DC will add quick-build bus lanes as part of its COVID-19 response

By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • July 9, 2020

Buses and cyclists will soon have a little more room to traverse the streets as the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced plans today to establish three dedicated lanes throughout DC, with construction starting late July.

MoCo is finding creative ways for people to reclaim streets during the pandemic

By Jane Lyons (Guest Contributor), Alison Gillespie (Advocacy Committee) • July 9, 2020

Over the past several weeks, government agencies, advocates, and residents in Montgomery County have found creative ways to reclaim unused space for recreational use, dining, and more during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s a fascinating story about the old Lorton, Virginia prison

By Joanne Tang (Editorial Board) • July 9, 2020

The Lorton Reformatory is a prison in Lorton, Virginia that closed in the late 1990s. In May 2018, it reopened as a sprawling complex of apartments called Liberty at Lorton about 19 miles outside of DC. The development is a great example of how a historical site can supply housing in a region that badly needs it, while still preserving a historical landmark with a storied history.

Breakfast links: Metro’s board eyes free bus fare for low-income riders

By Liam Sullivan (Contributor) • July 10, 2020

The Metro board ponders free bus fare for low-income riders

The Metro Board will look into making some or all bus fares free for eligible riders. The move comes as Metro eyes changes to its business model in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the expected continued reduction in ridership.  (Justin George / Post)

Montgomery County looks to trim funds for mass transit, police

The Montgomery County Executive’s new budget cuts funds for both policing and mass transit, as well as for the county’s Health and Human Services Department. The budget will need to be approved by the County Council.  (Rebecca Tan / Post)

Loudon County will remove a confederate monument in Leesburg

Loudon County will remove a confederate monument that stands in front of its courthouse in Leesburg.  (Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff / Post)

DC to add three new bus-only lanes

DC will add three, dedicated bus lanes to areas around the city, including in Chinatown. According to the Mayor, the move comes as the city continues to “reimagin[ing] public spaces.”  (Nathan Diller / DCist)

Maryland’s Anne Arundel County doubles down on mask-wearing

Following a slight increase in the number of coronavirus cases, Anne Arundel County has issued new mask-wearing requirements that go beyond the state mandate. The county hopes to avoid the kind of shut down it saw this spring.  (Post)

MLK Gateway Project in Anacostia moves into Phase Two

The MLK Gateway Project on Good Hope Road has moved on to the next portion of the project. The project will remove an existing building while creating new space for retail and apartments.  (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)

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