Breakfast links: Lack of oversight was the cause of Silver Line delays, a report finds
Construction near Dulles Airport Metro station by airbus777 licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro report finds fault in Silver Line management
A new report by Metro’s inspector general finds that progress on the Silver Line has been delayed by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)’s failure to fully investigate problems and provide updates to WMATA. (Lori Aratani / Post)
The Line Hotel didn’t meet its criteria for abatement
An audit of the Line Hotel finds that it did not meet the criteria to qualify for a $46 million abatement. The report finds that the hotel hired 19 fewer DC residents than required to qualify for the abatement, as well as failing to give all apprenticeships to DC residents. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
Virginia passess measure to protect trans students
A new bill signed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam will require the Virginia Department of Education to develop and codify procedures and policies to ensure the fair treatment of transgender students in the Commonwealth. (Hannah Natanson / Post)
Jack Evans asks for his job back
During a forum for Ward 2 candidates, Jack Evans made a public plea in an effort to win his old council seat back after he resigned over ethics violations in January. The former councilmember’s apology was met with boos from attendees. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Palisades Safeway redevelopment comes into focus
A proposal for the redeveloped of the Safeway in Palisades includes additional senior units, up to 4,000 square feet of retail and more space for the weekend farmers market to expand into. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
Two Orange Line stations close for the weekend
The Vienna and Dunn Loring Metro stations will be closed this weekend in order to lay the groundwork for major repairs this summer. Shuttle bus service will be available. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
395 Express Lane closures coming to Virginia
In addition to closures on the Orange Line, Virginia commuters will need to plan for weekend closures of the I-395 Express Lanes. While they will only be closed on weekends, the closures are expected to go into May. (Max Smith / WTOP)
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