Breakfast links: Metro’s board eyes free bus fare for low-income riders
The Metro board ponders free bus fare for low-income riders
The Metro Board will look into making some or all bus fares free for eligible riders. The move comes as Metro eyes changes to its business model in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the expected continued reduction in ridership. (Justin George / Post)
Montgomery County looks to trim funds for mass transit, police
The Montgomery County Executive’s new budget cuts funds for both policing and mass transit, as well as for the county’s Health and Human Services Department. The budget will need to be approved by the County Council. (Rebecca Tan / Post)
Loudoun County will remove a confederate monument in Leesburg
Loudoun County will remove a confederate monument that stands in front of its courthouse in Leesburg. (Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff / Post)
DC to add three new bus-only lanes
DC will add three, dedicated bus lanes to areas around the city, including in Chinatown. According to the Mayor, the move comes as the city continues to “reimagin[ing] public spaces.” (Nathan Diller / DCist)
Maryland’s Anne Arundel County doubles down on mask-wearing
Following a slight increase in the number of coronavirus cases, Anne Arundel County has issued new mask-wearing requirements that go beyond the state mandate. The county hopes to avoid the kind of shut down it saw this spring. (Post)
MLK Gateway Project in Anacostia moves into Phase Two
The MLK Gateway Project on Good Hope Road has moved on to the next portion of the project. The project will remove an existing building while creating new space for retail and apartments. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
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