Alsobrooks Praises State Legislators for $2.1 Billion Aid to Prince George's County washingtoninformer.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from washingtoninformer.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Legislators struck a deal Saturday morning to create two more slots on the Maryland Stadium Authority board a new seat for Prince George’s County and another pick for the governor breaking a quiet deadlock that threatened a Senate floor fight Monday.
Legislation pending in the Senate would add another member to the Maryland Stadium Authority board, and provide for $20 million in bond money to be available for bus rapid transit system grants each year in Montgomery County.
The DC region is the third most walkable in the US, according to a new report from Smart Growth America. Transit-oriented development bolstered the region’s score, while inequities persist along racial and income lines. How can planners and policymakers improve on existing strengths and fill in the gaps?