Breakfast links: Virginia legislators to attempt repeal of the state’s 2035 zero-emissions vehicle target
Some Virginia legislators will try again to repeal emissions standards in next session
Virginia State House members did not vote in their special session Wednesday on repealing a law tying their emissions standards to California’s, which requires both states to only sell zero-emissions vehicles by 2035, but some lawmakers insist that they will bring the vote back up in their next session. (Nick Minock / WJLA)
Cyclist and pedestrian path to Rockville Pike near White Flint will reopen
A path near the White Flint Metro that offers an alternative to the Rockville Pike for cyclists and pedestrians in adjacent neighborhoods will reopen after residents and local travelers recently organized to persuade the company that owns the White Flint mall property and Montgomery County to reopen the path. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
Inspections of DC cannabis gifting shops delayed
District government officials will not begin inspection of cannabis gifting shops this month as they previously announced last month after concerns were raised by internal departments over how they would work together for enforcement. There are no plans to resume the inspections. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
Fairfax County solicits innovative clean energy ideas
Fairfax County, George Mason University, and a local nonprofit called Smart City Works are holding a clean energy innovation challenge. Teams will pitch projects that can improve energy efficiency, increase renewable electricity use, and encourage the use of electric vehicles. The county’s Energy and Climate Action Plan aims for carbon neutrality by 2050. (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)
MoCo to hold public meetings on pedestrian master plan process
The Montgomery County Planning Department held a virtual meeting on Wednesday and will hold another in-person on September 13 in Wheaton to collect public feedback on the first draft of their preliminary pedestrian master plan. The stated goals for the plan emphasize safety, comfort, convenience, accessibility, and compliance with existing “Vision Zero” plans. (Montgomery Community Media)
One of the first Black-designed and owned post-Reconstruction DC buildings is still active
The Washington Post shares the history as well as current plans for the True Reformer Building at 12th and U Street NW. The building was one of the first Black-owned buildings on the stretch and has remained through all the changes and challenges of U Street NW. (Joe Heim / Post)
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