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WMATA board asks DC Council to delay free bus plan

DC may need to delay its free Metrobus plan following a letter from WMATA’s board expressing concerns, although the board supports the proposed expansion of 24-hour bus service on some routes in DC. The DC Council had proposed funding the initiative through the reallocation of funds away from the K Street Transitway. Council Chair Phil Mendelson suggests that he may require that any restoration of funding for the K Street Transitway be contingent upon a project redesign. (Editor’s note: GGWash board chair Tracy Hadden Loh is also on WMATA’s board.)  (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)  

Alexandria may extend public comment period for zoning reform plans

Alexandria is considering a wide range of zoning reforms intended to increase housing supply and affordability and help to desegregate the city. Because of complaints expressed by a citizens association in Del Ray, the city may extend the public comment period by two months following release of the “zoning for housing” plan.   (James Cullum / ALXNow)  

Marc Elrich wants to defund Little Falls Parkway road diet

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced his desire to eliminate funding for the road diet on Bethesda’s Little Falls Parkway, citing some residents’ concerns about additional traffic congestion in surrounding neighborhoods.  (Ginny Bixby / MoCo360)  

Complete streets project in Herndon is complete after one year

Road improvements for Herndon’s Van Buren Street began one year ago and are now complete. The improvements include wider travel lanes, additional bike lanes, and wider sidewalks. The town hopes the changes will make the street safer for cyclists and pedestrians.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)  

DC Housing Authority Director to leave agency

Brenda Donald, Director of the DC Housing Authority, will leave the agency by summertime. While the announcement did not cite an explanation, federal agencies and elected officials have criticized Donald’s tenure.  (Morgan Baskin / DCist)  

Teens will take over social media accounts for Montgomery County’s transportation department next week

On May 8, teenagers from Montgomery County will take over social media channels for the county’s transportation department to share content about transportation safety and raise awareness of the county’s Vision Zero goal.  (Kate Ryan / WTOP)  

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