By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • May 27, 2020
Two months after cities across the globe began making more space for people to safely walk and bike, could Richmond finally be on the verge of piloting its own slow streets program?
By Christina Sturdivant Sani (Contributor) • May 27, 2020
A video by the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University shares some history of how zoning laws caused decades of construction that separated people from the things they tend to love about city living, such as easy access to shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and random encounters with diverse people.
While there are still over 20 candidates vying for the nomination, six candidates stand out. Former Mayor Sheila Dixon, City Council President Brandon Scott, former Treasury Under Secretary Mary Miller, former Baltimore Police Spokesperson T.J. Smith, former Deputy Attorney General Thiru Vignarajah, and incumbent Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young. A significant role that the mayor plays is managing transportation. See what these candidates have to say about transportation issues for the city of Baltimore.
On Wednesday a two-alarm fire ripped through the top floor of the Metro headquarters in downtown DC. The cause of the fire is being investigated and no one was injured. (Dana Hedgpeth and Justin George / Post)
DC will officially begin Phase 1 of reopening on Friday but Mayor Bowser emphasized that COVID-19 is still a public health emergency. However, DC is able to accommodate, localize, and isolate cases in order to stop the spread of the virus. (Will Vitka / WTOP)
As the region begins to reopen a key question will be how people pay the bill at places like bars and restaurants. Many establishments are moving toward contactless payment methods, which leave out both the unbanked/credit invisible population as well as people who don’t have smartphones and data plans. (Laura Hayes / City Paper)
Can the micromobility industry do more to expand bike access even after its product reaches the end of its commercial life? This question is being asked more after a recycling factory employee anonymously took a video of working JUMP bikes being destroyed. (Kea Wilson / Streetsblog)
Urbanists often promote the need for green space, open streets, and encourage walking and biking; however, racism can prevent black and brown people from enjoying and utilizing public spaces. (Brentin Mock / CityLab)
On June 1, Megabus will resume routes between New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC on a limited schedule. Megabus will follow CDC guidelines by reducing the seats available per trip. (Jose Umana / WTOP)
Senator Ben Cardin spoke about the need to improve water and sewer infrastructure and about the Purple Line during a briefing with the Montgomery County Council. Sen Cardin warned the council that the controversy surrounding the Purple Line dose does not look good considering the competition for federal transportation funding. (Kate Ryan / WTOP)
