Posts by Ethan Goffman — Guest Contributor
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With Prince George’s County leading the region in traffic fatalities, bill seeks to codify safety
If it passes, the Walkable Urban Streets Act will codify bike and pedestrian safety standards for county-controlled roads in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Keep reading…
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As plans for transit-oriented development unfold around Capitol Heights, Prince George’s looks to keep housing affordable
The neighborhood around Capitol Heights Metro has the potential to be a vibrant, thriving mixed-use community, with shops and residences, buzzing with pedestrian, bike, and scooter traffic for all; however, Prince George’s officials also need to adopt policies to keep long-time residents in place. Keep reading…
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Could RTV transform Montgomery’s transit?
Montgomery’s plans for a “Rapid Transit Vehicle” (RTV) bus system could dramatically transform transit in the county, and could even become a model for the rest of the region and country. But to achieve this, planners will have to avoid shortcuts to get the maximum bang possible from buses. As David Alpert has detailed, the county’s Transit Task Force… Keep reading…
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Expand MARC through higher state gas taxes
Money from higher state gas taxes would enable MARC to begin realizing its great potential to enhance the mobility of Marylanders and Washingtonians, while fostering smarter land use and cutting pollution. With an average daily ridership of 31,300 on MARC’s three lines, MARC train service is great for what it is. The Penn Line, running between Union Station,… Keep reading…