Breakfast links: Metro wants an extensive review of Silver Line problems
Silver Line sign by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro taps a safety panel to investigate the Silver Line
Metro is requesting an independent oversight agency to investigate Phase 2 of the Silver Line. Its construction has been beset with problems such as cracks in concrete and faulty rail ties. (Lori Aratani / Post)
A pedestrian in Landover died after being struck by two drivers
On Saturday, a pedestrian died on the scene after being struck by two separate drivers in Landover, Prince George’s County. Police are still looking for both, and the victim has not yet been identified. (Jessica Contrera / Post)
Streetsblog’s top transpo villains include a familiar local name
Larry Hogan is one of Streetsblog’s Transportation Villains of the Year. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos also get a shoutout. (Aaron Short / Streetsblog USA)
Maryland collects data about motorists
Maryland collects both anonymous and identifiable data about motorists to assist law enforcement, and for planning purposes. (Eric Myers / Maryland Matters)
Want to report traffic violations? There’s an app for that
Next month, the District will launch an app called OurStreets that will allow users to report traffic violations such as obstructing bike lanes and distracted driving. DC officials hope to share data gathered from the app with other agencies. (Natalie Delgadillo / DCist)
A parking lot is planned for St. Elizabeths East redevelopment
A $21 million parking garage proposed for the massive St. Elizabeths East redevelopment will feature 120 charging stations for electric vehicles. A study found demand for parking will be driven by a new arena and commercial space. (Michael Neibauer / WBJ)
Interesting facts about DC’s Hillcrest neighborhood
The Hillcrest nieghborhood in Southeast DC offers breathtaking views of the Capitol and Washington Monument thanks to its relatively high elevation. The neighborhood is also home to the largest surviving plantation in DC and the residences of two former mayors. (Cordilia James and Rachel Sadon / DCist)
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