The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) saved Baltimore’s Red Line project from possible federal disapproval with a last-minute cost-effectiveness improvement of 24%. Part of that improvement was due to a sudden…
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Three Local Aid Questions
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Here’s three questions about the Governor’s local aid cuts that should interest everyone who lives outside the City of Baltimore and Prince George’s County.1. Why was police aid cut by…
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A Single Track to Disaster
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In order to make the Red Line viable for federal funding, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) chose to single-track a one-mile tunnel under Cooks Lane in western Baltimore. MTA itself…
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Blair Lee Takes on Baltimore Guy
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“Baltimore Guy” Mike Dresser has accomplished the impossible – producing substantial agreement between me and the notorious Blair Lee. I have only one thing to add to Lee’s description of…
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Governor O’Malley has recommended light rail for both the Washington suburbs’ Purple Line and Baltimore’s Red Line. The option he picked for the Purple Line closely resembles the medium-investment option…
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Mike Knapp Takes on Baltimore Guy
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Montgomery County Council Member Mike Knapp has commented on the long–running debate between your author and Baltimore Sun reporter Michael Dresser, aka “Baltimore Guy.” Following is the letter to the…
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Sectarian Conflict, Maryland Style
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We like arguing with Baltimore Sun transportation reporter Michael Dresser. He’s an honest, vigorous advocate for his city and his region. Posing as his alter-ego, “Baltimore Guy,” Dresser wrote a…
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Why Baltimore Should Support I-270 Widening
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Baltimore Guy (and Sun reporter) Mike Dresser feels cranky about the I-270 widening proposal. Well, we have news for you, Baltimore – the I-270 project may be a better deal…
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