Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: Silver Line extension to open November 15
Metro’s Silver Line extension to open after four years of delay. MoCo opens a solar microgrid to fuel its electric buses. ‘Missing middle’ housing has become the main issue in Arlington election. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC reevaluates Vision Zero plan
DDOT updates its Vision Zero plan. Alexandria to adopt a multi-year plan to rename streets that honor Confederate figures. MoCo school bus driver shortage disrupts students, families. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA considering zone-based fares for Metro
WMATA explores new fare systems as part of budget optimizations. MoCo Council appoints interim Planning Board. Free fares lead to rise in VRE ridership. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: NoVA bus systems prepare to service new Silver Line stations
NoVA bus systems activate long-held plans for Silver Line extension opening. Baltimore leaders seek land use alternatives to the “Highway to Nowhere”. Affordable housing development proposed to replace former Land Rover dealership in Alexandria. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Silver Line extension to open by Thanksgiving, more 7000-series trains in service
Metro to double 7000-series trains in operation, plans to open Silver Line extension by Thanksgiving. MoCo Council unanimously passes Thrive 2050. First test train has successful run through new Potomac Yard Metro station. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New Anacostia, Congress Heights economic development initiative launches
New economic development group seeks to empower long-time residents of Southeast DC neighborhoods. 11 candidates to interview for temporary MoCo planning board seats. Applications open Oct. 31 for Alexandria’s guaranteed income program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Electric vehicle charger expansion coming to region in 2023
EV charging stations coming to area interstates in 2023. Some migrant families in DC are still shut out of resettlement services. MoCo Council President defends Thrive 2050 in response to Elrich’s criticism. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA submits new return-to-service plan in latest round of regulatory battle
WMATA submits revised request for additional trains. Real estate companies ordered to pay fine for DC housing discrimination. DC government proposes removal of buildings and homes from flood zone. Keep reading…
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Advocates for Route 29 Flash in Montgomery County urge all lines adopt dedicated lanes for success
Plans on how to improve the Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Route 29 in Montgomery County divide advocates and county officials. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Silver Line extension ready to open by Thanksgiving, trains still need safety approval
Silver Line extension could open by Thanksgiving if regulators and WMATA come to an agreement. Washington region driving more, dissatisfied with transit, new study finds. DC Council moves for housing overhaul. Keep reading…