Breakfast links: Transit is still a frightening necessity for many essential workers
A DC Metrobus by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.
Essential workers still struggle to stay safe on transit
Essential workers who still rely on public transit continue to face challenges to maintain social distancing as some bus routes attract standing room-only crowds, despite a historic drop in ridership. (Justin George / Post)
MoCo looks to enforce social distancing at construction sites
The Montgomery County Department of Health is developing a system to vet complaints for construction crews and other essential workers not following social distancing guidelines per an executive order issued by Governor Hogan last week. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
Howard’s plans for a more walkable campus
Howard University is looking to a number of projects to create a more walkable campus, including wider sidewalks, a new bike lane, a new athletics center, more student housing, and a new library complex. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Maryland’s COVID-19 data uncovers racial disparties
New data tracking COVID-19 cases in Maryland echoes the wide racial disparities seen throughout the country, with African-American and immigrant neighborhoods more likely to be affected by the pandemic. (Daniella Cheslow / WAMU)
New Virginia law allows localities to remove Confederate statues
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill into law on Saturday that grants the state’s cities and counties to remove and relocate Confederate statues from public spaces. (WAMU)
Steamlined permitting process attracts hundreds in DC
Two years ago, DC’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs launched a program to speed up the permitting process for developers and property owners. Since then, the Velocity and Expedition Services has processed hundreds of applications and generated over $20 million in fees. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
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