PrinceGeorges Advocates for Community-Based Transit

03/23/2023

By John Domen A few years ago, the New Carrollton Metro Station was surrounded by nothing but parking lots, adjacent to more parking lots....

10/21/2022

As the saying goes, three things matter in real estate: location, location, location. Cities and metropolitan areas are built around assets such as transportation nodes, employment hubs, cultural a…

08/05/2022

The neighborhood around Capitol Heights Metro has the potential to be a vibrant, thriving mixed-use community, with shops and residences, buzzing with pedestrian, bike, and scooter traffic for all; however, Prince George’s officials also need to adopt policies to keep long-time residents in place.

08/04/2022

Although the light-rail line isn't slated to open until 2026, the town has begun preparing to make it easier for residents to get to and from stops.

03/18/2022

09/29/2021

There's a new train that will get you from Richmond to Washington D.C. before the workday begins.

09/27/2021

Congratulations to Delegate Erek L. Barron!

Del. Erek Barron of Prince George's County would be the first Black person to hold the post, and the first Democrat in 20 years.

08/16/2021

Heads up on Metro bus and rail changes effective September 5th

We're making changes that will make riding easier and more convenient as the region resumes school, leisure activities, and returns to workplaces. Beginning September 5, Metro will add more buses and trains, offer lower prices, and extend Metrorail’s operating hours on weekends.

Details: www.wmata.com/about/news/Metro-fare-service-changes-September-5.cfm

08/10/2021

Tell Comptroller Franchot and Treasurer Kopp to not vote on any contract on the I-495 and I-270 toll lane expansion plan until the required financial and environmental reviews are completed!

07/22/2021

One of the biggest reasons we need an active and engaged community advocacy group is to engage with our surrounding communities and help fix the issues with our entire transportation infrastructure. Not to mention, finding solutions to things such as traffic congestion, suburban sprawl and pedestrian fatalities.

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Prince George’s County continues to be Maryland’s most dangerous county, in terms of traffic crashes and pedestrian deaths, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.