By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • April 9, 2020
Out of all the transit systems in the United States, regardless of mode, the vast majority are operated by regional transit authorities (RTAs). These are supervising bodies organized at the local level among neighboring cities, towns, and counties, instead of the state. For almost 50 years, however, Baltimore has been one of the largest cities in the country not to use an RTA for its transit, but is instead controlled by the state of Maryland.
By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer), Kate Jentoft-Herr (Program and Community Coordinator) • April 9, 2020
In an ideal world, every individual would have the ability to stay home to protect themselves and their families from exposure to coronavirus. But this isn’t the case. There’s an even greater imperative for lots of space for people to walk, bike, and, if necessary, take transit, given the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Milkhouse Ford Road in Northwest DC no longer exists as a major thoroughfare. But clues of its past life are still visible thanks to skewed property lines, an abandoned ford over Rock Creek, and seemingly misplaced street names around the city.
Data shows that Metro’s February 2020 ridership was up, part of a year-long trend following an even longer period of decline. The numbers do not inlcude the steep decline expected due to coronavirus. (Justin George / Post)
Multiple large cities across the United States are taking advantage of fewer drivers on the road to work on improvement projects. (Laura Bliss / CityLab)
Maryland has released demographic data for coronavirus cases, showing that a disproportionate number of cases and fatalities are Black Marylanders. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan stated that it points to a larger public health issue that “we must address.” (Fenit Nirappil, Ovetta Wiggins and John D. Harden / Post)
Under new provisions for Coronavirus relief, self-employed, contract or ‘gig-workers’ who are typically ineligble to claim unemployment benefits are now able to. WAMU has created a guide for workers looking to claim benefits. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
Organizations such as Cure The Streets that work within communities across DC to prevent violence remain concerned that hardship created by the coronavirus pandemic could lead to violence. These groups are still working, in many instances virtually, in addition to helping direct supplies. (Jenny Gathright and Margaret Barthel / WAMU)
Events DC approved an $18 million relief package to assist employees and owners of restaurants, hotels, as well as undocumented workers, impacted during the coronavirus pandemic. (Andrew Giambrone / DCist)
