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When it comes to laws aimed at keeping drivers and passengers safe, D.C. and #Maryland are ahead of Virginia, according to a new report from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. But all three jurisdictions have room to improve. https://ow.ly/c6vS50XBu5R #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters
DC and Maryland lead in traffic safety — but Virginia lags behind - WTOP News
When it comes to laws aimed at keeping drivers and passengers safe, D.C. and Maryland are ahead of Virginia, according to a new report from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. But all three jurisdictions have room to improve.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
When it comes to laws aimed at keeping drivers and passengers safe, D.C. and #Maryland are ahead of Virginia, according to a new report from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. But all three jurisdictions have room to improve. https://ow.ly/c6vS50XBu5R #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters
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BREAKFAST LINKS 12/4/25: Traffic worsened in the Washington region this year. Waymo brings self-driving taxis to Baltimore with phased rollout. Protected bicycle infrastructure to come near Innovation Center Metro station.
Breakfast links: Region's drivers sat in more traffic this year
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December 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 12/4/25: Traffic worsened in the Washington region this year. Waymo brings self-driving taxis to Baltimore with phased rollout. Protected bicycle infrastructure to come near Innovation Center Metro station.
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Montgomery County officials say they won't build sidewalks near a future Purple Line station in Takoma Park because, among other things, neighbors say they're afraid of "stranger danger."
Montgomery County rejects sidewalks because of "stranger danger"
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ggwash.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Montgomery County officials say they won't build sidewalks near a future Purple Line station in Takoma Park because, among other things, neighbors say they're afraid of "stranger danger."
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🚴Next Week🚴
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30PM, MCDOT will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed Flower Ave. Separated Bike Lanes project. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. ▶️ https://ow.ly/YKkG50XsMTF #bikemoco #mocobikes Kate Stewart (she, her)
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30PM, MCDOT will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed Flower Ave. Separated Bike Lanes project. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. ▶️ https://ow.ly/YKkG50XsMTF #bikemoco #mocobikes Kate Stewart (she, her)
December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🚴Next Week🚴
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30PM, MCDOT will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed Flower Ave. Separated Bike Lanes project. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. ▶️ https://ow.ly/YKkG50XsMTF #bikemoco #mocobikes Kate Stewart (she, her)
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30PM, MCDOT will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed Flower Ave. Separated Bike Lanes project. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. ▶️ https://ow.ly/YKkG50XsMTF #bikemoco #mocobikes Kate Stewart (she, her)
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Just off the dais, CM Allen has updates from today’s Council session:
🍽️ Streateries protected
🗳️ Ranked-choice voting stays on track
🌱 Green building standards upheld
Catch up on the details👇
🍽️ Streateries protected
🗳️ Ranked-choice voting stays on track
🌱 Green building standards upheld
Catch up on the details👇
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Just off the dais, CM Allen has updates from today’s Council session:
🍽️ Streateries protected
🗳️ Ranked-choice voting stays on track
🌱 Green building standards upheld
Catch up on the details👇
🍽️ Streateries protected
🗳️ Ranked-choice voting stays on track
🌱 Green building standards upheld
Catch up on the details👇
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Proposal for foundation supporting Arlington's parks comes into focus
Proposal for foundation supporting Arlington’s parks comes into focus | ARLnow.com
The concept of creating a foundation to support county parks is coming a little closer into focus. "It's a really good time to talk about those options and to think about what might be the best way to...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Proposal for foundation supporting Arlington's parks comes into focus
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Opinion: Parking minimums are expensive and hamper new housing. A new law in Baltimore City is right to do away with them.
To spur housing construction, Baltimore ends parking minimums
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December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Opinion: Parking minimums are expensive and hamper new housing. A new law in Baltimore City is right to do away with them.
I served on the BAC in DC. I think the amount we got done as a ratio of work put in was very low. And in Arlington they're gutting their BAC and PAC. I'd begrudge no one for resigning.
Arlington pedestrian committee seeks to remain relevant despite reduced responsibilities
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Arlington pedestrian committee seeks to remain relevant despite reduced responsibilities | ARLnow.com
Members of the Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) are looking for ways to stay relevant despite new limitations on their responsibilities. After County Manager Mark Schwartz directed the committee to...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I served on the BAC in DC. I think the amount we got done as a ratio of work put in was very low. And in Arlington they're gutting their BAC and PAC. I'd begrudge no one for resigning.
You had me at car-hating.
Mamdani hires car-hating activist Ben Furnas to transportation team: ‘war on drivers’
Mamdani hires car-hating activist Ben Furnas to transportation team: ‘war on drivers’
Car-hating Transportation Alternatives boss Ben Furnas has been appointed to Mamdani's transition team for transportation, climate and infrastructure – and his agenda is a nightmare for the city's drivers.
nypost.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
You had me at car-hating.
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CaBi just can’t catch a break. Annual ridership has increased 14.4% in 2025, but rides were down 13.9% in October 2025 compared to October 2024.
Bikeshare Beat: October CaBi trips tumbled amidst shutdown, annual ridership up 14.4% in 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
CaBi just can’t catch a break. Annual ridership has increased 14.4% in 2025, but rides were down 13.9% in October 2025 compared to October 2024.
November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A few thoughts on the Columbia Pike Bike boulevard project
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A few thoughts on the Columbia Pike Bike boulevard project
Columbia Puke got/is getting new, pedestrian- friendly sidewalks between Jefferson and Washington Blvd. Still I’d either ride in the street or the adjacent bike boulevards.
November 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Columbia Puke got/is getting new, pedestrian- friendly sidewalks between Jefferson and Washington Blvd. Still I’d either ride in the street or the adjacent bike boulevards.
I’m sorry Google maps, but I can’t do that.
November 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I’m sorry Google maps, but I can’t do that.
Just opened, new section of the Met Branch trail, from Maple Ave to Blair in DC.
November 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Just opened, new section of the Met Branch trail, from Maple Ave to Blair in DC.
Georgia Ave MBT bridge and trail next to the old train station in Silver Spring.
November 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Georgia Ave MBT bridge and trail next to the old train station in Silver Spring.
Future Capital Crescent Trail.
November 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Future Capital Crescent Trail.
New bikeway at Little Falls Parkway along the CCT.
November 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New bikeway at Little Falls Parkway along the CCT.
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Each year, one of our biggest #VisionZero investments is installing signals🚦& beacons to create protected crossings 🚸for everyone. See👀where we've made progress in the latest Annual Report▶️ https://ow.ly/SiKc50Xu9ze Montgomery County, MD Government Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Each year, one of our biggest #VisionZero investments is installing signals🚦& beacons to create protected crossings 🚸for everyone. See👀where we've made progress in the latest Annual Report▶️ https://ow.ly/SiKc50Xu9ze Montgomery County, MD Government Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council