By Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • January 3, 2022
Jonathan Hall of the University of Toronto and Kate Slevin of the Regional Plan Association discuss congestion pricing and how it could help DC achieve sustainability, equity, and mobility goals.
Drivers on I-95 in Northern Virginia were left stranded overnight after multiple crashes shut down the roadway. The road was shut down for nearly 50 miles as of Tuesday morning as crews attempted to reach stranded motorists, many running out of gas and without food or water. (NBC4)
Metro has altered its bus routes for Tuesday after it suspended service on Monday due to the snowstorm. The system is running routes on “major roads” only, and says people should expect delays. (WMATA)
The rules vary by jurisdiction, but property owners around the region are required to break out their shovels and clear their sidewalks. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
DC’s population dropped by about 20,000 residents in 2021 due to domestic migration, according to census data released last month. The District’s population is now 670,050. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan predicted that the next four to six weeks could be the worst part of the pandemic for Maryland because of hospitalizations due to the omicron variant, particularly among unvaccinated people. (Jenna Portnoy / Post)
The number of candidates challenging Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is stacking up. Maryland Matters offers an analysis of each candidate’s path to victory. (Bruce DePuyt / Maryland Matters)
