Posts tagged Northeast Corridor
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This mega-map shows how MARC’s extension to Newark links us to a much broader region
A proposed extension of MARC would connect the DC region with Philadelphia’s SEPTA system, greatly expanding the reach of commuter rail in the Washington region. To celebrate, contributor David Edmondson designed a map showing just how far residents can travel using commuter railways. Keep reading…
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Electric rail investment is coming to the Mid-Atlantic. Is Virginia prepared?
Amtrak, North Carolina Railroad, and the Biden Administration are investing in new electric options for the Northeast Corridor and beyond. How ready is Virginia to take advantage of these advances? Keep reading…
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National links: How concrete threatens the cities we build with it
Climate-warming concrete shapes our cities. A $100 billion lesson on how not to build transit. Short-term rentals creating small town problems. Keep reading…
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So you want to see the country by train? Here are some tips.
If you can spare the time, a long distance trip on Amtrak is a relaxing way to see the nation’s beautiful landscapes without the perils and costs of driving. After having ridden most of the Amtrak system on half a dozen long distance sojourns, I’d like to share some tips for getting the most out of your vacation. Keep reading…
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Speedy C Street NE will become more transit- and cyclist-friendly
After several years of design and redesign, DDOT finally seems ready to transform C Street NE from a commuter mega-street to a calmer road with more space for transit, walking and biking. This month DDOT presented the final design for the road. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Yes, you have to build housing
You promised affordable housing; Losing your joint; Low housing alert; Hassles of housing; Bike lanes for Irving Street?; The price of Purple delays; A better Amtrak; Sexual harassment, too; The loopiest bus. Keep reading…