A Maryland musician makes his way by bus and bike
A Silver Spring resident takes us through his daily commutes as a music teacher and church soloist, plus a special trip to the Downtown DC holiday trees in December of 2022. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland officials authorize stadium authority bonds for several Blue Line corridor projects
Maryland state officials move forward with major Prince George’s County development. Will traffic congestion put a political halt to a new Commanders stadium in NoVA? WMATA announces all-electric Northern Bus Garage, pledges to speed up fleet electrification. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Wiedefeld nominated to be Maryland Transportation Secretary
Wiedefeld nominated to be Maryland Transportation Secretary. Metro plans service disruptions from May to September. Fairfax County’s sole taxi operator hopes to challenge existing taxi phase-out requirement. Keep reading…
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Two bills aim to tackle Baltimore’s housing shortage
The Abundant Housing Act and Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City would, respectively, allow more density and close a loophole that sapped its supply of affordable units. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Crystal City to get twin 30-story skyline addition
30-story apartment buildings coming to Crystal City. Biden to return to Baltimore next week to tout rail project. MoCo Council approves bill to study adding affordable housing to capital projects. Keep reading…
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WMSC: You’re certifying operators without all their training. WMATA: No we’re not
WMATA and WMSC differ on operator training protocols earlier this month. While the agency managed to avoid a likely service disruption, questions remain about their tense relationship. Keep reading…