Breakfast links: Smart Growth in Montgomery

Green light expected for Purple Line

Governor O’Malley is expected to announce that the Federal Transit Administration has approved the Purple Line. The state is seeking a private partner to help with operations. (WTOP, Post)

Preserving Clarksburg

The Montgomery County Planning Board is seeking to concentrate development near Clarksburg’s historic district, while limiting impact on creeks. The plan also eliminates 800 proposed single-family homes and a road bypass. (Gazette)

Chief Metro planner promotes core

Shyam Kannan says core capacity must increase  before Metro can build exurban extensions or circumferential lines. (Post)

DC will study the future of RFK

An external firm will review options for the RFK area if DC United leaves for Buzzard’s Point. Ideas include a new Redskins stadium, community sports complex, and mixed-use development. (Post)

Online shopping can increase traffic

Double-parking by delivery trucks and induced driving could be on the rise due to online shopping, leading to increased traffic congestion. (Atlantic Cities)

Adams Morgan goes upmarket

Local landlords are expecting higher rents as sit-down restaurants replace dive bars, citing residential and hotel development as a catalyst. Ironically, the liquor license moratorium may be slowing the change. (UrbanTurf)

Republicans block transportation

Mitch McConnell blocked the transportation and HUD bill from coming to a vote in the Senate on Friday, citing the ongoing budget crisis. Congress is expected to pass a continuing resolution in September. (Streetsblog)

And…

Buffalo’s streets remain empty during rush hour. (Streetsblog) … The DC government monitors real-time building energy use. (GreenTechMedia) … Akridge’s president has been promoting Buzzard Point for years and was involved in streetcar planning there. (Post)