Amtrak Takes Over Union Station Terminal – Greater Greater Washington
Amtrak Now Controls Union Station, Plans to Center Passenger Experience
Amtrak has now taken control of the Union Station terminal following a court battle. The railroad plans to prioritize the passenger experience, including improvements to queues, waiting areas, restrooms, and customer service areas. That contrasts with a recent focus on commercial and retail space, though Amtrak’s CEO notes that commercial amenities (and the associated revenue) still have a key role to play. (This article may be paywalled.) (Danny Nguyen / Post)
Residents demand changes to make Maryland Route 210 safer
An arts center in Fort Washington, Prince George’s County, recently held a rally to remember the victims of traffic accidents on Maryland Route 210 and to call for increased enforcement of speeding. A state delegate has introduced a bill that would increase fines for people caught speeding on the highway. (Dick Uliano / WTOP)
MoCo City Council May Begin Considering Zoning Changes to Boost Housing Supply This Fall
The Montgomery County Board could begin considering a proposed zoning amendment as early as this fall, according to the director of the Montgomery County Planning Department. Approved by the county Planning Board in June, the Attainable Housing Strategies initiative aims to increase the county’s housing supply by allowing duplexes, triplexes and small apartment buildings to be built in neighborhoods previously reserved for families. (Ginny Bixby / MoCo360)
Alexandria approves changes to make Eisenhower Avenue safer
The Alexandria Traffic and Parking Commission recently approved changes to Eisenhower Avenue that would impose red-light turn restrictions and reduce the speed limit in the area around the Van Dorn Metro station. The commission also approved a lower speed limit on South Pickett Street between Duke Street and Edsall Road. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
New multifamily projects aim to redefine perception of Friendship Heights
Over the next five years, new residential projects will build 1,350 new homes in Friendship Heights, in northwest Washington, D.C., where no new apartments have been built in 14 years. Community leaders and developers hope the new projects will make Friendship Heights more accessible and provide more opportunities for young professionals and families to settle in the neighborhood. (Jon Banister / Bisnow DC)
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