The Purple Line light rail has been a long-anticipated addition to the Maryland public transit system. The 16-mile light rail will connect Montgomery County and Prince George’s County with stops stretching from Bethesda to New Carrollton. But major construction was halted in September of 2020. So what happened exactly and how likely is it the Purple Line project will resume?
In response to the collapse of a condo building in Florida, the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs will update its building safety review to require building owners to notify the District of unsafe conditions. (DCist)
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on whether a section of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park should remain closed to traffic. The route, which was closed due to the pandemic, was previously used by commuters between DC and Maryland. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
On July 9, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans to replace a pedestrian bridge over Route 295 that collapsed after a driver of a truck struck the bridge last month. The work is expected to take three years and cost $25 million. (Luz Lazo / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Montgomery County announced it would trade almost two acres of land close to Rockville in order to preserve affordable housing. The agreement is for a 564-unit complex off Twinbrook Parkway. As part of the exchange property owners are required to replace units in the redevelopment with comparable sizes, include 18 deeply affordable housing, and keep remaining units affordable for incomes under $65,000. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Metro is planning for a second entrance at Crystal City station in Arlington that’s expected to serve thousands of Amazon workers once the company’s second headquarters is completed. The new entrance will be near 18th Street South and Crystal Drive. (Justin George / Post)
Local residents celebrated the removal of the remaining fence around the US Capitol over the weekend. The fence was initially put up as a security measure in response to the riot on January 6. (DCist)
