By Dan Malouff (Editorial Board) • October 20, 2021
The basic dilemma for affordable but increasingly desirable neighborhoods like Langley Park is that both building housing and preventing housing construction result in prices going up, and existing residents being displaced.
WMATA is reaching out to customers who were stuck on the train that derailed last week to offer them a $21 SmartTrip credit as compensation. But after a frightening two-hour ordeal, some riders are questioning whether it’s enough. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
The mother of Karon Hylton-Brown’s baby daughter is suing DC for up to $100 million. Hylton-Brown was killed in a moped crash after Metropolitan Police officers chased him; two officers have been indicted in the crash. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
A Montgomery County e-scooter bill that expired last year is making a comeback. It would create more stringent regulations for e-scooter riders, require private e-scooter owners to register with the county, and set standards for parking and visibility. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
As a result of last week’s 7000-series train derailment, Metro’s board will hire outside safety advisors to review practices and procedures. National Transportation Safety Board investigators are currently looking into into the incident. (Post)
An audit found that DC’s 911 system is falling short in how quickly calls are answered and crews are dispatched. The audit also revealed a culture of bullying at the call center. (Neal Augenstein / WTOP)
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will automatically end when the county sees “moderate” COVID-19 transmission for seven consecutive days. Officials say the county could enter moderate transmission by the end of the week. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
Alexandria is applying for up to $60 million in funding from FEMA and Virginia state agencies for flood mitigation projects, though it’s not clear how much the city will actually get. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have renewed interest in trauma-informed design, which integrates safety, acceptance, and empathy in design decisions from hallway lighting to connections with nature. (Carl Winfield / Next City)
