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Public Transportation and Smart Growth

erronis

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4. That link to the VA Places Long Bridge is fascinating.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 29, 2023, 06:08 PM

Aug 2023

I used to drive the 14th St. bridge between the Pentagon and downtown almost every day. I never thought that much about the tracks alongside. Had driven across a couple of hours before Air Florida flight #90.

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New Potomac bridge: Officials take first steps on project to double passenger rail capacity [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2023 OP

I guess adding another outside beltway would offend too many rich folks. erronis Aug 2023 #1

The new bridge would serve Amtrak passenger, VRE commuter, and CSX freight trains. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2023 #2

OK - thanks for clarifying that for me. Essentially another/improved bridges into DC. erronis Aug 2023 #3

Don't order yet, because you'll also get ... mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2023 #5

That link to the VA Places Long Bridge is fascinating. erronis Aug 2023 #4