Posts tagged Wmata
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Low-cost, short-term strategies for boosting Metrorail ridership
Boost Metrorail ridership with these three (not easy, but powerful) tricks. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Approved WMATA budget protects service, increases fares
WMATA board approves budget that preserves service, increases fares. Governor Moore signs housing package into law. WMATA hires third inspector general in two years. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Temporary bus lanes to accompany summer Metro closures
Red Line reboot: Summer rail transit construction comes with temporary bus lanes. Jubilee Housing unveils plans for former SunTrust Plaza in Adams Morgan. Baltimore officials file suit against owner of ship that caused Key Bridge collapse. 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: 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: College Park seeks to make student housing more affordable
College Park City Council to take action on recommended student housing subsidy. Prince William County eyes loans to make homeownership more affordable for county employees. FBI opens criminal investigation into Key Bridge collapse. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA and MWCOG to work together on region’s transit future
MWCOG and WMATA launch collaboration on future of region’s transit. Washington region falling behind on goal of building 320,000 housing units. Alexandria now searching for the right project for Potomac Yard. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland Governor Moore’s housing bills all pass Senate
All three of Governor Moore’s housing bills pass the Senate. Growing number of Marylanders worried about housing costs. WMATA says fare evasion down, ridership up across system. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bowser budget proposes to cut DC Circulator, reduce affordable housing funds
Mayor Bowser proposes housing and transportation cuts, sales tax increase to help offset DC’s $700 million deficit. Maryland budget deal increases multiple vehicle fees to shore up Transportation Trust Fund. Metrorail opens early for Cherry Blossom run under new guidelines. Keep reading…