DC residents are eligible to sign up for one free month of 45-minute Capital Bikeshare rides, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday. The memberships are intended to help those struggling to get around amid Metro disruptions. (WJLA)
The wheel assembly problems that took Metro’s 7000-series trains out of service were infrequent enough that Metro just wrote the problem off as a warranty issue, made repairs, and moved on. Questions still remain about who knew about the defects and why they weren’t reported to Metro’s safety oversight commission. (Justin George, Ian Duncan / Post)
Montgomery County is restoring a program that ended in July allowing residents to drink alcohol in 13 of the county’s parks. County officials say public support played a role in bringing back the program. (Elliot C. Williams / DCist)
Arlington’s current public art plan emphasizes permanent installations like sculptures over murals, which are more temporary. Now that choice is under discussion as officials prepare to update the county’s Public Art Master Plan. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
A group of DC councilmembers are calling for an investigation into the DC Housing Authority, citing concerns that recent incidents could indicate a broader pattern. Last week, board chair Neil Albert resigned after he approved contracts for a romantic partner, and another board member has been accused of harassing DCHA employees. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
A 275-unit housing development is expected to break ground this month in NoMa. The project was originally planned as office space before being switched to residential earlier this year. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
The majority of employers in the DC area expected to have their workforces back in the office by this fall, but thanks to the Delta variant two-thirds say their workers may not be back until summer 2022. (Luz Lazo / Post)
According to a new study from George Washington University, residents of areas with inclusionary zoning programs have better cardiovascular health outcomes like lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
The Georgetown Business Improvement District invites applications for a transportation manager to help plan, advocate, and implement mobility solutions to, from, and through Georgetown. This is a sponsored listing. Learn how to submit your own here. (Georgetown BID)
TransitScreen is seeking applications for a content marketing manager who can craft relevant, impactful, and thought-provoking stories across multiple platforms and audiences. This is a sponsored listing. Learn how to submit your own here. (TransitScreen)
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