Breakfast links: Metro derailment could pump the brakes on pandemic recovery
Mask sign in Metro station by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
Some worry Metro problems could derail regional recovery
Getting Metro ridership back up is seen as a key part of the region’s economic recovery from the pandemic. But after Metro pulled 60% of its fleet after a 7000-series train derailed last week, that recovery could be at risk. (Post)
DC Housing Authority board chair steps down amid contracting ethics questions
The DC Housing Authority’s board chair, Neil Albert, is resigning after a reporting from District Dig alleged he approved contracts for a company run by a “female companion” with whom he owns two homes. Albert is currently CEO of the Downtown DC BID.** (Mitch Ryals / City Paper)
Amazon HQ2 bid helped launch massive Loudoun County development
The Rivana at Innovation Station project in Loudoun County was part of an Amazon HQ2 bid that ended up losing to Arlington County. But the bid helped shape the vision for the massive development, which includes plans for nearly 2,000 homes and 1.8 million square feet of office space. (Jon Banister / Bisnow)
Service, interrupted
After Metro’s 7000-series fiasco, the transit system says to expect service disruptions to last through the end of the week, with 15-20 minute headways on the Red Line and 30-40 minute headways on all other lines. Because Metro doesn’t have any extra train capacity, “unforeseen gaps” are likely to result in more delays. (Margaret Barthel / DCist)
Prince George’s redistricting map gets more amendments
The Prince George’s County Council has made some amendments to a proposed redistricting map that has drawn controversy; one change would keep the University of Maryland in District 3 rather than moving it to District 1, as well as some other minor changes. A public hearing is set for November 16. (Karina Elwood / Post)
Buzzard Point plans include 451 apartments and a grocery store
Developers of a project in Buzzard Point have released plans that include 451 apartments in the first phase of consruction and a grocery store in the second phase. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Maryland proposes new state legislative maps in Montgomery
Maryland’s redistricting process is in full swing, with proposed state legislative and congressional districts rolling out for public feedback. The map proposals would include a number of changes for Montgomery County residents. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
13-year-old killed by driver in Prince William County
A driver struck and killed a 13-year-old boy who was trying to cross James Madison Highway at Graduation Drive in the Haymarket area of Prince William County on Tuesday. (Martin Weil / Post)
Who’s running in 2022?
A DCist guide offers a rundown of all the candidates who have so far announced campaigns for DC office in 2022, including the race for mayor, DC Council chair, council seats, and attorney general. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
**The Downtown DC Business Improvement District (BID) is a member of the DC Sustainable Transportation Coalition, which GGWash manages; the coalition’s membership includes ten of DC’s BIDs. Since Fall of 2020, GGWash has leased office space from the Downtown DC BID.
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