Breakfast links: The Silver Line extension is finally built — but don’t start planning your trip just yet
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Future Silver Line station at Dulles International Airport by Rob Pegoraro licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro’s cloud has a Silver Line-ing
Metro’s had a tough autumn, but here’s one ever-so-slight sign of forward movement: construction on the Silver Line extension, originally meant to be complete, by 2016, is finally done. The line now goes through testing and training; no opening date has been set. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Maryland gives initial Beltway expansion contract a 50% funding boost
Maryland’s Board of Public Works voted 2-1 to approve an additional $45 million for the initial Beltway and I-270 widening engineering consultant contract, bumping the cost up by 50%. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
How will the 7000-series get back on track?
Metro has submitted a testing plan to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission that would allow it to get 7000-series trains back in service — but that day is still weeks or months in the future. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
DC Water will soon resume cutting off service for unpaid bills
DC Water has held off on cutting off service for unpaid bills during the pandemic, but will start again at the end of the month. The utility says people struggling to pay can work on payment plans and apply for assistance. (Zeke Hartner / WTOP)
Some worry about splitting Dupont Circle “gayborhood” in redistricting
Some activists are opposing redistricting proposals that would move part of Dupont Circle from Ward 2 into Ward 1, citing the neighborhood’s importance as a historically welcoming space for LGBTQ residents. (Lou Chibbaro Jr. / Washington Blade)
Summing up Metro
City Paper takes a deep dive into the calamities facing Metro and their effect on frustrated riders, and offers a “by the numbers” approach to understanding the system. (City Paper)
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