Advocates hold banner calling for safer streets at DC rally on July 27, 2022 by Joe Flood licensed under Creative Commons.

WAMU profiles families affected by traffic violence in the region

Deaths caused by drivers in the region have reached their highest levels in 15 years, despite “Vision Zero” (no traffic deaths) commitments from the governments of DC, Montgomery County, and other jurisdictions. The interviewees called for streets to be designed with safety in mind, and for drivers to be more responsible and careful.  (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)  

Two more people killed by drivers in traffic crashes in the region since Saturday

A man was struck and killed by a driver on the Dulles Toll Road on Wednesday. A woman on a bicycle died after the driver of a flatbed truck struck her on Thursday afternoon in Bethesda.    (Omari Daniels / Post, Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)  

Federal Highway Administration green lights Hogan’s Beltway, I-270 expansion plan

Though the Federal Highway Administration has approved the plan, the Maryland Board of Public Works still needs to decide on the contract this fall. Both the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates oppose the current plans and have outlined competing proposals.  (Jordan Pascale / DCist)  

Metro advises Yellow Line riders to make plans soon for 8-month-long shutdown

Repair and construction projects starting September 10 will shut down the Yellow Line completely and disrupt Blue Line service. Tunnel work may also cause odors to seep into stations. Some bus shuttles will replace trains in Virginia and crossing into DC.   (Matt Blitz / ARLnow)  

Prince George’s County Schools facing challenges again with school bus routes

While school system leaders have asked for patience as they work through onboarding new drivers and combating a driver shortage, some parents are still not happy with how the routes were created.   (Rafael Sanchez-Cruz / WUSA 9)  

Arlington planetarium to reopen

After several years of renovations, the nonprofit facility adjacent to Washington-Liberty High School, and within walking distance of Metro, will reopen this fall with a new director and new programming.   (Matt Blitz / ARLNow)  

Silver Spring retiree fixes and donates bicycles to Afghan refugees

Manuel Vera has fixed and donated nearly 300 bicycles since the pandemic started, and many of them have gone to Afghan families that have been resettled in the area.  (Héctor Alejandro Arzate / DCist)  

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