Breakfast links: Metro Board reviews the budget, mulling over fare increases and service changes

LinksBy Liam Sullivan (Contributor) January 17, 2020

Metro subway by Howard Lifshitz licensed under Creative Commons.

Metro Board reviews the 2021 budget

Under a proposed budget, Metro could increase rush hour base fare, as well as expand service until 2 am on weekends. The changes will be reviewed and voted on by the Metro Board.  (Margaret Barthel / WAMU)

Two pedestrians struck and killed, others injured in MoCo

Two pedestrians were struck and killed by drivers this week and three others were also injured, all in Montgomery County.   (Justin Jouvenal / Post. Tip: Chester B.)

Silver Line troubles raise questions of timeline

Metro board members delayed a funding vote for the Silver Line after new information about construction and software revealed that the project may have new issues to address before opening. While originally scheduled to open last year, the Silver Line is supposed to open in fall 2020.  (Justin George / Post)

Unhoused removed from K St underpass won’t be permitted to return

Under a new policy, those living under the underpass on K St NE will not be allowed to return, after the city removed tents and inhabitants Thursday. Though the city has removed inhabitants of the underpass multiple times, the new policy will not permit new individuals to take up residence under the underpass.  (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post)

Howard University acquires a new art collection

Howard University will receive 152 pieces of art by African American artists, valued at $2.5 million, donated by the widow of a former professor. The art includes pieces dating back to the 1860s.  (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)

Over holiday weekend four metro stations will close

Four Metro stations in Montgomery County will be closed over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will perform work on the Purple Line, so there will be no service at the Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, and Silver Spring stations from Saturday through Monday. Free shuttle service buses will be provided between Glenmont and Takoma.  (Dan Schere / Bethesda Magazine)

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