By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • September 11, 2020
Over 11% of the concrete panels installed at five of the six new stations on the Silver Line extension to Dulles have cracks in them, according to a new report published by the Metro Office of Inspector General. The OIG wants the panels replaced, but laid out nine steps which must happen before the WMATA Board accepts responsibility for and opens the new extension.
How to recreate space in the built environment for people with disabilities. How the service industry is in peril because of empty central business districts. Is pedestrian infrastructure just performative, and more in this week’s National links.
The DC Council is considering new legislation that would set new requirements to ensure dockless scooters are deployed in all parts of the city and prohibited within a certain proximity from schools. Scooter companies have opposed similar legisltaion in other cities previously. (Luz Lazo / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Metro is single-tracking on the Yellow and Green lines this morning (Monday) between Mt. Vernon Square and L’Enfant Plaza after a person was fatally struck at the Gallery Place-Chinatown. As of this writing, the identity of the victim has yet to be released. (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Governor Larry Hogan’s decision to cancel the Red Line in Baltimore five years ago still resonates today among community leaders and advocates who say the light rail line would have revitalized parts of the city in need of help. (Colin Campbell / Post)
New emails obtained from the Bowser administration say that the District didn’t meet all of its metrics before moving to Phase Two on June 18, including a 14 day sustained decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / City Paper)
On Saturday, the Arlington County Board voted unanimously to ban firearms from all government buildings, parks, and events that require permits. Loudoun and Fairfax counties are considering similar legislation. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
Last week, the Prince George’s County Planning Board approved the addition of hundreds of new housing units to a new town center planned for Bowie. The town center is currently occupied by a Sears and parking lot. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
