Posts tagged Long Bridge
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Plans for a regional rail vision solidify with the goal of better connecting Virginia, Maryland, and DC
Gov. Ralph Northam’s recent budget allocation of $50 million to extend intercity passenger rail service from Roanoke to the New River Valley is just the latest in a long line of sizable investments his administration has made into the future of rail in the commonwealth, including a $3.7 billion dollar track acquisition deal with CSX and the launch of the Long Bridge project. However, the Greater Washington Partnership — a business community think tank — says a new regional rail vision that includes Maryland, Washington and the federal government is crucial to maximizing Virginia’s investments. Keep reading…
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Events: Join Georgetown University for a webinar to explore its Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning
Join Georgetown University for a webinar from 12-1 pm on Friday, October 25 to find out how its Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning will prepare you to solve the critical challenges facing urban communities around the world. Keep reading…
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Metro Reasons: VRE plans to revamp the Alexandria station without a new pedestrian tunnel
The tunnel which would have connected the Alexandria Virginia Railway Express station with the King Street Metrorail station has been put on hold, according to Virginia Railway Express and Northern Virginia Transportation Authority documents. VRE still plans to make several improvements to the station. Keep reading…
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Long Bridge expansion will add new railroad tracks and a bike trail between DC and Virginia
New plans call to double the number of railroad tracks over the Potomac River between DC and Arlington, and to build a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge between Southwest Washington and Crystal City. Keep reading…
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Events: Help government take better risks
How can government take better risks? We'll discuss at a fireside chat with Nelson\Nygaard's Jeff Tumlin, former DC Water head George Hawkins, and former DC planning director Harriet Tregoning. Also, talk about Spin joining the ranks of scooter companies in DC, Arlington parking, Virginia housing, the Long Bridge, and entrepreneurship. Keep reading…
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The Long Bridge project’s bike and pedestrian elements lack ambition
This is a once in a century opportunity to add a first class bike/ped facility to the Long Bridge, one that will connect Crystal City to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail just upstream from the new Wharf. We shouldn't pass on that chance lightly. Keep reading…
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So you’ve got a friend in town and they’re really into trains. Here’s where to take them.
Last year, we published lists of toys you could give to a young train buff and places you could take them to visit. But what about the railfans who are all grown up? Where are the best places to take adult friends to hang out, do some train spotting, and learn some rail history? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Let the debates begin
Mayoral candidates spar in debate; Pot legalization likely; More bike commuters; Income inequality is high; Support for school boundaries; Bethesda blues; No Silver Line payment runoff; Long Bridge replacement; Fully automated transit coming to Hawaii; And…. Keep reading…
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Maryland’s MARC and Virginia’s VRE talk about integrating commuter rail service
Officials from the MARC and VRE commuter rail systems started discussing how to run trains from one state to the other through DC, instead of stopping all trains at Union Station, NBC reports. This is an important step on a long road (or track?) toward a better regional transit system. In the segment, reporter Adam Tuss explains that while there are a lot of obstacles, there are also… Keep reading…
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VRE’s future could include off-peak and weekend service
Faced with growing ridership but limited capacity, VRE has released a plan to significantly expand commuter rail service in Northern Virginia, including reverse-commute, off-peak, and weekend services and an extension to Gainesville and Haymarket. The $2.68 billion, 25-year capital improvement plan is split into three phases with modest capacity improvements through… Keep reading…