By Adam Pagnucco. A new poll by Gonzales Research finds that a majority of Maryland voters not only favor proceeding with new transportation projects – they are also willing to…
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Build the Forest Glen Metro Entrance Now
By Adam Pagnucco. On April 28, 2006, the Washington Post printed this: Man, 2 Children Hit by Car Two small children, ages 5 and 2, and a man in his…
Political Awards, 2023
By Adam Pagnucco. It’s a brand new year and you know what that means – a political awards column for the year that was. Here are Montgomery Perspective’s political awards…
Three Years Without White’s Ferry
By Adam Pagnucco. Three years ago, White’s Ferry – which links Montgomery and Loudoun counties across the Potomac River – closed for service. A dispute between landowners on the two…
By Adam Pagnucco. In his Friday evening message, County Executive Marc Elrich offered a number of blunt comments on the Capitals and Wizards moving to Virginia, on Virginia Governor Glenn…
Maryland’s Transportation Crisis, Part Five
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described how the state’s two transportation agencies – the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) – finance transportation projects. Part…
Maryland’s Transportation Crisis, Part Four
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described how the state’s two transportation agencies – the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) – finance transportation projects. Part…
Maryland’s Transportation Crisis, Part Three
By Adam Pagnucco. In Part Two, we looked at problems with transportation revenues. Today we will look at costs. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transportation Authority…
Maryland’s Transportation Crisis, Part Two
By Adam Pagnucco. The State of Maryland’s ability to fund transportation projects is in serious jeopardy. Let’s begin exploring why by discussing its revenues. The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) is…
Maryland’s Transportation Crisis, Part One
By Adam Pagnucco. Do you oppose the state’s I-270/Beltway widening project? Don’t worry about it. Do you oppose building Baltimore’s Red Line? Not a problem. Are you worried about more…