By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • December 1, 2020
News of drastic cuts to WMATA’s budget Monday night left many transit riders in the Washington region reeling, with many saying the service cuts would deeply affect their daily lives.
By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • December 1, 2020
It’s been five months since Fells Point dusted off its “Fells Point Al Fresco” series of outdoor dining nights from last summer and turned it into a daily program to help the historic waterfront neighborhood in Southeast Baltimore and its restaurants and businesses survive the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is a Congressional stimulus proposal with $45 billion for transportation being discussed on the Hill. But if this bill, or one like it, doesn’t pass, WMATA will be just one of the systems in the country facing huge cuts thanks to low ridership during the pandemic. (Post)
The DC Council voted to include e-scooter users in the city’s existing definition of “vulnerable road users,” making it easier for them to collect damages for medical bills after a crash even if the driver is not a full 100% at fault. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Alexandria’s Planning Commission is considering recommending the city codify the standing practice of having developers contribute to the affordable housing fund in order to receive zoning code exceptions for more density. (Vernon Miles / ALX Now)
Metro’s pandemic budget proposal to cut weekend service, stop running at 9 pm and close stations would be devastating for the local economy, upend the commutes of service and essential workers, and make it harder for kids to get to school. (DCist)
The proposal to create a 19-person commission, at least eight of whom must be people living near the poverty line, to study issues affecting poverty in DC and make policy recommendations passed a first vote in the DC Council. (Jonquilyn Hill / DCist)
Howard County annouced that it will not return to any in-person schooling until 2021 as Maryland’s COVID-19 cases spike. But in Virginia, Loudoun County is starting to bring about 7,000 elementary school students back to the classroom two days a week. (Alejandro Alvarez / WTOP, Neal Augenstien / WTOP)
Calvin S. Hawkins II will chair the Prince George’s County Council for the next term, while Tom Hucker will chair the Montgomery County Council. (Rachel Chason / Post, Rebecca Tan / Post)
