Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week:
Good morning and happy Saturday! This week, we're thinking a lot about who transit systems serve after Transit Equity Day on February 4. Read about how we can make DC's transit more equitable.
It's hard to fix something before you have data on it. Thanks to a new online tool, we can now more easily access data on traffic crashes that result in injury and death around the District.
In Tysons, planners dreamed up one fix to help make it more walkable: a "green artery" under the elevated Metro rail. For now, though, it's just a dream.
Another dream: a right to representation for renters in eviction cases. Maryland tenants don't have it now, but they soon could if new state legislation passes this session.
Finally, during Black History Month, Dan Reed offers a reminder to think about the spaces in which you live and work, and who is in the room.
By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • February 5, 2021
Plans for a “Green Artery” were dreamed up in 2014 as a way to enhance underutilized space under the Metro and create a sense of place in growing Tysons. So far, it’s just an idea. But it’s one that county officials say has potential.
By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • February 4, 2021
Housing issues have taken on new urgency in Maryland during the COVID-19 pandemic, with unemployment threatening stable housing at the same time as people are being told to stay home. As the pandemic drags on to its second year, Maryland lawmakers are faced with moving beyond coronavirus stopgap measures as well as addressing pre-existing issues such as affordability, safety, and evictions.
Decades after the Civil Rights movement, segregation and discrimination persist because a power imbalance still exists. This Black History Month, if you’re planning to do a day of service or support a Black-owned business, I encourage you to take it a step further and examine the power structures in your community.
