Urbanism & transportation, WashDC. Planner, professor, longtime GGWash. Trying for joy rather than doom & dunks; not always succeeding.
State preemption is coming and localities have only themselves to blame.
Cheryl CortFinally approved! 250 affordable apts 1/4 mile from Suitland Metro station! MD Housing Dept joined me in testifying in support. MD housing ombudsman Steven Palmer invoked new law that allows qualified affordable housing projects - like this one - not be blocked by excessive zoning regulations.
USDOT starting over on Union Station renovation plans. Throw out the old renderings. www.enr.com/articles/633...
USDOT Scraps Approved Washington Union Station Expansion PlanFederal officials are replacing years of planning with a public-private strategy, even as key questions about scope, financing and environmental approvals remain unanswered.www.enr.com
This was the worst Congressional attack on DC Home Rule we've seen, and Doordash admits they instigated. DELETE YOUR DOORDASH Account. Mobile: In the app, go to the Me tab. Navigate to Manage Account → Manage Account and enter your login credentials; then, select Delete Account.
Christina HendersonFourth, it’s funny DoorDash cites no hearings on fee as reason to oppose Guess what also had no hearing? Comer’s bill. Federal lobbying team trampling the state/local teams relationship with a jurisdiction over a 20-cent fee is wild. Good luck to them!
The dream that AVs will just follow road rules safely is proving to be PR vapor, and now is the time for public authorities to step in.
David ZipperWaymo’s robotaxis keep blocking bike lanes. It’s emblematic of a bigger problem. When passenger convenience and public safety conflict, robotaxi companies will favor the former. 🧵 about my guest essay in @driverlessdigest.bsky.social