Breakfast links: Maryland’s assembly passed a $5 billion Amazon incentive package
Maryland’s General Assembly approves a $5 billlion Amazon package
In a 79 to 59 vote, the Maryland General Assembly approved the $5 billion package meant to bring Amazon's second HQ to Montgomery County. The package includes roughly $3 billion in property, income, and sales tax credits and $2 billion in transportation improvements. (Michael Neibauer / WBJ)
What’s in a name? Everything, for DC’s alleys
Some saw a lot of potential in DC's alleys, but the zoning code made it clear that if there was no street name, there could be no building permit and therefore no project. Now some finally have names — and are getting public art and homes. (Dustin Renwick / Curbed)
Almost all new office construction in the region is Metro-accessible
Transit-oriented development is often discussed in regards to housing and retail construction, but it's becoming more common in commercial projects too. A new report shows 83% of office space that opened in 2017 in the Washington region is located within a half mile of a Metrorail station. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP. Tip: via Gordon Chaffin)
Metro wants to demolish a 120-year-old streetcar bridge
The 120-year-old streetcar bridge in Glover-Archbold Park has been an ongoing concern after studies found it was dangerously close to collapsing in 2016. Now, Metro is applying for a permit to demolish it. (Michelle Basch / WTOP)
Potomac Yard Metro station might get new updates with the new budget
While previous plans for the new Metro station at Potomac Yard were going over budget expectations, a recent bump of about $50 million could mean a plan is accepted soon. Construction is planned to begin in late 2018. (Patrick Roth / WTOP)
An NITC study shows electric bikes as alternative to cars
An NITC study of around 1800 people found that use of e-bikes were drastically reducing their reliance on cars. Participants reported that 76% of their trips would have been made by car if not for their e-bike. (Mark Sutton / CyclingIndustryNews)
DC’s food truck operators are upset over new regulations
The city just released a new regulation preventing food truck businesses with multiple trucks from entering more than one in the lottery system run by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Operators say this could significantly impact their business. (Laura Hayes / City Paper)
The EPA’s rollback of fuel economy standards will hit Tesla hard
With the new standards for 2022-2025 vehicles, fuel-efficient vehicle manufacturers will no longer be able to sell 'credits' to companies that were unable to meet the previous standards. Selling these credits brought Tesla more than $800 million over the last three years. (Irvin Dawid / Planetizen)
This transit app company created their own late-night bus in London
The people behind the transit app Citymapper created their own late-night bus in London to fill a gap they identified using their app's data. The bus is now formally authorized by London. (Medium)
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