Breakfast links: Here’s how much Maryland’s new toll lanes might cost

LinksBy Liam Sullivan (Contributor) February 26, 2021

Variable tolls in Virginia by Wayan Vota licensed under Creative Commons.

Maryland officials estimate new tolls will average $4-$5 per trip

Maryland’s planned toll lanes for the Beltway and I-270 would be the state’s first dynamic tolls, with pricing fluctuating with traffic. Officials estimate that the average trip would cost $4 to $5.  (Katherine Shaver / Post)

Metro’s police chief says department is working to address bias

The Metro Transit Police chief shared with Metro’s board a range of actions that the department is taking to address concerns about racial bias and use of force, including a revision of past standards and efforts to improve transparency.   (Justin George / Post)

Virginia bans Styrofoam food containers for businesses

Virginia legislators voted to ban polystyrene (i.e. Styrofoam) food containers for restaurants. The change will take effect beginning in 2023 with smaller businesses needing to come into compliance by 2025.  (Michelle Murillo / WTOP)

Montgomery County Council approves limited solar farm expansion

The Montgomery County Council approved a zoning change to allow solar farms in parts of the county’s Agricultural Reserve. The final change is far smaller than advocates hoped for, but does allow for 1,800 acres to be used for solar farms.  (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Magazine)

Man dies after Anacostia Metro platform shooting

Marcus Covington, 49, died after he was shot on the platform of the Anacostia Metro station on Tuesday afternoon.  (Peter Hermann / Post. Tip: Chester B.)

New Key Boulevard elementary school in Arlington closer to a name

The new elementary school on Key Boulevard in Arlington is one step closer to a new name, with a committee landing on two final options: Innovation Elementary School or Gateway Elementary School.  (Joe DeVoe / ARLNow)

Columbia Heights dance organization opens a new theater

The Dance Institute of Washington is opening a new theater, even as the public cannot yet visit it in person. The Fabian Barnes Black Box Theater “opens” this week with online programming, which will continue until in-person performances can resume.  (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)

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