By Bryan Barnett-Woods (Contributor) • October 22, 2020
Prince George’s County published data maps of traffic fatalities and injuries as part of an effort to better identify trends, high risk populations, and dangerous locations. The county plans to use this data to work toward Vision Zero, a goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries by 2040.
By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • October 22, 2020
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission said on Tuesday that the preliminary investigation into this month’s Red Line train pull-apart may have been a repeat of another pull-apart from 2018. In another safety report, the WMSC said a Metro train was sent through a tunnel that could’ve had smoke in it, contrary to agency protocols.
A DC Council bill introduced by Brooke Pinto (Ward 2) would give an ID to residents with medical needs such as pregnancy, Crohn’s disease, or inflammatory bowel disease, allowing them to access restrooms in businesses that restrict access for non-customers. (Colleen Grablick / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Following the Red Line pull-apart this month, Metro has pledged to improve communication to riders during emergencies. And after staff manipulated a faulty bolt during the investigation, Metro says it will improve procedures. (Justin George / Post)
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser asked the DC Council for permission to use funds from District agencies, such as the Department of Health Care Finance, to pay police overtime costs from racial justice protests this summer. (Margaret Barthel / WAMU)
Citing early voting wait times frequently longer than four hours across Fairfax County, the local NAACP is urging the Board of Elections to expand voting hours, hire more poll workers and make other changes to the process. (Gina Cook / NBC4)
Following continued negotiations to reach an agreement to reopen DC schools, Mayor Muriel Bowser has pointed to new, lower assessment scores as an indicator that in-person learning is needed. (Perry Stein / Post)
After a summer of protests for racial justice, DCist spoke with residents of Wards 7 and 8 about what the protests have meant to them and whether they have seen or felt any changes in the city and their communities. (Dee Dwyer / DCist)
