Yesterday morning, Governor O’Malley appeared at New Carrollton to announce his support for light rail on the Purple Line. He then rode a MARC train to Baltimore to announce his…
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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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New Purple Line Route Goes Through Columbia
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According to a Maryland Moment post, the Purple Line will now be routed through Columbia. Perhaps they meant to say that the Purple Line will be routed through the grounds…
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Eleven state legislators from Montgomery County and two state legislators from Frederick County signed a joint letter yesterday calling for light rail on the CCT and toll lanes on I-270….
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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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By Marc Korman. After discussing the budget and education, Lieutenant Governor Brown turned to the topic of transportation. Cavan Wilk from Greater Greater Washington took the lead in questioning Brown…
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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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The Baltimore Sun’s Michael Dresser reports on a new website established by neighbors of one of the Red Line routes in Baltimore. The aim of the neighbors is to fight…
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D.C. Blog Misleads MoCo Residents on I-270
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DuPont Circle resident Dave Alpert, founder of the pro-transit blog Greater Greater Washington, has launched a campaign against the widening of I-270. We usually agree with smart-growth advocates like Alpert…
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I-270 Opponents Risk Traffic Nightmare
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By Richard Parsons. The Montgomery County Council will soon have another opportunity to comment on long-standing regional transportation plans to add new HOV or managed-toll lanes along heavily congested sections…