Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week:
This week big plans for transit and public spaces are coming to fruition throughout the region. However, concern about other plans loom in the air.
For instance, a proposed revamp of Ellsworth Drive, one of the most popular pedestrian retail streets in the region, is causing tension as some people are worried that what makes this place special and enticing could be lost.
Maryland's first Bus Rapid Transit line is almost here. We offer a sneak peek, and talk about what to expect.
Metro is still in the news as GGWash's Stephen Repetski writes about the staffing challenges at Metro's Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) that may slow the Silver Line's Phase 2 opening.
Meanwhile, as Metro service, for the time being, has ramped back up, we look at what the agency is doing to make sure riders and workers remain safe during the pandemic.
Finally, as the urbanist issues we care about keep intersecting with the global concerns impacting our world, we want to make sure we have the capacity to write about them. We need to raise $15,000 from renewing members, and welcome 100 new Neighbors into the Neighborhood, in order to expand and deepen our coverage. Can we count on you?
By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • September 14, 2020
Despite its name, Ellsworth Drive has become one of the region’s most successful pedestrian retail streets. As plans for a facelift move forward, community members are worried that what makes this place special and enticing could be lost.
By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • September 14, 2020
Metro might not be able to open its newest rail line extension on time, according to the latest audit from the Metrorail oversight body. The new section of the Silver Line, which runs from Reston out to Dulles Airport and Ashburn, could be delayed for an undetermined period of time until Metro hires - and is able to retain - enough rail controllers to staff the system.
By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • September 16, 2020
Metro’s recent restoration of most of its bus and rail services means more people can get where they need to be. How do Metro’s safety measures stack up against current evidence for how to protect riders and operators from COVID-19, and what do expected budget cuts mean for safety?
By Kate Jentoft-Herr (Program and Community Coordinator) • September 15, 2020
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