Breakfast links: Bike parking cost overruns mean Metro paid nearly $20,000 per space
The Bike & Ride ribbon cutting at the College Park-University of Maryland Station in 2012 by Matt’ Johnson licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro spent $6 million on three secure bike parking facilities
Because of cost overruns, Metro paid $6 million for three Bike &Ride facilities at three Metro stations with 304 total spaces, working out to slightly less than $20,000 per space, according to a report from WMATA’s Office of the Inspector General. (Eliza Berkon / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Maryland residents are stuck with Purple Line’s uncertain future
Now that the Purple Line’s construction is up in the air, people and businesses along the corridor are living with an endless construction site. Meanwhile, the state has no timeline as to when construction might resume. (Katherine Shaver, Luz Lazo / Post)
Residents near the Northern Bus Garage want it to house only electric buses
WMATA’s Northern Bus Garage is undergoing reconstruction and scheduled to reopen in four years, but locals say they only want it to reopen if all its buses are electric, citing noise and fumes. Metro says that timeline isn’t realistic. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Bethesda businesses seek more outside space
Businesses are working with Montgomery County’s Shared Streets Initiative to try to close parts of Bethesda Avenue to cars in order to keep up with demand for outside space for customers. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)
Affordable Dwelling Unit developers face high costs and little guidance
People developing Affordable Dwelling Units in the District are having a tough time getting guidance on how to build, and the high costs of developing such units often run counter to the goal of creating affordable living spaces. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Pricey condos are being built to lure Amazon workers
A new development near the future Potomac Yard Metro station in Alexandria will feature condo units priced between $600,000 and $1 million that are targeted at Amazon HQ2 workers. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
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