Today, we are going to let you in on a little secret. Transportation projects are built with happy talk. Tax revenues are not necessary. What, didn’t you know? All of…
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What to Watch for in 2010, Part Two
By Marc Korman. Last time we looked at three of the five items on my list of things to watch for in 2010. Here are the last two.4. How are…
Taken for a Ride on the ICC
Imagine that you bring an item marked at $100 up to a store counter. The cashier takes your credit card, rings it up and says, “That will be $200.” Surprised,…
What I Watched for in 2009, Part Two
By Marc Korman. In Part One, I took a look at the first three questions of “What to Watch for in 2009.” In Part Two, I will discuss questions 4…
I-270 Issue Far From Over
The Montgomery County Council has signaled a consensus in favor of Council President Phil Andrews’ proposal to add two reversible lanes on I-270. But this issue is nowhere close to…
Maryland Transportation Authority in Trouble
At a recent meeting of Montgomery and Prince George’s County state legislators, the state’s Department of Legislative Services (DLS) made a detailed presentation on the state’s transportation prospects. We have…
Warning Signs for Transportation, Part Two
By Marc Korman. In Part One, we looked at some of the troubling recent developments in transportation. Today we will look at some of the more positive developments.While Maryland has…
Warning Signs for Transportation, Part One
By Marc Korman. On both the policy and political fronts, efforts to address transportation woes in our region are under siege.In August, Governor O’Malley and the Board of Public Works…
Business and Labor Agree on I-270
In an unusual statement of agreement between business and labor, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce President Gigi Godwin and MCGEO President Gino Renne submitted a joint statement of support for…
Widening Projects Abound
I-270 is not the only road widening project under consideration by the state. The Maryland Department of Transportation is proposing to widen I-97 between Baltimore and Annapolis and to widen…