Maryland drivers owe more than half of all the DC traffic tickets issued to drivers in the DMV. Virginia drivers owe 31% and DC drivers owe 16.5% of the total. (Cuneyt Dil / Axios DC)
Metro still hasn’t submitted a plan to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission to return its decommissioned 7000-series railcars to service. They are currently testing technology to measure the width between wheels to monitor for the defect that caused a Blue Line derailment in the fall. Metro says the trains are likely to remain out of service until at least April. (Justin George / Post)
Many of DC’s streatery and expanded sidewalk pilot programs driven by the pandemic may become permanent, making conversations about accessibility more urgent. Some of these programs, such as those widening narrow sidewalks, have improved accessility, while others require some adjustments. (Chelsea Cirruzzo / Axios DC)
The Maryland State Highway Administration is holding a meeting this week to discuss the recent Wheaton bike lane pilot program. Many supported the program, though others raised concerns about safety and the elimination of a turn lane. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Changes to DC’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act process during the pandemic meant to keep tenants in place are raising the ire of multifamily developers, who say the law is depressing multifamily investment. (Jacob Wallace / Bisnow)
The developer of the former Marriott Wardman Park hotel is proposing 900 residential units for the Woodley Park site. The project would also add two acres of open space. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
