| JANUARY 2007 |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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| 109 |
MacGillis |
Fairfax Urges Another Look at Metrorail Tunnel Under Tysons--growing discontent with overhead track |
| 109 |
Weiss |
Federal Investigators Question Metro's Safety--NTSB looking at latest derailment all of same type car |
| 109 |
Nakamura |
New Mgmt at DC United Starts Public Push for new $150M Soccer Stadium in SE--will build if given land |
| 110 |
Weiss |
Inquiry Examines Repairs on Metro Car--'routine' repair work done 2 days before derailment |
| 111 |
Fisher OpEd |
Stadium Deals that Might Smell a Bit Sweeter--trade land for building cost for new soccer/football venues |
| 112 |
Weiss |
Metro Derailment Investigation Widens to Similar Cases with Same 5000-Series Car Model--20% of fleet |
| 117 |
Konheim (Cur) |
Tower with a View--Old Post Office Tower on PA Avenue has observation deck, great view of downtown |
| 119 |
Weiss |
How Safe is Your Metro Ride?--Metrorail (2nd biggest) holds its own against 9 other system's accidents |
| 125 |
Nakamura |
Stadium Cost Gap Exceeded, Some Say--no transportation costs included? DDoT has $18.6M for roads |
| 125 |
Weiss |
Douglass Bridge Closure Marks Start of Construction Season--west end to be lowered for traffic circle! |
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| FEBRUARY 2007 |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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| 201 |
Hedgpeth |
Union Station Leased to NY Firm for $160M--84-yr lease give its control of office,retail space, concourse, etc. |
| 202 |
Editor |
Not Again--Metro's troubles (nuisance service interruptions) raise risk of riders being turned off, away |
| 203 |
Editor |
A Revamped Arena? -- DC must consider own interests in deciding whether to renovate Verizon Center |
| 204 |
Loud ltr |
Georgia Ave Has Already Awakened--businesses, residents, and DC gov't have joined to fight blight |
| 205 |
Staff |
DC Seeks Walking Solutions--developing new "pedestrian master plan", offers questionnaire on deterrents |
| 205 |
Hedgpeth |
Tall Order for DC Office Market--Brookings' Leinberger suggests raising building height at NoMA, elsewhere |
| 207 |
MacGillis |
Tunnel Backers Given New Hope--May deadline enough time to switch Tysons plans, advocates say |
| 207 |
Hedgpeth |
Fifth Nat'l Capital Revitalization Corp Agency Chief in 6 Years Quits--moves on after 2 years of progress |
| 209 |
Sun |
Metro Shelves Fare-Hike Plans--will hire consultant to search for budget-cutting methods |
| 211 |
Duggan |
For Nats' Home, a Rapid Ascent--corner-free clubhouse among unusual details in ballpark on River |
| 212 |
MacGillis |
On Road to Dulles, Confusion, Angst--Gov Kaine firm as cry for rail tunnel at Tysons grows louder |
| 217 |
Editor |
Tragedy in a Crosswalk--whatever caused deadly accident downtown, Metro has serious work to do |
| 219 |
Schwartzman |
Thwarted Renaissance Near Convention Center--9th St. corridor denizens baffled by lack of development |
| 219 |
Kang |
DC Solicits Proposals for Capitol Hill Landmark--130Ksqft Old Naval Hospital to get rebuild for community |
| 221 |
Stewart |
DC May Fund Verizon Arena Upgrades--$50M urged to help spur development in China Town area |
| 222 |
Montes |
Hospital Overdue for Treatment--$6M in hand, DC seeks 'right' plan to become 'real community center' |
| 225 |
Sun |
Metro Chief Vows Better Bus Safety--drivers seen speeding, running lights: Catoe agrees to fix now |
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| MARCH, 2007 |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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| 301 |
Wiggins |
Purple Line, Two Other Transit Projects Delayed--flawed study uinderestrimated number of riders |
| 302 |
Sun |
Metro to Cut 281-man Construction Staff by 100 to Help Close Budget Gap--would save $7M of $64M |
| 309 |
Johnson |
DC Seeks Old Naval Hospital's Lost Links--missing pieces sought to Civil War-era fence: OPM to refurbish |
| 309 |
Ruane |
Capitol Visitor Center Debut Again Delayed--opening now due mid-'08: security add-ons up cost to $600M |
| 309 |
Turque |
Tysons Corner Metro Tunnel Costly Risk--state-ordered study analysis a set-back to Fairfax advocates |
| 316 |
Gardner |
High Cost Jeopardizes Metro Extension to Dulles Airport--federal 'cost-effectiveness' criteria is hooker |
| 317 |
Sun |
Georgia Ave Gets Express Rush-Hour Buses 3/19--New #79 'Metro Extra' offers 15 stops v 54 |
| 319 |
Schwartzman |
Far Side of Rebirth--forsaken neighborhood, estranged from Capital Hill, sees Stadium opulence coming |
| 321 |
Sun |
Metro Has Lesson for Unruly Students--effort aims to quell surge in bad (noisy) behavior after school |
| 322 |
Sun |
Metro Tests Repositioning Mirrors on 15 Buses--mirrors block drivers' vision on model involved in 3 hits |
| 323 |
Sun |
Metro Hires Its First Inspector General--new $172,500 position to boost agency oversight w/27 staffers |
| 323 |
Turque |
Rail Project for Dulles Raises Concerns--secrecy of negotiations, other issues worry officials, critics |
| 330 |
Sun |
Metro Drops Plan for Fare Increases--gen'l mgr Catoe to use layoffs, time to find more 'even' increases |
| 331 |
Turque |
Contract Set for Rail Line to Dulles--prospects look dim for plan to tunnel beneath Tysons Corner |
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| APRIL, 2007 |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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| 402 |
Sun |
New Metro Chief a Man of Quick Decisions--major cuts in engineering, execs to use system, no fare rise |
| 405 |
Rucker |
Study Proposes Rerouting Hazmat Trains thru Maryland--shift East Ft. Mead to Indian Head or Dahlgren |
| 408 |
Editor |
Metro Money--fare hikes deferred, dedicated revenue may be coming: raise fares with std of living?? |
| 411 |
Weiss |
Metro Funding Depends on Maryland--State argues it has stable cash source w/o new dedicated source |
| 420 |
Stewart |
Verizon Center Ticket Tax Raised to 10%--increase from 5.75% OK'd 9/2 by Council: owner can't pay all |
| 420 |
Pierre |
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Makes Headway Says Advocates Rpt--5000 units built or OK'd in 5 yrs |
| 422 |
Porcari |
Maryland Will Put Up Metro Funds--state 'prepared to do whatever required' to assure dedicated funds |
| 424 |
Sun |
Metro Prepares to Cut 220 Jobs--administrative staff targeted: cuts are 2% of 10,600 workforce |
| 426 |
Editor |
Metro No-Check--Federal employees freely commit fraud: workers sell subsidized tickets openly |
| 427 |
Sun |
DC Hopes to Move Metro Hq. to New Bldg at Anacostia Metro Station--spur economic development |
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| MAY, 2007 |
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| 504 |
Sun |
83 Lose Jobs as Transit Agency Shifts Focus--eliminates 95 vacancies: no new construction planned |
| 509 |
Wiener (Curr) |
Long-awaited Garage Debuts at National Cathedral--20-mos, $34M 414-car, 18-bus, 4-levels undergrnd |
| 513 |
Sun |
Entertainers Audition to Make Metro a Moving Experience--hopefuls try out for station amusements |
| 516 |
Sun |
Firm Hired to Improve Transit Safety--'change agency culture' to reduce work and rider accidents 50% |
| 524 |
Dupree |
Zoning Commission Hits Home Run for Parking Lots--OK's temp. surface prkg for 3775 cars, 5-yrs max |
| 525 |
Editor |
Money for Metro--Congress should deliver matching funds for badly needed repairs: states have agreed |
| 525 |
Layton |
A Carbon-Neutral House--plan for Capitol powerplant would offset emissions by end of this Congress |
| 526 |
Woodlee |
Charter Bus Operators Wince at New Permit Fee--out-of-DC companies say charge could cut tourism |
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| JUNE, 2007 |
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| 606 |
Wiener (Curr) |
Council Restores Funding for DC Historical Society--restored $500K grant, though museum failed |
| 607 |
Dupree |
Farmers Market Follows DDoT to New Home--opens on plaza near new baseball stadium |
| 607 |
Fisher OpEd |
Given Choice, Desperate Tenants Take Chance--agree to leave Temple Courts, hope for better replacement |
| 607 |
Silverman |
Fenty to Clear Out Temple Courts Housing Complex, Relocate 211 Families, awaiting new multi-income units |
| 607 |
Heath |
Premium Nats Tickets to Rise--at $400, new stadium's top seats among priciest--cheapest are $5 |
| 607 |
Gardner |
Metro Area Airports Authority Signs Deal to Initiate Transit Project--will launch first half of Metro to Dulles |
| 608 |
Weiss |
DC Offers $1M Incentive to Expedite Key Douglass Bridge Repairs--if contractor gets work done in 1 month |
| 614 |
Pierre |
DC Sending In 'Fix-It' Teams--amazed residents wonder whether alley trash/garbage cleanup effort will last |
| 615 |
Catoe ltr |
New Metro Chief claims Metro Moving to Solve Overtime Problem--has 'cresting wave of retirements' |
| 617 |
Gardner |
If Tunnel Not an Option, Fairfax Intends to Vote for Plan--for Metro extension to Dulles |
| 620 |
Sun |
Heavy Green Line Delays During Outage--faulty circuitry, communications spark confusion, anger, chaos |
| 620 |
Sun |
Rail Car Woes Leave Metro Lacking Trains at Rush Hours--shortage varies 10>48, avg=~24: new cars late |
| 623 |
Duggan |
Fenty Tours Ballpark Site, Rallies Workers--9 months to opening, delays could mean big fines for city |
| 625 |
Editor |
Tunnel Vision--more to Dulles Metro extension than Tysons controversy: economy improves either way |
| 629 |
Weiss |
Metro's New Budget--no fare increase; funds Tysons' rail extension; more ads; contractor for Navy Yard sta. |
| 629 |
Weiss |
Metro Settles Disability Lawsuit--WMATA to give MetroAccess riders 10 free trips, $12M for improved service |
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| JULY, 2007 |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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| 702 |
Sun |
Ambiance of Metro May Take Sharp Turn--metro riders may soon be riding in less style: carpets, seats, etc.. |
| 703 |
Editor |
No More Orange Carpets--some small changes to Metro's look in decor, lighting, ads, etc. |
| 704 |
Solomon (Curr) |
Mayor Freezes Study on Whitehurst Future--halts $1M EIS, fed $s can be used on other major artery studies |
| 705 |
Weiss |
Dead End at Anacostia--two month project will complicate life for 77000 Douglass Bridge commuters |
| 707 |
Weiss |
Douglass Bridge Closing's 1st Day Made Easier--officials warn next week will be worse (after holiday) |
| 708 |
Stewart |
DC Council to Consider Limiting Tavern Licenses--Adams Morganites want city to stop shift towards bars |
| 711 |
Malloy |
The Tiverton: at Center of Storm--re West End redevelopment: land for new library, fire, police stations |
| 711 |
Pearce (Curr) |
DC Council Ratifies West End Land Deal--350 residential units incl. 30% affordable on former DC land |
| 711 |
Kain (CurrEd) |
What's the Emergency? why did Council use emergency procedures to OK West End redevelopment? |
| 718 |
Editor |
Taxi!-- it's still time for meters to replace DC's zoned fares: mayor still hasn't taken position |
| 718 |
Gontcharova (C) |
DDoT Embarks on Georgetown Traffic Study to Look at Safety, Mobility for pedestrians, bikers, cars, etc. |
| 718 |
Pearce (Curr) |
Property Sale Brings Protest in West End--"land grab" by favored developer on Squares 37, 50 decried |
| 719 |
Dupree |
Approving Paradise (?) in Place of Parking Lot--NCPC says temp. parking lots OK (for 5 yrs) near stadium |
| 725 |
Kain (CurrEd) |
Too Much Decisiveness? Council moved to fast to OK Fenty plan for West End redevelopment of library et al |
| 725 |
Westfall(Curr) |
Evans Apologizes for Haste on Deal for West End Sites--agrees opportunities were missed to be more open |
| 726 |
Silverman |
Handling of Deal to Sell Library, Firehouse Irks Residents--Foggy Bottom Ass'n flips over 'secret' deal |
| 727 |
Editor |
Rush to Action--downside of Fenty's push for results is community animosity: viz West End library/fire station |
| 728 |
Turque |
Dulles Metro Funding at Risk--USDoT says costs are close to limits of Fed guidelines for 11.6 mi Phase 1 |
| 728 |
Montes |
Report Adds to Debate Over Putting Meters in DC Cabs--Senator Levin wants change, action from Fenty |
| 730 |
Sun |
Metro Shuts 3 Stations Because of Dead Birds--contractor spread poison at wrong time of day, no cleanup |
| 731 |
Turque |
Under Metro Rail to Dulles Deal, Cost Will Grow $3-6M Monthly til Federal Review Done--delays have costs |
| 731 |
Sun |
Metro to Consider Other Ways to Get Rid of Birds--activists think 'using poison not very humane' |
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| AUGUST, 2007 |
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| 801 |
Solomon (Cur) |
Zoning Commission OK's Expanding Affordable Housing Policy--to Cleveland&Woodley Parks, Capitol Hill |
| 801 |
Pearce (Cur) |
Tiverton Residents Question Role in Land Sale--Council cited looming deadline for using emergency bill |
| 801 |
Weiner |
Foxhall Village in NW Gains Historic District Status--exterior changes, additions must be reviewed by HPRB |
| 803 |
Laris |
Area Bridges Need Pricey Repair Work--hundreds of spans cited in USDoT report (12+ in DC) |
| 803 |
Schulte |
Reassuring Sound Above Traffic's Din--Virginia bridge inspectors depend on senses, special tools |
| 805 |
Sun |
Night Owls May Need New Way Home--Metro could replace late weekend trains w/buses: 23K trips in May |
| 805 |
Editor |
Great Expectations--best/worst times for Metro--Senate panel OKs matching funds, Dulles Ex $s threatened |
| 809 |
Sun |
Metro Motor Problems Disrupt Rush-hour Service--take 60 cars off-line for 10 weekdays |
| 809 |
Dupree |
Awaiting New Home, School Buses Hold Back Canal Park--moving to park in Pr. George's County! |
| 811 |
Editor |
Money Train: Congress shouldn't let bill to help Metro stall out--$1.5B over 10 years requires local matching |
| 813 |
Stewart |
Growth in Chinatown Exposes Deep Rift--battle unfolds over closing alley for big-building development |
| 822 |
Pearce (Cur) |
EastBanc Presents West End Designs as Community Objections Continue--concensus still hard to come by |
| 823 |
Fisher |
Ensuring the Promise of DC's new stadium--gotta spark development around it: other cities have failed |
| 824 |
Nakamura |
DC's Eastern Market to Reopen in Temporary Home--city paid $1.5M to open site: total renovation = $25M |
| 827 |
Weil |
Outbreaks of Fires, Smoke Shut Down Metro Stations--hundreds of passengers scramble as all 5 lines hit |
| 828 |
Sun |
More Metro Stations Shut Down by Smoke--officials call 2 days of cases baffling, no signs of sabotage |
| 829 |
Sun |
Metro Blames Mechanical Failures--probably caused by power fluctuations, aging equipment failures |
| 829 |
Gardner |
As Dulles Rail Project Staggers, Plenty of Players Cast -- and Share In -- Blame: including USFTA |
| 829 |
Staff |
Commuters to Welcome 8-Day Early Reopening of Douglass Bridge (So Capitol St) in DC Tomorrow |
| 830 |
Staff |
Frederick Douglass Bridge Back in Business--big photo op for city officials |
| 830 |
Editor |
Where There's Smoke....Metro sees costs of its chronic shortage of funding--unending string of mishaps |
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| SEPT, 2007 |
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| 902 |
Rein |
Metro Fails to Nurture Development, Task Force Report Finds--'totally ineffective and counterproductive' |
| 908 |
Montes |
Hybrid System Gains Ground as DC Cab Fare Vote Nears--some sort of zone/meter calculator lash-up |
| 908 |
Sun |
Metro Weighs Average Fare Hike of 45 Cents--higher rates could take effect in January to close budget gap |
| 909 |
Hudgins ltr |
We Must Not Let the Silver Line Die--reacts to Post cartoon saying "Metro Dulles Rail Coming August 2027" |
| 909 |
Breaux ltr |
It's Not Just About Meters--gotta overhaul total unique regulation system: why not follow other cities? |
| 910 |
Weil |
Suspicious Package on Metro Train Quickly Found to be Harmless--unattended briefcase cleared in 17 mins |
| 911 |
Fisher OpEd |
Will DC Be Taken for a Ride? -- don't change DC taxi system unless public sees commission survey, reacts |
| 912 |
Sun |
Metro Rail Cars to Be Added During Rush Hour--longer trains on Blue,Yellow Lines come as delays worsen |
| 912 |
Montes |
Taxi Commission Hands Meter Issue to Fenty--no stand taken on replacing zone system: 'hybrid' suggested |
| 914 |
Sun |
Discussion of Metro Fare Hike Postponed--political board members seek more data from Gen Mgr Catoe |
| 921 |
Sun |
Metro to Suspend System Proving Next-Bus Arrival Times--months of repairs needed before expansion |
| 923 |
Sun |
Political Realities Stalled Fare Hike--resistance gives metro chief lesson on board: Catoe agrees goof "duh" |
| 923 |
Dioetz ltr |
German Lessons for Metro--don't need fare hike, just add advertising, use on-off escalators, use passes |
| 924 |
Lazo |
Conference Call--experts say DC needs more than a new hotel to lure big meetings to new convention center |
| 925 |
Schwartzman |
DC Convention Center's Hotel at 9th and Mass Ave Set to Open in 2011--merchants say delay will hurt them |
| 926 |
Sun |
Metro Board Weighs Scaled-Down Fare Hike--asks +25 cents for buses, +50 for parking, +20-40, rush hour |
| 927 |
Nakamura |
Struggles Cloud Stadium Progress--Navy Yard Metro Station Renovation 7-wks behind, parking uncertain |
| 928 |
Nakamura |
Protest Looms Over Bus Garage Sale--lawsuit threatened by losing bidder for 2.2 acre parcel near stadium |
| 928 |
Sun |
Metro's Fee Talks Pit City Against Suburbs--DC's Graham (Ward 1) wants to protect low-income residents |
| 930 |
Editor |
Remember August 27th--Metro Board would prefer not to, but had better: need regular funding, fare increases |
| 930 |
Staff |
5 Riders Comment on Metro Fare Hike--2 say "do it if necessary"; 1 says "don't up fares if doesn't work now" |
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| OCT, 2007 |
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| 1006 |
Sun |
Metro Considered Free Fare cards for Low-Income Riders--distribution plan would include service agencies |
| 1007 |
Union ltr |
No Overtime, No Metro--ovetime is fact of life when operating bus/rail systems 7-days/wk, special events,etc |
| 1008 |
Sun |
Metro Headquarters Leaves Light on for You, Like It or Not--audit finds agency could save $Ms on electricity |
| 1010 |
Sun |
On Transit Board, DC Counters Metro Boss's Fare Plan--no change for buses, bigger parking lot increase |
| 1012 |
Nakamura |
Suit Over Metro's Sale of Garage Could Pose Problem for Stadium--Monument fights sale to Akridge |
| 1012 |
Sun |
Metro Board Delays Discussion of Fare Hikes for 2 Weeks--need to consider 3 alternatives to Cato proposal |
| 1012 |
Editor |
Meter Myths--Mr. Fenty shouldn't buy DC taxi industry's sob stories: 2/3rds of riders say service stinks |
| 1015 |
Sun |
Metro Seeks Better Ways to Get Word Out to Riders--re train delays, substitute buses, etc. |
| 1016 |
Sun |
Derailment Hearing Is Today--type of Metro Car had 13 other incidents in past five years |
| 1016 |
Montes |
Many DC Cab Riders Are Eager for Meters--city zone system often linked to bad experiences |
| 1017 |
Sun |
Safety Board Accuses Metro of Neglect in January Derailment--failed to act on warnings of prior incidents |
| 1018 |
Editor |
Meters at Last--gutsy call by Mayor Fenty approves long-overdue reform for DC if to be world-class city |
| 1018 |
Labbe |
Teacher's Union Leader Urges Board to Fight Fenty Plan--precedent of central office move feared |
| 1018 |
Montes |
DC Cabs Told to Switch from Zone Fares to Meters--Fenty decision affects all 6000 cabbies |
| 1021 |
Fosterltr |
Metro Opens Doors (to Automobiles)--selling land for townhouses with 2-car garages won't help public transit |
| 1023 |
Weil |
Leaking (4') Pipe Dumps Raw Sewage Into Anacostia River (for 1st time)--officials to divert flow while fix made |
| 1024 |
Nakamura |
DC Officials Say Nats' Plan on RFK Parking Not Done Deal--team's claim of free parking rebutted by city |
| 1025 |
Marimow |
Residents Try to Thwart Takoma Station Townhouse Project--Metro Board Vote Scheduled for Today |
| 1026 |
Sun |
Subway Fares May Rise 30 Cents--Metro's proposal heads for public debate: board can only reduce level |
| 1028 |
Montes |
Cabs Will Switch to Meters, but Question Now Is How--logistical challenges ahead in leaving zone system |
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| NOV, 2007 |
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| 1101 |
Montes |
Mission Accomplished in Taxi Strike, Drivers Say--but many cabbies defy job action, passengers make do |
| 1102 |
Montes |
Fenty Sets $4 Minimum Fare in Switch to Cab Meters--hopes to switch 6000 taxies by April 1, '08 |
| 1107 |
Sun |
DC Leads 5-yr Metrorail Ridership Surge--DC up 17% to 192.5K, MD up 8% to 249.9K; VA up 4% to 190.7K |
| 1109 |
Editor |
Play Nice--the Nations and DC officials have something to learn about wooing fans: don't host events in MD! |
| 1109 |
Marimow |
Metro Board OK's 6.8 acre Townhouse Project at Takoma Station--5/0 vote w/little discussion angers activist |
| 1111 |
staff |
Time to Talk Fares--good table of fare increase details for rail and bus to make up $109M budget shortfall |
| 1114 |
Moreno |
Fenty Unveils Plan to Fund Units for Range of Residents--house homeless, preserve, build more affordable |
| 1115 |
Dupree |
Demolition Begins on Building Nobody Will Miss--Arthur Capper Senior Citizens Facility to be office complex |
| 1117 |
Sun |
Metro Names New Rail Chief, Senior Mgr--officials promise to improve subway service w/better focus, energy |
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| DEC, 2007 |
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| 1204 |
Wan |
Purple Line Could Draw 47K Riders a Year, Say Metro Officials--16-mile light rail Bethesda>NewCarrollton |
| 1205 |
Sun |
Metro Tests Bench Seats, Grab Handles, Carpetless Cars--looking to squeeze 200 passengers per rail car |
| 1206 |
Wan |
Appetite Grows for Purple Line Data--costs could reach $1.8B for 47K rail version, bus would draw only 29K |
| 1207 |
Sun |
Area Officials Say Hands Tied by Storm--AAA highly critical of snow response: timing etc. hurt cleanup |
| 1209 |
Sun |
Alternative Metro Fare Hikes Proposed--MD plan would lower increases in long-distance trips, parking |
| 1209 |
Sun |
Rocket (and Subway) Science--Metro hopes upgrade will make for a smarter, better wearing, Smartrip card |
| 1210 |
LeDuc |
Baseball Stadium's Neighbors Fear Fan Inundation--residents say officials not sharing parking, traffic plans |
| 1212 |
Sun |
Amid Complaints, Metro Reverses Cuts in Off-peak Hours--6-car trains will be back in off hours |
| 1214 |
Sun |
Metro Passes Largest Fare Hikes in Its History--hits longer-distance riders and parking rates hardest |
| 1216 |
Sun |
Increases in Fares, Service Unequal--Metro to use new money to avert service cuts, not provide new service |
| 1216 |
Editor |
Metro's Shaky Future--held hostage by one Senator Coburn (R-Okla) holds up $450M/yr--much more needed |
| 1218 |
Vogel |
Maryland Vows to Help Counties Cope with Military (BRAC) Growth--incl. funding for Bethesda road projects |
| 1221 |
Fisher OpEd |
In Stadium Contract, Prototype for Job Creation--Catholic charity helps those without skills learn simple trades |
| 1221 |
Sun |
Lots of Moving Parts in Metro Changeover--transit agency prepares for (96,774!) new subway fares |
| 1226 |
LeDuc |
DC Ballpark Field General Rallies Troops--no detail too small as workers sweat to prepare for opening day |
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