Posts tagged White Flint
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Breakfast links: Missing middle passes Arlington Planning Commission, on to County Board
Arlington Planning Commission votes to recommend revised missing middle plan. WMATA board approves return to automatic train operations. House Republicans introduce resolution blocking further criminal justice reforms in DC. Keep reading…
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Metro Reasons: More trains bring more riders to the Red Line
More people began riding the Red Line after Metro eliminated the Grosvenor turnback and doubled service at White Flint, Twinbrook, Rockville, and Shady Grove Metrorail stations. That’s according to a Metro staff presentation set to be presented on Thursday, where the agency will ask the Board to reaffirm the turnback’s elimination. Keep reading…
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Marc Elrich wants to cut some of Montgomery County’s busiest bus routes
Some of Montgomery County's busiest Ride On bus routes could come less frequently this fall. County Executive Marc Elrich wants to reduce bus service to save money, reflecting a larger push to defund things that benefit the county's urban areas. The County Council will vote on restoring the bus cuts this Thursday. Keep reading…
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Why Marc Elrich is not the right choice for Montgomery County Executive
Marc Elrich is considered by many to be the front-runner in the Montgomery County Executive’s race. Greater Greater Washington has endorsed George Leventhal, but we know that many activists we agree with but for whom housing is not their top issue are supporting Marc Elrich. We wanted to explain why we believe he would be a dangerous choice for County Executive. Keep reading…
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Events: Advocacy mentoring, placemaking in White Flint, summer bike rides, and more
Mentoring for young advocates, lots of bike rides, better blocks in White Flint, Year of the Anacostia, and more in this week's events. Keep reading…
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Montgomery is shifting its priorities for funding transportation in the county
Last week, the Montgomery County Council shifted transportation funding from a road-widening project to more sustainable transit improvements, delaying funding for construction of the long-planned Montrose Parkway East by one year. They agreed to instead invest in planning studies for a number of bicycle/pedestrian and transit-oriented projects. Keep reading…
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Here’s how Montgomery County could prioritize pedestrian safety in White Flint, Forest Glen, and beyond
Just as consumers advocated for car safety many years ago, pedestrians and community members today must advocate for a safer, more walkable Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County must improve pedestrian safety in White Flint, advocates say
Three recent local tragedies where people were struck and killed by motorists serve as a stark reminder that pedestrian safety on Montgomery County’s busiest roadways remains a pressing public safety issue. Keep reading…
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Amazon wants a new headquarters. Should it come to Washington? If so, where?
Last week, Amazon announced that it wants to build a second headquarters, and all bets are off for where they'll build it. Will the online tech company, whose recent purchases include a major newspaper and a national grocery store chain, consider moving to the DC area? Do we even want it? Keep reading…
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To make White Flint better for business, make the streets safer
In 2010, Montgomery County passed the White Flint Master Plan with hopes to turn the area into a transit-oriented destination. Today, it's one of the busiest places for walking in the county, but the walkable urban streets have yet to materialize. Keep reading…