The undersigned organizations call on the National Capital Transportation Planning Board (TPB) to strengthen the resolution before it to affirm COG’s accepted long range CO2 target of 80% reductions by 2050 in two ways: 1) Include a deadline of September 30, 2015 to complete committee work and the final report in time to inform the next CLRP process
Category: Testimony & Letters
Comments on Study Concerning Rail Service Between Richmond and DC
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the scoping for the Washington to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor Tier II study. This project is one of the most critical for meeting Virginia’s transportation and economic development needs
Testimony on Conceptual Site Plan for Melford Village
We are writing to request the Board to deny approval of the Conceptual Site Plan for Melford Village. While the proposed development contemplates a combination of residential, retail, and commercial uses, in would do little to increase walkability or transit connectivity or improve the significant jobs imbalance…
Testimony in Support of 90 & 91 Bladgen Alley NW Reduced Parking
We wish to express our strong support for this project and the proposed reduction in the number of parking spaces provided for this laudable housing development and historic restoration project. Forcing unneeded vehicle parking into this innovative alley residential development would do great harm to this historic alley which is a treasure for the city. We agree that the vehicle parking is unnecessary. Instead of providing vehicle parking, the new housing will offer…
Testimony On Transportation Priorities for Montgomery County
My name is Kelly Blynn and I lead our work here in Montgomery County where we count over 4,000 supporters. Tonight we’d like to offer two considerations regarding Montgomery County’s transportation future as you head to Annapolis this year.
Testimony Regarding McMillan Sand Filtration Site before the Mayor’s Agent
We have tracked the community discussions and historic review process of this proposal for several years. We are here to express our support for the adaptive reuse of the historic McMillan Sand Filtration Plant. This thoughtful plan restores the major historic features, along with creating a new large park that incorporates the distinct historic elements of the former industrial site. Implementing the proposed plan will deliver a wide range of public benefits of special merit, including:
Testimony to the DC Zoning Commission In Support of Portner Place on U Street NW
We applaud this innovative project led by the Portner Place Tenants Association as an outstanding contribution to the U Street neighborhood. Not only did the Portner Place Tenants manage to save their homes through a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) action, they doubled the affordable housing opportunities with family-oriented units and amenities. This proposal also restores the pedestrian-scale fabric of the V Street and U Street blocks with buildings that relate to their streets, provide front-facing entrances, and offer ground floor retail on U Street.
Testimony Regarding The Prince George’s County General Plan
We want to express our overall support for this outstanding document. We commend the Planning staff and Planning Board for the deliberative process that has culminated in the Plan Prince George’s 2035. This plan offers the right framework – with a few exceptions – to guide the county’s growth and development to a successful future.
We applaud the many important policies and guidance the plan puts forth including: Focusing future growth around transit stations and revitalization areas inside the Beltway; Priority Investment Districts (PIDs) – we especially commend the staff and Board for the thoughtful process to create this targeted, strategic approach to using the County’s limited resources to the greatest benefit.