Photo by Mark Michaelis on Flickr.

Rail and trail

There may be a new tunnel for the Capital Crescent Trail where the Purple Line will go through Bethesda. Montgomery County discussed razing the Apex Building above the tracks last year instead the owner plans to redevelop the site. (Bethesda Beat)  

Georgetown at the Franklin

Georgetown University’s proposal to turn the historic Franklin School into a performing arts center gained approval from the ANC. The District owns the building and has weighed multiple redevelopment ideas there. (Post)  

We have a deal

A new deal between the District and Pepco will make way for a soccer stadium at Buzzard Point and a power substation for the company. (WBJ)  

Streetcar substitute

Arlington County is working on plans to replace the canceled streetcar on Columbia Pike and in Crystal City, but they won’t be ready until May. Some residents wonder why alternative transit options are taking so long. (Post)  

Klingle conversion coming

DC’s Klingle Road will soon become Klingle Trail, with construction slated to begin in March. DDOT is now working to restore Klingle Creek, which has been damaged by years of erosion. (WTOP)  

VRE growth spurt

Virginia Railway Express is growing. Reverse service to places like Manassas could be in its future, along with an extension to Gainesville. The Spotsylvania Station opened yesterday. (Potomac Local)  

Split spreads

Transportation start-up Split is expanding its service in DC. Unlike Uber and Lyft, Split creates high-tech carpools, picking up and dropping off passengers along its route. (WBJ)  

And…

Maryland Governor Hogan says he is now cancer-free. (Post) … Should 16-and 17-year-olds be allowed to vote in the District? (Post) … The next ‘Real Housewives’ franchise will be set in Potomac.  God help us all. (Post)