At-large County Council Member Marc Elrich has introduced a sweeping new transportation proposal. It is ambitious. It is comprehensive. It violates several taboos. But will it work?In assessing the effectiveness…
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Crisis in Transportation, Part Three
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In Part Two, we described Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski’s aggressive infrastructure bill to create jobs, stimulate the state’s economy and generate long-run returns for Oregon. So what about Maryland?No one…
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Crisis in Transportation, Part Two
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A flatlining economy. Intolerable and worsening traffic congestion. Falling transportation revenues. Maryland has all of these problems. So does Oregon. The difference is that Oregon’s political leadership is doing something…
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Crisis in Transportation, Part One
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Last week was a tough one for Maryland transportation advocates. Let us count the ways.1. The message from MDOT Secretary John Porcari’s Road Show presentation in Rockville was a gloomy…
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Rich Madaleno on the Budget
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Following is a statement from Senator Rich Madaleno (D-18), a member of the Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee, on the state’s budget.On Tuesday, the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) briefed…
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Ross Capon’s Testimony on the Purple Line
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Ross Capon became Executive Director of the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) in 1976 and was named President this year.Statement of National Association of Railroad Passengers And Ross Capon,…
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Gigi Godwin’s Testimony on the Purple Line
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Georgette “Gigi” Godwin has been President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce since 2006.Good Evening. I am Gigi Godwin, President of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce….
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At-large County Council Member George Leventhal is a member of the Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee and is currently serving his second term.• Increased convenience and improved quality…
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David Lublin’s Testimony on the Purple Line
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Following is the testimony of Town of Chevy Chase Council Member David Lublin, who is a Professor at American University and is the founder of Maryland Politics Watch.Thank you for…
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Al Carr’s Testimony on the Purple Line
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Delegate Al Carr (D-18) was appointed to the House of Delegates in 2007 and is a former member of the Town of Kensington Council.Good evening. My name is Al Carr….