Study: Development around Prince George’s, Anne Arundel rail stations needs a boost

Increasing development around rail stations in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties could add thousands of transit-friendly jobs and homes while generating tens of millions of dollars in new tax revenue, according to a study released Wednesday by the Greater Washington Partnership. The report cited seven Metro and MARC commuter rail stations with untapped potential for high-density “transit-oriented development” — the kind that planners say reduces traffic congestion and is more environmentally sustainable than auto-dependent sprawl.