Time travel is not a thing yet. But, you still have the power to view 50 years of racial demographics in the region, get a history lesson on Baltimore's public transit infrastructure, or check out bills that may shape Maryland for years to come. The past, present, and future are in your hands with this week's top stories. Enjoy!
By Dan Malouff (Board of Directors, Editorial Board) • January 14, 2020
In this photo, roughly 35 people are traveling between two points. Four of them are doing it manually, with about eight times that number opting for electric assist. Obviously no one in this photo is on a bike, but stairs versus escalators offer an elegant example of the difference a simple electric assist can make between otherwise identical modes. And, therefore, an example of how electric bikes may appeal to many, many more people than normal manual bikes.
Today, the Washington region is known for having very diverse suburbs, including Prince George’s County, the largest suburban majority-African-American county in the country. However, 50 years ago, the region’s suburbs were nearly entirely white, while racial and ethnic minorities were largely concentrated in the District east of 16th Street NW.
By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • January 15, 2020
Union Station needs a makeover, not only to upgrade its facilities, but also to prepare for expected growth. However, a number of local leaders including DC Councilmember Charles Allen and the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission say that the station is on track to have too much parking, a move which would stifle its function and role in a larger city.
By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • January 13, 2020
I wrote about the major issues facing Maryland in 2020 in regards to transportation, land use, climate change, and education. How will that translate into legislation?
By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • January 16, 2020
This past fall, I attended a series of weekly classes on the past, present, and future of Baltimore’s public transit infrastructure and how to better advocate for it. Transportation 101 was hosted by the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA), a leading local transit interest group. And, while the courses focused specifically on Baltimore-area transit, many of its lessons are just as applicable to several other communities throughout the region.
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