Ride On bus by MW Transit Photos licensed under Creative Commons.

MoCo backtracks on free Ride On fares

Switching from a preliminary decision of free Ride On fares through June 2023, county council members voted to charge $1 per ride instead of the pre-pandemic fee of $2. This decision coincides with what County Executive Marc Elrich initially thought was best because he wasn’t sure if federal money to subsidize the rides would continue. The change won’t be official until the council approves the budget next week.   (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)  

WMATA requests to bring 7000-series train cars back to service

The cars would be checked for safety on a daily basis if brought back. The removal of the cars, which make up 60% of the agency’s fleet, has caused severe reductions in Metrorail service since October.  (Justin George / Washington Post)  

DC at-large candidates criticize Housing Production Trust Fund

In a debate on Thursday, Chevy Chase advisory neighborhood commissioner Lisa Gore and Former DC Council staffer Dexter Williams called out the organization for allegedly awarding affordable housing contracts to applicants not recommended by the Office of Inspector General and mismanaging funds.   (Michael Brice-Saddler / Post)  

Arlington County Manager proposes $3.9 billion improvement plan

It would include stormwater initiatives, plus Metro and non-Metro transportation projects such as Vision Zero improvements, bridge replacements, and bike programs. Voters can decide on funding for some of the projects on election day in November.   (Brandi Bottalico / ARLNow)  

Fairfax plans to redevelop along Richmond Highway

The county aims to make the area more pedestrian-friendly by adding mixed-use developments, bike lanes, bus rapid transit lanes, and walkways. However, state officials also plan to widen the highway from four lanes to six.  (Antonio Olivo / Washington Post)  

Dulles Toll Road fees could increase to cover Silver Line costs

The proposed toll increases (approximately 25% on average) would be used to fund the completion of the Silver Line extension to Dulles International Airport.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)  

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