By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 17, 2021
Metro plans to fully convert its fleet to electric buses by 2045. But DC Council officials are urging the agency to speed up its timeline, holding a roundtable this month on the issue.
Today’s open streets echo yesterday’s pedestrian shopping streets. Is going all-out on electric vehicle chargers really necessary? Banks could be facing down a bigger threat than subprime mortgages.
Metro issued an apology to attendees of a Washington Football Team game last week who were left stranded. Metro said fans may have been confused by a change in late-night service that went into effect in July; since that change, Metro will only stay open late after games if the team pays for it. (Post)
The region’s housing market is showing signs of cooling alongside the weather. Prices haven’t been rising as quickly over the past few months, while the number of homes that have gone under contract has declined since May. But the market is still strained by a lack of supply. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Longtime Black DC residents say realtors, investors, and developers are urging them sell their homes — particularly in wards 7 and 8, where developers can flip and sell homes for a larger profit. (Kimberly Cataudella / Washington Informer. Tip: Chester B.)
A consortium that that lost a bid to add toll lanes to I-270 in Maryland has asked a Montgomery County judge to review the contract decision, arguing the rival firm’s proposal was “unrealistic” and didn’t comply with bid requirements. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
Several incidents where Metro trains improperly entered work zones have prompted WMATA to pledge to update its safety standards to keep track workers out of harm’s way. Many of the incidents involved miscommunication between the Rail Operations Control Center and work crews. (Justin George / Post)
Columbia Pike, a diverse and relatively affordable part of Northern Virginia, is poised for growth and change. Writer Matt Blitz examines the corridor’s history, challenges, and opportunities. (Matt Blitz / ARLnow)
Four people were injured in a four-vehicle crash Sunday after a Metrobus driver lost control on Rockville Pike. One person was in serious condition with potentially life-threatening injuries. There were no passengers aboard the bus. (Laura Meckler / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
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