By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • January 16, 2020
This past fall, I attended a series of weekly classes on the past, present, and future of Baltimore’s public transit infrastructure and how to better advocate for it. Transportation 101 was hosted by the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA), a leading local transit interest group. And, while the courses focused specifically on Baltimore-area transit, many of its lessons are just as applicable to several other communities throughout the region.
In December of 2018, the DC Council passed a bill setting a challenge for large buildings across the District to meet new energy code standards by 2026. The law prescribes two different paths: one for new construction and existing buildings performing at or above a median level of energy efficiency scores according to the federal government’s program; another for buildings below that median.
Under a proposed budget, Metro could increase rush hour base fare, as well as expand service until 2 am on weekends. The changes will be reviewed and voted on by the Metro Board. (Margaret Barthel / WAMU)
Two pedestrians were struck and killed by drivers this week and three others were also injured, all in Montgomery County. (Justin Jouvenal / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Metro board members delayed a funding vote for the Silver Line after new information about construction and software revealed that the project may have new issues to address before opening. While originally scheduled to open last year, the Silver Line is supposed to open in fall 2020. (Justin George / Post)
Under a new policy, those living under the underpass on K St NE will not be allowed to return, after the city removed tents and inhabitants Thursday. Though the city has removed inhabitants of the underpass multiple times, the new policy will not permit new individuals to take up residence under the underpass. (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post)
Howard University will receive 152 pieces of art by African American artists, valued at $2.5 million, donated by the widow of a former professor. The art includes pieces dating back to the 1860s. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
Four Metro stations in Montgomery County will be closed over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will perform work on the Purple Line, so there will be no service at the Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, and Silver Spring stations from Saturday through Monday. Free shuttle service buses will be provided between Glenmont and Takoma. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Magazine)
