Matt Gontarchick
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Breakast links: WMATA to bring back automatic train control
WMATA plans return for Metrorail automated train system. Amazon pauses construction on second headquarters in Virginia. DC to close all COVID centers by March 31. → Read More
Breakfast links: Amazon’s National Landing transformation attracts other corporate headquarters
Amazon’s National Landing transformation attracting other major businesses, activity. Apartments in DC are getting bigger. College Park will soon get a Capital Bikeshare station → Read More
Breakfast links: WMATA, safety regulator relationship improving
Relationship between WMATA, safety commission shows signs of improvement. Old Town Alexandria restarting process of creating a BID. Over one-third of DC’s homes for sale sold above asking price in 2022. → Read More
Breakfast links: MetroHero app to shut down, WMATA promises similar tracking solution
With MetroHero retiring, WMATA teases tracking website updates of its own. Developers say DC office-to-residential conversions tax abatements aren’t enough. Prince George’s County’s Blue Line corridor revamp not dependent on Commanders status. → Read More
Breakfast links: Alexandria’s African American Heritage Trails expanded over the weekend
Alexandria’s African American Heritage Trails expanded over the weekend. After reporting a surplus, DC officials plan for an uncertain fiscal future. Satirical “Nimbee” mascot takes on NIMBYs. → Read More
Breakfast links: New DC Reeves Center proposals ready for review
The newest Reeves Center proposals include amphitheaters, apartments, and a comedy club. No one knows if DC’s Safe Passage program is really keeping students safe. Metro to use spring and summer closures for much-needed repairs. → Read More
Breakfast links: WMATA can run more 7000 series trains, inspect them every seven days
WMATA safety panel approves plan for less-frequent inspection. Former WMATA chief might lead Maryland’s transportation department. 200 sign up to speak at Arlington County Board’s missing middle public hearing. → Read More
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. → Read More
Breakfast links: “Ghost buses” won’t haunt riders anymore
WMATA says “ghost buses” will be a problem of the past. New maps show which MoCo neighborhoods had racial restrictions. Potomac River could one day be designated safe for swimming. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC can learn lessons from other cities with fare-free buses
As DC prepares for fare-free buses, lessons are being learned in other cities with free transit. Amazon pledges to invest millions for affordable housing in North Bethesda. First Gen Z Congressman struggles to find housing in DC. → Read More
Breakfast links: Riders to see shorter wait times on the Red Line during peak hours
Riders to see shorter wait times on the Red Line starting today. How amending the Height Act could revive downtown DC. Heightened HOV criteria go into effect for drivers in Arlington today. → Read More
Breakfast links: Former DDOT director-turned federal transit official talks nationwide transportation electrification efforts
Former DDOT director talks plans to create a national electric vehicle charging network. Tenant association purchases apartment building in Takoma Park. Building heights reduced in Huntington Metro development plan. → Read More
Breakfast links: Dangerous roads considered for overhaul with federal infrastructure dollars
DC identifies major projects that could be funded with federal infrastructure dollars. Victims of traffic violence remembered in protest for safer streets. Metro pilots faregate redesigns to discourage fare evasion. → Read More
Breakfast links: How a revamp of Union Station could revive the ailing transit hub
Can an ambitious redevelopment plan save Union Station? DC’s e-scooter fleet could grow to 20,000. Silver Line kicks off long-term development plans for Loudoun County. → Read More
Breakfast links: Silver Line extension to broaden day-trip options for Metro riders
Silver Line extension expands day-trip destination options for Metro riders. New housing, research hub in the works for College Park. Blue Line Plus service to Huntington and Eisenhower Avenue stations kicks off. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC reevaluates Vision Zero plan
DDOT updates its Vision Zero plan. Alexandria to adopt a multi-year plan to rename streets that honor Confederate figures. MoCo school bus driver shortage disrupts students, families. → Read More
Breakfast links: Electric vehicle charger expansion coming to region in 2023
EV charging stations coming to area interstates in 2023. Some migrant families in DC are still shut out of resettlement services. MoCo Council President defends Thrive 2050 in response to Elrich’s criticism. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro urges funding increases as it faces massive financial shortfalls
Metro works to convince regional leaders for more funding. DC, Baltimore work with the Urban Institute to increase Black homeownership. Enrollment increases are pressuring Alexandria to build more schools. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro delays Potomac Yard station opening to next year
Metro pushes Potomac Yard station opening to 2023. DC finalizes sale of McMillan Sand Filtration Site. Remnants of Hurricane Ian prevents need for Potomac River drought monitoring. → Read More
Breakfast links: Bar crawls slowly returning to Arlington
Bar crawls slowly returning to Arlington, despite restrictive local regulations. Non-profit developer pitches new apartments near Takoma. Divergent airport noise pollution regulations in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. → Read More