News/Analysis Posts
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Maryland’s MARC plan promises better rail service
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Public comment is due December 18, 2023, for a plan that has the potential to set the stage for improved MARC regional rail service for years to come. Keep reading…
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Study: Narrower traffic lanes reduce crashes
While many state Departments of Transportation insist on larger lanes for safety, new research continues to demonstrate that wider lanes are more dangerous. Keep reading…
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“Ride On Reimagined” will bring Montgomery County’s buses into the 21st century — if it’s funded
Montgomery County is redesigning its Ride On bus network. An as-yet-unfunded draft plan promises higher frequency, more cross-county connections, and microtransit services that respond to rider demand. Keep reading…
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Grand Resort or truck stop casino: What land use tells us about Richmond’s gambling referendum
Richmond’s gambling referendum brings up questions about future land use and commitments to economic justice and racial equity. Keep reading…
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Transit workforce needs new solutions to survive
More than four in five transit workers nationally are approaching retirement, and that’s on top of an existing bus operator shortage. Transit agencies need to adapt to ensure a functional workforce, and advocates can help them. Keep reading…
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Can Richmond reduce the danger people face when walking along Chamberlayne Avenue?
In Richmond’s Northside, a stretch of Chamberlayne Avenue was the site of two recent pedestrian deaths. Advocacy groups are narrowing their focus on the corridor, joining residents in speaking up about the dangers people face when walking there. Keep reading…
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Richmond just opened its first-ever downtown bus transfer station
Richmond recently opened a new Downtown Transfer Station that serves 17 of its 31 routes. In the short term, it’s a welcome upgrade for anyone needing to change buses downtown. But will bus travel in Richmond continue to gain momentum moving forward? Keep reading…
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Loose brake bolts might have caused a Metro train derailment
A brake disc came off an older Metrorail train and derailed a newer 7000-series train traveling behind it in late September. Metro is now focused on identifying cars with loose brake bolts, but why didn’t routine inspections pick up on the issue earlier? Keep reading…
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Dollars and senseless: What drivers pay (or not) for killing pedestrians
The release of footage of a Seattle police officer speaking callously about the value of a pedestrian’s life sparked backlash and also highlights a grim reality: families left behind after a loved one is killed by a driver typically have few options for covering costs and holding drivers accountable. Keep reading…
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Study: Low-income people use micromobility the way they use transit
Shared bikes and scooters are meeting low-income people’s basic mobility needs. A study looks at how access programs are working in US, Australian, and New Zealand cities. Keep reading…