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Long Branch is a suburban node with a library, community/rec center, and a lot of commercial. Also some housing density and trail connections. Hopefully it works well with the Purple Line!

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ArlingtonInfrastructure @arl-infra.bsky.social · 13h

Feedback Opportunity: Vision Zero 2027 High-Injury Network Safety Audit Engagement Please share your experiences on some of the worst corridors in Arlington County. publicinput.com/vzhin2027

A map of Arlington County with the engagement corridors highlighted. They include Fort Myer Dr, S Eads St, Richmond Highway, N George Mason Dr, and Wilson Blvd

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 9h

Long Branch station on the future Purple Line. Like many parts of the line, this one looks nearly done!

Station platform with Long Branch sign, information screen and catenary wire.

Station platform with information screen.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Road closed ❌ Road open for walking and rolling ✅ Open Parkways, Sligo Creek

Vehicle barrier with road open for pedestrian/cyclist sign

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The Silver Spring farmers market is amazingly popular! Honestly its’s one of the biggest perks of the area.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Two weeks later and the paving for this section of the MBT is done! Hopefully this opens soon!

Paved section of trail approaching Georgia Ave overpass with high rise buildings in the background.

Paved section of trail with passing metro train.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The renovated platforms at Baltimore Penn are a lot nicer than the old ones!

Stairs and escalator on platform with train in the background to the left. “Amtrak welcomes you to Baltimore Penn Station” sign hangs above.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Metropolitan Branch Trail construction in Silver Spring. This section will connect the metro station (ultimately including the Capital Crescent Trail) with the southern part of town, where existing trail connects with Takoma. The overpass at Georgia Ave will be great!

Georgia avenue overpass with metro train on the left and high rises in the background.

Trail construction along Selim rd with steamrollers on the right.

Construction along Selim Rd approaching Burlington Ave.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

50th Anniversary Metro trains are still looking great!

50th anniversary metro trains, door open at the Silver Spring platform

Interior of metro trains with 50 years of metro posters

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Coalition for Smarter Growth @betterdcregion.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

nats season is over but metro is forever ❤️

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Bottleworks Lane Park recently opened in Silver Spring! Looks like a really nice addition to the southeastern side of town. This spot was some kind of car business before if I remember correctly.

Bottleworks lane park sign in front of grassy area with covered tables

Path with landscaping to the left and grassy area to the right

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

16th St/Woodside Purple Line station is taking shape on the west side of Silver Spring! It looks like the station itself is mostly done.

16th st woodside station with downtown Silver Spring buildings in the background.

16th St woodside station showing the rail approach from the right.

Station platform viewed from the side with trees in the background.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New Metro 50th anniversary smart trip card!

Smart trip card showing workers setting up a metro pylon in a station

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Some recent progress of the new entrance at the Silver Spring metro. This will be the connection with the Purple Line. The roof looks nearly done and the walls are taking shape.

Silver Spring metro (left) with new entrance walkway under construction.

New metro walkway showing glass roof panels and columns at the location of the walls.

New walkway viewed from below showing steel columns in the walls.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Interesting view of modern construction methods: brick facade on wooden frame. New construction on 16th St NW, Washington.

Left, finished townhouse with brick facade, right: unfinished building with wood frame visible.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The available bus service is pretty good, but the infrastructure is a bit lacking the way funding is just a cheap plastic sign outside; I didn’t see any wayfinding inside the station.

Stairway witht standee sign for bu service.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Raleigh Union station is a really nice, and it’s great to see this kind of investment in a modern station. But the urban design is kind of a work in progress.

Raleigh Union Station viewed from the platform.

Raleigh Union station entrance from W Martin St.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I didn’t try the cafe this time, but I’m usually pretty happy with it.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Worth noting that the current service will be greatly improved by S line project, with a more direct alignment and 90-110 MPH track speeds.

Richmond-Raleigh S line map showing new and old alignments

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Speed recording: mostly 79 mph with some slower sections. Average is around 55 mph including stops. I noticed a lot of padding (made up 15 minutes of delay leaving Washington and arrived early to multiple stations, totaling about 20 minutes).

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Scenes from the Amtrak Carolinian, DC to Raleigh! Not the fastest route, but a useful and scenic one!

Locomotive on platform, Raleigh Union Station

Row of buildings with railroad mural, Selma NC.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My first look at Bethesda Station after the summer Red Line closure. The new mezzanine is a work in progress, but it looks like the structure is all in place!

Bethesda Red Line station with second mezzanine in the rear.

Connecting bridge between the new mezzanine and the new subway entrance.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Maryland/DC urbanists: is anyone planning to check out the new Flash service to Howard county?

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The path is generally pretty nice, but has a few intersections that really don’t work on a bike, so it feels more like riding on a sidewalk.

Interesting with traffic light. Trail follows sidewalk at intersection in a curving path.

Intersection at Dale Dr. Trail follows sidewalk in a indirect path.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Silver Spring Green Trail along Wayne Ave is basically done. Mostly an enhanced sidewalk, it nonetheless provides a connects between the Silver Spring metro/downtown and the MBT and Sligo Creek.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Riverdale Park is always good for a weekend bike visit! Manifest Bread is the perfect half way stop!

Four bikes locked next to Queensbury Rd with a bus in the background.

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Coalition for Smarter Growth @betterdcregion.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If you ❤️ housing near Metro, take two minutes to support new homes right near transit, safer places to bike and walk, and vibrant places to shop and hang out in Friendship Heights. Take action now: secure.everyaction.com/Ry3nBmN00Ea8...

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This will be a super interesting experiment. I’m not sure if the use case makes a ton of sense (commuters from Germantown, Rockville etc heading to downtown Baltimore) but I applaud the creativity! I hope to try this at some point for fun.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I wonder when we’ll start to see test vehicles running on this section!

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Overhead wire for the Purple Line has been installed in Silver Spring!

Purple Line Silver Spring station including catenary poles with overhead wire.

Purple Line flyover tracks including poles and overhead wires.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

While the trip was nice overall, I really noticed a lot of schedule padding with the Vermonter yesterday. In addition to layovers in New Haven and New York, we arrived to Baltimore 15 minutes early. The overall time could be cut by 30-60 minutes if everything was optimized.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Platform upgrades at Brattleboro (high platform) and White River Junction (still a low platform) are now finished. The high platform at Brattleboro was cool to see with many people boarding!

Passengers on the new platform at Brattleboro.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Amtrak Vermonter remains to most relaxing way to visit Northern New England!

Amtrak locomotive approaching platform, White River Junction, VT.

Claremont station platform with small shelter. Someone is photographing the train from the platform.

Wide section of the Connecticut River with a tree-covered island.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

South Station bus terminal is pretty great! What other cities have a good intercity bus station? Only Denver and San Francisco come to mind for me.

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Montgomery for All @montgomery4all.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We are deeply disappointed to learn that County Executive Elrich once again baselessly plans to veto the appointment of dedicated and experienced affordable housing professional James Hedrick to the Planning Board. We call on the Council to overturn this veto, as they did unanimously in 2023. (1/2)

bethesdamagazine.com

Elrich to veto Hedrick’s appointment to Montgomery Planning Board, again

County Council could override veto with vote of nine members

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Possibly the best bus terminal in a major US city (Boston South Station)

Large cupola sky light with escalators flanked by American flags.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The C&O Canal path and Great Allegheny Passage trails are two of the big attractions. Very cool to see this hotel leaning into the bike angle!

C&O canal path in front of brick historic train station.

Fairfield Inn with bike maintenance facility near C&O Canal path

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The urbanism of Cumberland, MD. For those who have never been, this town is worth a visit!

Brick buildings near the intersection of Liberty and Baltimore st. Planters and benches narrow the street.

Sidewalk bump out with trees, Baltimore st.

Street trees and tables in front of brick buildings, Baltimore st.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Pulse bus is pretty nice. A good example of what’s possible for an upgraded bus service, although some of the corridor feels very car centric still. As with a lot of US systems, integration with local buses seems like a missed opportunity.

Pulse bus approaching platform Arts District Station

Arts district station with buildings in the background

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Canal Walk was super cool! And lots of bike share options!

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Main Street station is really a gem! The station has a large waiting area and a visitor center on the lower level. Though it doesn’t get much service, and even less with the Long Bridge construction.

Train approaching platform, Main Street station, with view of midrise buildings.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Throwback post! Highlights from a day trip to Richmond in April! A fun city with some great neighborhood urbanism and definitely worth a visit for DC folks!

Richmond main street station, historic facade with clock tower.

James River rapids in front of skyscrapers.

Pulse bus in front of historic buildings, Broad st

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Andy’s Pizza is replacing the Sbarro in Union Station. Sounds like an upgrade to me!

Andy’s pizza signage, Union Station concourse, with travelers walking in the background

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Coalition for Smarter Growth @betterdcregion.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We're hiring! CSG is looking for candidates passionate about sustainable, equitable, transit-connected communities to join our team in two open positions. Learn more and apply today at smartergrowth.net/jobs.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Ah, thanks for the info! I didn’t get a pic of this portion today, but if they are actively working on it, that’s great!

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I don’t have recent pictures, but I think the structure is done. Not sure if it has been paved yet.

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Graham @ss-dc-transit.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Construction for the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Silver Spring. This runs from East-West Highway over Georgia avenue and to the transit center. I think this is the last major section under construction at the moment!

Construction parallel to railroad tracks. High rise buildings of Silver Spring in the background.

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