Pedestrians and a cyclist on a CaBi bike cross the intersection at 17th Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW by Mike Maguire licensed under Creative Commons.

DC moves closer to banning right turns on red by 2025

The DC Council unanimously voted in favor of beginning the process of banning right turns at most red lights by 2025 and allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs. Next steps include a second council vote and approval from Mayor Muriel Bowser and Congress. Right now, New York City is the only city in the US to ban right turns on red.  (Jordan Pascale / DCist)  

New MoCo app supports older adult mobility

Montgomery County recently launched a new tool that connects older adults with nonprofit volunteer ride providers, making it easier for residents to find a ride. The Montgomery County Volunteer Rides program provides accessible transportation for older residents based on their location as reported by their phones.  (Hannah Ziegler / Montgomery Community Media)  

Fairfax County contemplates “home share” program for seniors

This week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors discussed whether they should promote “home sharing” for older adults. “Home sharing” helps senior homeowners age in place, by providing accommodation to others in exchange for rent and household tasks. The county is deciding whether they should pilot a matching service for homeowners and tenants.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNOW)  

Metro will take new measures to increase passengers’ sense of safety

WMATA General Manager/CEO Randy Clarke says that Metro is going to hire crisis intervention specialists and increase police presence to make riders feel safer. Clarke also said more staff will be visible throughout the system as customer experience liaisons.  (Mike Murillo / WTOP)  

Contentious DC bill creates dedicated services for migrants

The DC Council passed emergency legislation to provide temporary services to migrants from the US-Mexico Border, but migrants will not be allowed to access DC’s homeless services system. Some DC officials, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, argue that the existing system is not equipped to meet the needs of the influx of migrants, so separate and dedicated services are necessary.  (Amanda Michelle Gomez / DCist)  

Maryland I-270 widening consortium selects a construction contractor

Accelerate Maryland Partners, the consortium that will help the Maryland Department of Transportation build Governor Larry Hogan’s I-270 and beltway widening and toll project, selected a construction contractor this week. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed concern about the company, citing project cost overruns in the past.  (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)  

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