By Joe McAndrew (Guest Contributor) • December 14, 2021
To maximize our collective benefit from the recent passage of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the region needs to make sure our capital investment programs include “shovel-worthy” projects. Here are 10 projects that fit the bill.
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission has approved Metro’s plan to start bringing back 7000-series railcars into service. The plan is to inspect the cars every seven days to catch any wheel separation before it leads to an incident. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
The Montgomery County Council has approved funds to help businesses affected by the construction of the Purple Line. The funds will be administered by the Latino Economic Development Corp. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is launching an effort to get feedback from developers and businesses to evaluate the feasibility of boosting office to residential conversions downtown. (Marissa J. Lang / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
The Mount Vernon Trail will be maintained under a partnership between the National Landing Business Improvement District and the group Friends of Mount Vernon Trail. Volunteer clean-up events will meet weekly into January. (Matt Blitz / ARLnow)
Residents of a historic building in Mount Pleasant are pushing back against a historic preservation requirement that they restore 25 balconies at a cost of $1.5 million. The combination condo and co-op includes units affordable to low-income residents, and some fear they could lose their homes if fees spike to pay for the balconies. (Editor’s note: GGWash Executive Director Chelsea Allinger represents the building as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner.)(Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
Leaf collection is behind schedule in the District, raising the risk of clogged storm drains and fires. The Department of Public Works hasn’t said why it’s running behind this year. (Julie Zauzmer Weil / Post)
