The Gold Line is more ambitious than just a bus lane. It tries to solve a new problem (stadium transit) and a very old problem (no Georgetown metro) — and fix K Street.
And Metro CEO Randy Clarke has a message for a powerful man who loves gold:
https://t.co/dN4bcXU7l7
A little nugget in this piece about how Andy's Pizza is using AI software to optimize operations - they're taking over the Sbarro space in Union Station.
WMATA is recommending against a new station to serve the northern side of the RFK redevelopment.
Instead a new "Gold Line" BRT could connect RFK to Union Station along the former DC Streetcar corridor. #washingtondc
BREAKING-Metro is NOT recommending building a new station at the RFK site for a new Commanders Stadium. But the transit agency warns, if major improvements aren’t made to the existing station, fans could be waiting 2+ hours for trains and buses after events. @nbcwashington#wmata
No new station, but a major upgrade to the one already there. The @wmata report recommends expanding Stadium‑Armory with more escalators, elevators and space to handle game-day crowds. @WTOP
30 years ago today, Principal Skinner purchased fast food to disguise as his own cooking at an unforgettable luncheon with Superintendent Chalmers.
#TheSimpsons episode “22 Short Films About Springfield” first aired April 14, 1996. @thatbilloakley@Joshstrangehill
30 years ago today, Bart, Milhouse, Nelson and Martin took a road trip to the Knoxville Sunsphere.
#TheSimpsons episode “Bart on the Road” first aired on March 31, 1996.
The DC Council just passed legislation to allow single-stair apartment buildings up to six stories.
Allowing single-stair buildings:
✅ Reduces housing construction costs
✅ Enables housing on narrow city lots
✅ Facilitates more family-sized units
The bill passed unanimously.