Posts about Virginia
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Breakfast links: Rosslyn street to get safety upgrades
Proposed changes to a Rosslyn street include a protected bike lane, curb extensions, and converting a through/left lane to a left turn-only lane. Community groups have filed a federal civil rights complaint against Baltimore’s Department of Public Works, alleging that the city’s Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan fails to reduce reliance on the WIN Waste incinerator in South Baltimore. Washington, DC hosted a record 26 million tourists last year, up 17% from 2022 and exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council to vote on the budget today
DC Council to hold first vote on the budget today. MTA cuts commuter buses service, but not routes, amid budget constraints. Forest Glen, Wheaton train delays were caused by outdated signal tech from the 1970s. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC launches pilot to proactively tow “scofflaw vehicles”
DC launches pilot to proactively tow cars in Ward 1 that have racked up at least $3,000 in fines. Montgomery County approves $7.1 billion budget for FY25. Developer applies to rezone Fairfax County office park to enable 706 units of housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council budget vote will include Connecticut Avenue bike lanes
DC Council will vote on Connecticut Avenue bike lanes as part of the FY 2025 budget. Rent increases in Alexandria outpace inflation. Prince George’s County Council approves budget, faces funding challenges. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Call it a comeback for the Anacostia River?
Boating in the Anacostia River. Reducing parking requirements in Arlington. Maryland vehicle owners to pay higher registration fees to fill transportation funding gap. More in today’s Breakfast Links. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of May 20, 2024
This week on Do Something: how to show up for our endorsees in DC and Virginia; why you should sign up for our email updates; and a big incentive for little homes in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro safety audit finds railcar inspection, worker safety problems
Metro audit finds trains running that fail inspections, worker safety hazards. DC breaks ground on the Potomac River Tunnel project. Montgomery County Planning Board approves 450-unit residential tower in Silver Spring Keep reading…
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Is it time to bring back the W&OD as commuter rail?
Provide an “express” commuter rail option for people across the region, and connect Loudoun County to transit. How? By rebuilding the Washington & Old Dominion as a commuter railroad. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: SunTrust Plaza moves one step closer to redevelopment
Historic Preservation Office recommends the approval of SunTrust Plaza development in Adams Morgan. Water in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor now swimmable. Fairfax County Planning Commission recommends Tysons condo project despite county staff’s affordable housing concerns. Keep reading…
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Bikeshare Beat: Ridership surges in April
Capital Bikeshare trips continue to soar, as April was the second busiest month on record. Keep reading…