Decode the interstates: What highway numbers actually mean
WEBSep 12, 2019 · Major two-digit interstates (the fives and zeros) have unique numbers; there’s only one highway named I-95, only one I-70, etceteras. But the smaller two-digiters can repeat as long as they’re far apart from each other. For example, there are separate I-76s in Pennsylvania and Colorado, and separate I-87s in New York and North Carolina.
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WEBIn 2023, nearly two-thirds of Maryland’s over 10,000 DUI offenders were granted probation before judgment. (Jessica Kronzer / WTOP) Greater Greater Washington builds informed and civically engaged communities who believe in a growing and inclusive Washington region and speak up for livable communities for all.
Gentrification is beneficial on average, studies say. That doesn’t …
WEBAug 6, 2019 · Nick Finio is the Associate Director of the National Center for Smart Growth at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he is also a PhD Candidate in Urban and Regional Planning. His dissertation is focused on gentrification in the DC area and elsewhere. At NCSG, he works on a variety of projects, including Purple Line advocacy and various regional planning projects.
The Area Median Income (AMI), explained – Greater Greater …
WEBSep 1, 2016 · In the Washington region, the AMI is $109,200 for a family of four. Because the metropolitan region includes some of the country’s wealthiest suburbs, this is among the highest AMIs in the country. The table below reports the median income for families of various sizes in our metropolitan region. Because family incomes differ by the number of ...
Here’s what all those charges on your DC Water bill mean
WEBApr 25, 2018 · A sample DC Water bill. (Download the PDF version) There are two determinants that impact the fees charged in our water bill — the amount of water we use, and the amount of impervious surface (like a parking lot) throughout the city. The amount of water we use is measured by our water meters, which are in the process of being replaced.
“Bus pads” turn freeways into busways – Greater Greater Washington
WEBOur freeways provide ready-made, grade-separated, fast infrastructure that could be redeemed for express buses and regular bus service, too. There are three ways to approach the freeway bus system. One is the bus pad, which places the stops along slip lanes at each interchange. Golden Gate Transit (GGT), in …
Four challenges impacting the bus operator shortage across the US
WEBJul 27, 2022 · 1. Low starting pay, high retirement rates. Perhaps the most obvious factor driving the bus operator shortage is low pay — though Transit Center researchers emphasize that it wasn’t always that way. Back when baby boomers were first entering the workforce, becoming a bus driver was actually one of …
Gender-neutral bathrooms benefit a lot of people. Our region …
WEBFeb 6, 2019 · Bathroom access might be the most visible battle right now in the wide-ranging fight for transgender civil rights, but the issue is more complex than many people realize. Gender-neutral bathrooms are the most inclusive option and bring real health benefits to real people, but in most of our region, they aren’t yet required.
Forest Glen residents want to replace a giant Metro parking lot …
WEBOct 29, 2015 · Forest Glen, a neighborhood north of Silver Spring, has a lot going for it, including a Metro stop, a future Purple Line station, and a major hospital. But it’s limited because it doesn’t have much retail. Residents are …
The Faircloth Amendment, explained – Greater Greater Washington
WEBFeb 15, 2021 · Last summer, the House of Representatives passed the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion plan to upgrade the national infrastructure and combat climate change by reducing demand for fossil fuels. The bill incorporated a handful of amendments related to housing and homelessness offered by a group of Congressional Democrats. One of those amendments would have repealed the Faircloth Amendment, a ...