By David Alpert (Executive Director) • April 10, 2020
DC’s Sierra Club chapter rolled out its endorsements Thursday for the June 2 Democratic primary. The group selected achromatic incumbents Robert White (at-large), Vincent Gray (Ward 7), and Trayon White (Ward 8), as well as challenger Janeese Lewis George in Ward 4 and Patrick Kennedy for the open seat formerly held by Jack Evans in Ward 2.
Disinfectant wipes are clogging wastewater systems. A look at how highways have reshaped downtown cores. A case of density vs. crowding, and more in this week’s National links.
By DW Rowlands (Contributor), David Alpert (Executive Director) • April 10, 2020
Metrobus’s route numbers are unusually complicated compared to those of other major cities. Metrobus uses a mix of two-digit numbers, letters followed by one or two digits, and letters preceded by one or two digits. How did we end up with such a mess?
Essential workers who still rely on public transit continue to face challenges to maintain social distancing as some bus routes attract standing room-only crowds, despite a historic drop in ridership. (Justin George / Post)
The Montgomery County Department of Health is developing a system to vet complaints for construction crews and other essential workers not following social distancing guidelines per an executive order issued by Governor Hogan last week. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
Howard University is looking to a number of projects to create a more walkable campus, including wider sidewalks, a new bike lane, a new athletics center, more student housing, and a new library complex. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
New data tracking COVID-19 cases in Maryland echoes the wide racial disparities seen throughout the country, with African-American and immigrant neighborhoods more likely to be affected by the pandemic. (Daniella Cheslow / WAMU)
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill into law on Saturday that grants the state’s cities and counties to remove and relocate Confederate statues from public spaces. (WAMU)
Two years ago, DC’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs launched a program to speed up the permitting process for developers and property owners. Since then, the Velocity and Expedition Services has processed hundreds of applications and generated over $20 million in fees. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
