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Webinar: How innovative zoning can create a better DC

How can form-based zoning shape the kinds of places people

Duke Street Walking Tour

A lot is happening on Duke Street -- affordable housing construction, plans for new bus rapid transit,  a public revisioning initiative for the corridor, and more. Come out Saturday, June 6, to get an inside look!

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Urgent: email today to secure transit funding in VA

Urgent: email today to secure transit funding in VA

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Without this funding, we will see fare hikes and service cuts during a time when frequent, reliable, and affordable transit is more important than ever.

Comment: Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study (MD)

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The Chesapeake Bay Crossing, Tier II NEPA, Draft Environmental Impact Statement did not consider land use alternatives (or elements of alternatives) that can more effectively manage long-term travel demand in the study corridor.

Testimony: State Highway Administration Budget (MD)

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With the good programs and our recommendations, we believe that SHA can be a change agent committed to repairing and retrofitting our state road network, and delivering multimodal service to achieve our safety, access, and climate goals. 
Letter: US29 Flash BRT Phase 2 Capital Budget prioritization (MD)

Letter: US29 Flash BRT Phase 2 Capital Budget prioritization (MD)

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We are writing to express our support for transportation investments that prioritize public transit and active transportation where Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is planned on US29.

Testimony: Support for SB 947 – MTA Reform Act (MD)

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The Coalition for Smarter Growth supports SB 947. In particular, we are testifying in support of two of the bill provisions: establishment of a Commuter Services Advisory Board for MARC and MTA Commuter Bus services; and a technical study on the creation of a rail authority in the state.