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SHA, @MCDOTNow & @wmata are operating permanent bus-only lanes on MD 97 (Georgia Ave), from Silver Spring to Glenmont, peak hours weekdays 6:30-9:30 a.m. & 3:30-6:30 p.m. All other times, lanes & parking open w/ existing availability & restrictions.
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I have a housing Governor, how about you?
📱@GovWesMoore is calling!📱
@MarylandDOT Secretary Wiedefeld & @MDHousing Secretary Day talk about their plan to help make #Maryland more affordable by building housing near #transit stations.
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Stay ‘til the end... #savingmoney
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.@MarylandDOT just received a $1 million federal grant from the @USDOT Build America Bureau’s Innovative Financing program. The funding will support our efforts to deliver Transit Oriented Development projects around @MTAMaryland transit stops.
#TransitOrientedDevelopment.
ALT The Odenton MARC train station in Maryland
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The MD 650 corridor between MD 193 (University Blvd) & Powder Mill Road is planned for safety improvements as part of @MDSHA’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. Come out to our informational workshop today from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cresthaven Elementary School. mdot-sha-md650-univ-blvd-to-…
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🚌BUS LANE PILOT EXTENDED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY🚌
Seven miles of bus lanes along Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road will stay in place through at least December.
@WMATA @MCDOTnow
#bus #transit
ALT A picture of the pilot bus lane in Montgomery County. The picture shows several lanes of traffic. The right lane has "Only Bus" painted on it and is clear for buses.
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Good news @UofMaryland: Campus Drive has reopened! Summer momentum included the installation of an embedded track and new, wider sidewalks.
(ow.ly/cfme50T43iH) 🚧#UMD #MDOTcares #connectingcommunities #PurpleLineprogress #LightRailTransit
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Our Complete Streets Leadership Academy in Maryland challenged @MDOTNews and local planners to work together to improve safety and accessibility for people walking and biking on state-owned roads.
Learn more about their quick-build projects ⤵️
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We've been partnering with @MDOTNews to implement quick-build projects throughout Howard County, Bel Air, and Hagerstown.
We're so excited by the progress being made in Howard County to realize their vision of #CompleteStreets in their community 👏
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You cannot have economic mobility if you do not have physical mobility.
The Red Line will provide light rail transit to our communities in the Baltimore region and empower them with greater access to opportunity. It'll spur economic growth for Baltimore and for our entire state.
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Thank you, Alexandria!
I am proud to have the backing and support of such a diverse coalition that continues to believe in working together to ensure everyone in Alexandria can thrive.
Let's go win in November!
#TeamCanek #AlexVotes2024
Thank you @SkatingTomato
Thanks to the crack team at @MDOTNews and @Joe_McAndrew for taking the time to break everything down for me this week and to the equally crack team of editors at @ggwash for a quick but thorough editing job!
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Exciting one: in a report to the General Assembly, @mtamaryland has informed us that they will seek a fed grant for the Brunswick Line Improvement Project to facilitate future increased service on the MARC rail.
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Happy #BikeToWorkDay. Special thanks to @MDOTNews @Joe_McAndrew & @MNCPPC for their partnership & commitment to biking and multimodal transportation. I had a blast speaking to Perrywood Elementary students about transportation safety & electric buses. What a great turnout today!
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Today, Metro & MD Delegate @JazzforMaryland announced $17M in state funding for the Capitol Heights Metro Station transit-oriented development project. This initiative will boost community growth by integrating residential & retail. Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/Metro-a… #wmata
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ZONING REFORM!
Today the council unanimously approved a law that reduces the amount of parking required for new residential development near transit stations. 1/3
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I want to thank @GovWesMoore for allocating $150m in additional @wmata funding in his budget. #wmata is critical to the #DMV & Maryland and this funding is a big step in preventing major service cuts & staff layoffs. Appreciate your leadership @iamwesmoore
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Maryland is going electric 🔋🚗
Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg joined officials on the ground to announce funding to build 58 EV charging ports statewide. These stations will fill the gaps in Maryland's charging network and make owning an EV more convenient and reliable.
ALT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg stands at a podium
ALT Dr. Anthony Jenkins, President of Coppin State University , speaks with a crowd.
ALT Governor Wes Moore stands at a podium
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MDOT, w/ @mtamaryland, Balt. City & the developer, are holding an open house on the proposed Reisterstown Plaza Transit-Oriented Development from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 18 @my_bccc. Get info about the project & provide feedback. More: ow.ly/g7ZY50Qnvre. #MDOTlistens
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MDOT Asst. Sec. @Joe_McAndrew & @MDSHA Admin. Will Pines helped cut ribbon Tues. on the new US 1 Trolley Trail in Hyattsville. MDOT also announced the 1st five corridors from the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan being designed & built w/ a multimodal approach to safety. #MDOTcares
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MDOT & @MarylandEconom1 are partnering to study @mtamaryland light rail/subway stations in B’more & along the MARC Penn Line for possible transit-oriented development. @GovWesMoore envisions transit hubs to grow jobs & connect communities. ow.ly/U96O50Q8tk3. #MDOTpartners
