Commuters urged to use trains to ease I-270 traffic
Western Maryland, West Virginia and upper Montgomery commuters are drawn to public transport for jobs down to Bethesda and Washington. Maryland State Railroad Administration builds a new Metropolitian Grove station while Montgomery plans more parking at Barnesville and Germantown for B and Q trains. Dickerson station reopened after a $60,000 restoration. Rockville to Metro Red Line transfers and Ride On bus links aim to cut I-270 congestion.
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Metro Red Line
Health, Education and Welfare
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Richard J Keen
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Motor Vehicle Administration
Metropolitan Court
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B&o
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Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Researchers study what makes small towns tick
Norman R Tyler leads a two year study of 39 Michigan towns with 5 000 to 25 000 people to identify factors behind growth and decline. He aims to build a model others can use nationwide, noting downtown vitality, planning, and quality of life as key indicators amid shifting demographics and rising interest in small communities.
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Norman R Tyler
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Mississippi State University School of Architecture
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General Motors Corp
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Howell
F&m Financial Services
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