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Breakfast links: WMATA starts engagement process for changes at Brookland Metro station

WMATA opens public comment period for redevelopment of Brookland Metro station. Ten years later, authors investigate Uber’s effect on DC. Amtrak files eminent domain lawsuit for Baltimore tunnel project.

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Breakfast links: Pepco says DC community solar facilities need to manually track power generation

Pepco’s violation of community solar may cost residents thousands. Alexandria will move ahead with waterfront flood mitigation project in 2024. Baltimore’s Department of Public Water ends request for residents to limit water usage after month of restrictions.

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Breakfast links: WMATA operator safety lapses continue

WMATA cited for more rail operator safety lapses. West End property owners sue to stop homeless shelter construction. The delicate dance of Washington National Airport’s overnight runway repaving. 

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Breakfast links: Some neighbors want chemical plant gone from a block in DC's Ivy City – Greater Greater Washington

There’s an unregulated chemical factory in Ivy City, and some neighbors want it gone. Bus improvements keep coming: look out for rear door entry this fall. Is downtown DC turning into a place people play instead of work? Maybe.

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Breakfast links: Purple line delay extended into 2027

Purple Line’s opening delayed until spring 2027. WMATA to pilot alert system to make rail-to-bus transfers easier.  DC cyclists hold ride to push for more protected bike lanes. 

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Breakfast links: Amtrak train derails just south of Union Station

Two Amtrak cars derailed near Union Station Tuesday. Central and Western Marylanders asked to conserve water under drought watch. Some in Congress propose adding more flights to  National Airport.

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Breakfast links: WMATA releases analysis of six proposed expansion options

WMATA releases analysis of six capital improvement and expansion plans. Some Chevy Chase DC residents push back against affordable housing above community center. Maryland replacing “Frankensteined” highway guardrails that can make car crashes more deadly.

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Breakfast links: Office vacancies in DC continue to increase

DC office vacancy rate ticks up over last three months. Montgomery County RideOn bus ridership grows to 80% of pre-pandemic levels. Alexandria mayor cites need for “collective action” on WMATA budget shortfall.

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Breakfast links: DC won't open emergency rental assistance again until October – Greater Greater Washington

DC won’t reopen emergency rental assistance applications until October, despite new funds. WMATA set to launch real-time arrival tracking and analytics tool. Three Arlington commercial buildings to be replaced with 188-unit mixed-use building. 

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Breakfast links: Metro rides to be free in the evening of the 4th of July

Metro will be free in the evening on the Fourth of July. DC DMV may have overlooked DUI convictions for up to 15 years. Maryland Governor Wes Moore wants legislature to address regressive automatic gas tax increases.

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