Posts tagged Union Station
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The future of Union Station includes new destinations
Amtrak just announced more DC-NYC services. But let’s think even bigger: by the time the massive redevelopment of Union Station has finished, DC could be connected to scores of new destinations across the country. Thank a series of federal grants to study 69 corridors for passenger rail, plus a slew of new commuter connections across the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases analysis of six proposed expansion options
WMATA releases analysis of six capital improvement and expansion plans. Some Chevy Chase DC residents push back against affordable housing above community center. Maryland replacing “Frankensteined” highway guardrails that can make car crashes more deadly. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Next step for Union Station redevelopment—funding
Union Station environmental study concludes, financing remains uncertain. “66 Parallel Trail” in Northern Virginia breeds mixed reviews. One of the last potential development parcels in Buzzard Point to break ground. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Revised Union Station redevelopment plan dramatically reduces parking
FRA presents revised Union Station redevelopment plans. DC Council to decide future of K Street Transitway Tuesday. Prince George’s County Council proposes new spending to boost bike and pedestrian safety. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: City curves
Enjoy the pops of color and light in this week’s Photo Friday, compiled with images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New Union Station leadership proposes revitalization plan
Union Station officials offer plan to save beleaguered station. 100+ cyclists show support for bike lanes on Old Georgetown Road. Curbside Groceries steps in to fill gaps created by closed Bellevue grocery. Keep reading…
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The 2022 GGWash Gift Guide
The holiday spirit gets a little brighter when you have more neighbors and timely bus service. Some of these aren’t real, but they could be. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Bridges and “bridgesques”
Enjoy this week’s images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 7000-series trains are back
Eight 7000-series trains are returning to Metrorail today. New proposal to extend caps on rent increases in Montgomery County. DC to acquire land in Ward 7 and anchor it with a grocery store. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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How a federal push for infrastructure could propel DC’s Union Station forward
Over the past couple of years the challenges of revamping Union Station into a multimodal transit hub had been all over the regional news. But with a new devout train rider as president, and federal push for more efficient transportation and infrastructure, could Union Station finally be getting the national push to move the project to the finish line. Keep reading…