Posts by Sean Emerson — Editorial Board Alum
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Some Red Line riders only get half the service. When will Metro end the Silver Spring turnback?
Every day, a total of about 11,000 riders board Metro’s Red Line at the Glenmont, Wheaton, and Forest Glen stations. They pay the same fare structure as other Metro riders — but they get only half the service. Keep reading…
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See the early plans to expand the Beltway and I-270 in Maryland
Maryland is moving forward with plans to expand the Beltway and I-270, and has released a set of design options to choose from. Meanwhile, opposition is getting more organized. Keep reading…
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New Google Earth images show the latest changes in the Washington region
This week, Google Earth added new aerial images of the Washington region from April 30 of this year. These images provide an updated view of some of the region’s latest infrastructure projects. Keep reading…
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Maryland is fast-tracking its plan to widen the Beltway and I-270
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is beginning the federal environmental study process of the governor's proposal to widen the Capital Beltway and I-270, which will be one of the largest and most impactful infrastructure projects in the region’s history if it comes to fruition. Keep reading…
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In a historic victory, Maryland passes dedicated funding for Metro
The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation Thursday providing dedicated state funding for Metro of $167 million per year. With this action, regional dedicated funding for Metro is a big step closer to reality. Keep reading…
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Maryland passes a bill to protect transit from non-compete clauses
The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill this week that will free state-funded transit projects from the threat of non-compete clauses in state contracts with private toll lane operators. This is a win for investment in transit. Keep reading…
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Here’s what Metro bills are on the table in Maryland
The WMATA Compact was signed more than 50 years ago, but 2018 may be the year that WMATA finally secures the dedicated funding stream it has long needed. Keep reading…
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Hogan’s proposed beltway widening project could require taxpayer funding and exorbitant tolls
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn's recent comments on Governor Larry Hogan's highway-widening project provide some interesting insights into the administration’s perspective on improving transportation in the state. Keep reading…
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Construction has made a busy Silver Spring street dangerous for pedestrians
In downtown Silver Spring, a busy Georgia Avenue sidewalk is closed for the construction of a new apartment building. The signed pedestrian detour is very inconvenient, and many people are choosing to walk in the travel lanes of the road instead. Keep reading…
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Forest Glen residents want to replace a giant Metro parking lot with buildings
Forest Glen, a neighborhood north of Silver Spring, has a lot going for it, including a Metro stop, a future Purple Line station, and a major hospital. But it’s limited because it doesn’t have much retail. Residents are amidst a grassroots campaign to change that. Keep reading…