Links By Calvin Ho (Contributor) June 24, 2022 4
Wiehle-Reston East Bound train arriving at Metro station by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
The transfer from the regional airports authority to WMATA is one of the final milestones for the extension of the line to Ashburn via Dulles International Airport. Now, officials will run safety tests and obtain accreditation. If those steps go smoothly, passengers could be boarding the trains this fall. (Post)
Developers of the 11th Street Bridge Park have selected the artworks of four local women to be featured on the site. The pieces include a mural, a hanging light sculpture, a grove of woven hammocks, and a mobile kiosk where local entrepreneurs can sell their products. (Elliott C. Williams / DCist)
These services, run by the Maryland Department of Transportation, are required by law to raise fares by at least 10 cents every two years. (Lilly Price / Baltimore Sun)
Although Phil Mendelson is backing a plan to request the 190-acre site from the federal government, he still does not agree with Mayor Bowser’s option to use it for a Washington Commanders stadium. Instead, he wants to prioritize affordable housing at the site, among other uses. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
These cemeteries are often protected by historic preservation laws, however, erosion, poor recordkeeping, and lack of communication have brought construction crews very close to human remains and artifacts. (Josh Axelrod / DCist)
About a third of all Baltimore households are carless — for varying reasons, according to 2020 census data. Baltimore Banner writer Emily Sullivan provides some tips for those who are interested in going car-free in Charm City. (Emily Sullivan / Baltimore Banner. Tip: MarkusJT)
Arlington is hosting its first-ever countywide pride festival on Saturday afternoon in Rosslyn’s Gateway Park, and Silver Spring’s second annual Pride in the Plaza is happening downtown on Sunday. (DCist, My MC Media)
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Calvin Ho lives in downtown Silver Spring and travels all over Montgomery County and DC on foot, by public transportation, and by car. Having grown up in the San Gabriel Valley suburbs of Los Angeles and lived in urban cores on four continents, he is an advocate for transit and housing policy that works for all.
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