Breakfast links: Maryland has chosen a team to expand the Beltway
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Maryland selects a design team for Beltway expansion
The Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Transportation Authority have selected a group of developers and consultants to design Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed expansion of the Beltway and I-270. (Bruce DePuyt / WTOP)
The Idaho Stop won’t be the Virginia Stop, for now
Virginia Senate has set aside a proposal to let bicyclists roll through stop signs, instead moving to commission a study of how the “Idaho Stop” works in other states. (Luz Lazo / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Some DC essential workers can get vaccinated
Grocery store, social service outreach, manufacturing, and food packaging workers are now eligible for vaccines in DC along with seniors and healthcare workers. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
The fight over Arlington’s tree canopy
Arlington residents have formed a group to protect their neighborhoods’ mature trees from new development. The group hopes to preserve the area’s green spaces and mature tree specimens among increasing development and urbanization. (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post)
Alexandria, Arlington school systems submit plans to offer in-person learning in March
The Alexandria and Arlington school systems have submitted proposals to resume limited in-person classes in March. Both systems would allow students who opt to return to school to do so on a limited basis. (Hannah Natanson / Post)
What’s in Arlington County’s next proposed budget?
Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz’s new budget proposal increases the overall budget by 1.4 percent, including a fund for coronavirus response. The budget also makes cuts in several places to help address a $26 million shortfall. (Joe DeVoe / ARLNow)
Kojo talks with local leaders about systemic racism
WAMU’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show spoke with local leaders in a community event this week regarding the region’s ability to address racial inequality and systemic racism. (WAMU)
Metro needs to improve service for people with disabilities
A Metro watchdog says MetroAccess trips need better tracking of trip lengths and routes to improve paratransit services. (Debbie Truong / DCist)
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