By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • September 4, 2020
The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) has less money this year to fund transit projects along I-66 — a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic and fewer drivers paying tolls. Only $4 million is available to be awarded to the projects competing for money, down from the $20 million pot we saw last year.
LA Metro creates a task force to help design a fareless transit pilot program. Is remote work really sustainable? How to accurately access transit capital costs, and more in this week’s National links
By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • September 4, 2020
Since being the site of the country’s first all-Black public housing development at Langston Terrace Dwellings, DC has been one of many centers for innovative approaches to public housing, both through adoption and implementation of newer federal programs, and through initiatives led by the DC Housing Authority (DCHA). Here is how privatization of public housing has played out in the District.
A vigil was held Saturday for Deon Kay, the 18-year-old who was killed by a DC police officer on July 2 in Congress Heights. The vigil was bookmarked by protests and marches in spots throughout the District, calling for police reform. (DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
An audit report from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) unpacks several challenges within the agency’s rail operations center. The report describes a “toxic workplace” with allegations of employees being bullied, racially and sexually harassed, and told by managers to ignore operating protocols. Metro has 45 days to address more than 20 safety and structural findings highlighted by WMSC. (Justin George / Post)
A driver struck and killed David Farewell, a 45-year-old cyclist who was riding his bike on the 2100 block of Young Street. According to police, the driver intentionally hit the cyclist, and the case is being considered a homicide. (Emily Davies / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
A driver in a Ford Focus struck and killed a pedestrian Saturday evening in Montgomey County. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital where they died, according to police. Their identity was not released at press time. (Dan Morse / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
A 55-year-old Arlington man has been arrested for allegedly aggressively cursing at, mooning, and sometimes striking pedestrians along trails in Arlington. The man was taken into custody on Sunday. (ARLnow)
Over two dozen DC residents have been killed by police over the past five years. The Washingtonian talks with seven families about their lives, their loss, and their journey now. (Marisa M. Kashino / Washingtonian)
Top image: A march in memorial of Deon Kay along Florida Avenue at Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. Image by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
