Posts tagged Transit
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ATU Local 689 answers your questions
You asked, and they answered! Representatives from the union that represents many of our region’s transit workers, ATU Local 689, answer questions submitted by members of the GGWash Neighborhood. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Key Bridge search resumes; Biden pledges rebuilding funds
Key Bridge efforts shift from rescue to recovery; Biden pledges full funding to rebuild bridge. Fairfax County rolling out $20 million in rental assistance for individuals with serious mental illness. DCHA’s new Chinatown office aims to boost foot traffic in area.
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Events: Check out Fleet of the Future with GGWash
Check out Fleet of the Future with GGWash. Attend Smart Growth America’s 2024 Equity Summit. Celebrate MGA wins and Dan’s birthday. Meet Ward 8 DC Council candidates. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to halt I-270 expansion
Judge dismisses environmental lawsuit against Beltway, I-270 expansion. Metro boosts train and bus service to accommodate cherry blossom crowds. Fairfax County gives office-to-housing conversion the go-ahead. Keep reading…
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Officials must act on promise to fix the region’s Visualize 2050 transportation plan
The Visualize 2050 plan demonstrates where the region’s priorities are – endlessly widening roads to move vehicles, or giving people affordable and sustainable travel options and proximity to jobs and services. The current version is lacking on both equity and sustainability fronts. Washington region residents have until March 30 to comment. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Lawsuit may be deterring Missing Middle applications in Arlington
One year since Missing Middle passed in Arlington, applications slow to a trickle. 37 citations, 5 arrests on first day of new fare evasion powers for police. Senator Lucas holds firm against funding for arena in face of anticipated budget amendment by Governor Youngkin.
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Bikeshare Beat: February CaBi ridership soars
Find out how many more Capital Bikeshare trips took place this February than the same time last year. How does our Bikeshare system compare to those in other cities? Plus, we’re loving the Bikeshare bump on Valentine’s Day. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Two bills to protect renters pass Maryland House of Delegates
After floor debate, two tenant protections bills pass in Maryland House. US House passes “use it or lose it” bill focused on federal office space that could lead to sale of DC buildings. Alexandria contemplates cuts to already-limited DASH line 104. Keep reading…
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Events: Join GGWash for our March meetup
Join GGWash for our March meetup. Explore emerging real estate trends. Learn about analytical efforts to track housing policies. Bike, book, and blossom. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More affordable housing units approved for Crystal City
Arlington County Board approves bump in affordable housing at Crystal House; civic association opposes decision. Housing advocates organize to prevent narrowing of TOPA rights in DC. Montgomery County executive releases proposed budget that includes bump in affordable housing dollars. Keep reading…