Two Democratic senators want to give (almost) the same amount of funding to transit agencies to electrify nation’s bus fleet as President Biden promised to private drivers to electrify their cars
By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • May 10, 2021
Learn more about a protected bike lane project on 15th Street NW. What lessons can we glean from a bus lane pilot in Los Angeles? finance agencies can leverage financing from the federal government to support housing projects in their communities, and more in this week’s (virtual) urbanist events.
DC is lifting most capacity restrictions May 21 and nixing the rest of them on June 11. That means by June, everything from museums to bars and nightclubs will be allowed to resume at full capacity — masks, however, are still in the picture. (DCist)
Loudoun County is looking to set aside funds for affordable housing projects. But after years of inaction, the county lags behind its peers in affordable construction, and some say the steps may not be enough to address vast inequality. (Alex Koma / Business Journal)
Chevy Chase isn’t the only Montgomery County suburb with dog park woes. A newly approved dog park in downtown Bethesda, which some residents say is much-needed, is being criticized by others over noise, safety, and parking. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
As one of many efforts to lure riders back to Metro, the system may temporarily stop charging special events fees that it typically charges for sports games and concerts. (Lori Aratani / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Two Metropolitan Police officers (one of them a former officer, as he’s been fired) were charged with reckless driving after a drag race on a DC residential street resulted in a crash last month. (Post)
Fresh red paint will mark the locations of seven bus priority lanes in Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Courthouse. The lanes are reserved for buses only. (ARLnow)
It’s been 11 months since Lafayette Square was fenced off — and it still is, but the gates have opened to allow people inside. It’s not clear if and when fences will come down, but people were happy to be allowed in. (DCist)
