Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: WMATA budget shortfall dramatically slashed
WMATA’s budget shortfall decreased to $185 million. MoCo agencies to meet with county council on Vision Zero strategy. Arlington County Board loosens ground-floor retail requirement. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Local leaders to pursue Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project after federal funding secured
Momentum gains on Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project. DC to reduce speed limit to 25 MPH on some streets. Arlington weighs additional loans for affordable housing renovations. Keep reading…
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National links: Will DC’s 11th Street Bridge Project be a national model for mitigating displacement?
Can DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park live up to its promises? Maryland Route 83 named one of US PIRG’s national highway boondoggles of 2022. Why all the intersections in Kansas City are the worst. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Nats Park’s season could strike out early if new occupancy permit isn’t granted
Nats Park could lose ability to host events and games before season ends. Prince George’s County Council zoning bills spark debate. Next phase of The Wharf slated for grand opening. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tentative agreement with railroad union prevents commuter rail interruptions
Tentative agreement between railroad unions and Labor Department averts strike. Amazon announces more affordable housing investments in the region. Pricier ridehail trips might decrease the popularity of some neighborhoods in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line still slated to open in 2026
MTA officials brief MoCo Council on Purple Line challenges. Some tenants of rent-controlled buildings criticize DC’s housing voucher policy. Arlington considers adding free transfers on Arlington Transit buses. Keep reading…
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As housing prices soar, Takoma Park tenants seek new solutions
The tenants of The Leeland are working with the City and their landlord to potentially create a new, more affordable and stable housing model for themselves and others. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: No major issues with Blue/Yellow Metro shuttles
New Blue/Yellow Line commutes inconvenient to some, smooth to others. VRE, MARC anticipating shutdowns if freight railroads strike on Friday. Virginia bike advocates and victims concerned about the lack of crash reports for bike-on-bike crashes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New names arrive at five Metro stations
Five Metro stations now have new names. DC transit commuting collapsed by nearly 70% since the pandemic. North-south alignment proposals released for Baltimore region transit systems. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Fun people in fun places
Enjoy this week’s images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…