I-270 as it approaches by Adam Fagen licensed under Creative Commons.

Transurban pulls out of proposed Maryland toll lane expansion

An Australia-based company that was the lead partner in a plan to build toll lanes to widen I-270 and parts of the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County announced that they will exit the project.  (Bryan P. Sears / Maryland Matters)  

With inventory low, housing prices remain high in DC

High-interest rates are keeping many potential home sellers out of the market. As inventory continues to remain low in the Washington region, the price of homes on the market continues to remain high.  (UrbanTurf)  

Metro stations in Loudoun County struggle to attract riders

Remote work, a strike among transit workers, and issues with 7000-series railcars are why most Metro stations in Loundoun County aren’t seeing a ton of riders.  (Justin George / Post)  

Month-long OmniRide stike in Northern Virginia ends

Yesterday, the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission reached a deal with union bus operators that will allow the OmniRide bus routes to resume service in Prince William County and Loudoun County.   (WTOP)  

Ground breaks on new W&OD Trail bridge in Reston

Construction began last week on the new pedestrian and cyclist bridge for the Washington & Old Dominion Trail over Wiehle Avenue in Reston. The project was funded by federal and state grants.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXnow)  

At seven months on the job, Randy Clarke talks hiring, riding the Metro with fellow riders

WMATA General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke spoke to the Washington Business Journal recently to reflect on his first seven months on the job. He spoke on their plans to hire, how the low staffing levels affected service, the Silver Line and Potomac Yard openings, and his dedication to using the system as a rider, even when he’s also delayed.  (Hannah Denham / Business Journal)  

MoCo launches new effort to attract farmers of color

Montgomery County Office of Agriculture and the Montgomery Countryside Alliance, a farmland protection nonprofit, have partnered to create a guide to support and attract more farmers of color. While the number of farmers of color is growing, the overall number in the county is still just under 10% of all farmers.  (Apps Bichu / MoCo360)  

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