Posts tagged Maryland
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More people are dying because of impaired driving in the region, but there’s less enforcement
Most of the country has seen decreases in fatalities due to impaired driving, but not the Washington region, according to a report from the Council of Governments. Is a lack of enforcement part of the problem? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maine Ave SW becomes DC’s most expensive office market
Maine Ave SW surpasses Pennsylvania Ave with the most expensive DC office rents. Judge rules Amtrak can use eminent domain for Union Station lease. Alexandria solicits feedback on proposed bike/ped redesign. Keep reading…
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What could the region do to ensure WMATA not only survives but thrives?
The District, Maryland, and Virginia look set to fill WMATA’s short-term budget gap. But the region needs a plan for ensuring the agency is financially sustainable in the long term. What are the options? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tracking progress on DC’s efforts to reduce waste
Inside DC’s efforts to divert trash away from landfills. Pentagon City intersection sees more than 40 crashes in three years. Montgomery County Executive expects White’s Ferry will resume services in one year. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 15, 2024
This week on Do Something: the wheels come off on Connecticut Avenue; fourplexes (and more) in Montgomery County; and getting ready for the Virginia primaries. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Lawmakers and Youngkin agree to extend Virginia budget talks
Virginia lawmakers and Governor Youngkin agree to toss out budget and start fresh. Capital Bikeshare offers free rides to new users this week. Baltimore mayoral candidates debate tax incentives and affordable housing strategies in first televised debate. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congressman warns WMATA to comply with subpoena
Safety signal: WMATA subpoena could have consequences, Congressman warns WMATA. With no Chinese grocery store, Chinatown seniors take charter bus. Donation of ferry could make splash in restoring service. Keep reading…
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Events: Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day. Reimagine White Oak at an open house. Check out the Undesign the Redline exhibit. Join a transportation block party for older adults. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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How single-stair apartments can improve fire safety
A common objection to requiring only one staircase in new residential buildings is that it would roll back safety regulations to cut costs. But in fact, single-stair reforms have the potential to get more people into safer buildings. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: With Circulator facing possible elimination, transition plan not in place
DC Circulator service could end by March 2025; transition plan not yet in place. Maryland Congressional delegation introduces bill to federally fund Key Bridge rebuild. Montgomery County Council and Executive disagree over potential budget deficit. Keep reading…