Breakfast links: Amtrak seeks to double ridership with investments like Union Station redevelopment
Union Station fromt hall by Joe Flood licensed under Creative Commons.
Amtrak aims to double ridership by 2040, with major Northeast corridor improvements in the works
Amtrak is hoping to boost ridership from its current level of 33 million passengers per year to 66 million, a goal made possible thanks to investments from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act. Amtrak is working on numerous Northeast Corridor improvements, including a $9 billion upgrade to Union Station, a renovated Long Bridge connecting Virginia and DC over the Potomac, and new Acela Airo line trains. (Dan Ronan / WTOP)
DC pledges up to $200 million to avoid WMATA service cuts
The District is proposing to provide $200 million to WMATA to help the system close a large funding shortfall and avoid serious service cuts. Its commitment exceeds those of Maryland and Virginia, currently $150 million and $130 million, respectively. (Sarah Y. Kim / DCist)
Meeting the transportation needs of moving the Caps, Wizards to Potomac Yard could cost up to $215M
It could cost between $135 and $215 million in transportation improvements to bring the Washington Capitals and the Wizards to Northern Virginia, according to a new study. Without improvements, the study says events at the proposed arena would cause “extreme crowding.” (Nathaniel Cline / Virginia Mercury)
College Park considers funding for pedestrian, cyclist safety and affordable housing; weighs vacant property tax
The College Park City Council is considering more investment to promote safety for pedestrians and cyclists as well as support for its affordable housing trusts in its fiscal year 2025 budget. The Council will also vote Tuesday on establishing a subcommittee to develop the parameters of a new tax on vacated and blighted properties. (Eden Binder / The Diamondback)
Fairfax considers extending fee waivers for EV charger installation though impact is unclear
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is proposing to extend a fee waiver for the installation of electric vehicle chargers. The initial waiver resulted in a $125,000 revenue loss for the county. County officials are unsure whether the waiver has led to an increase in the installation of chargers but note societal benefits to the availability of chargers. (Fatimah Waseem / FFXnow)
37 townhouses proposed for Walter Reed redevelopment
A development team is proposing to add 37 townhouses with three and four floors to one of the last parcels at The Parks at Walter Reed redevelopment site in Northwest Washington. Overall, The Parks encompasses a total of more than three million square feet of development anticipated in the coming years. (UrbanTurf)
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