Breakfast links: The measures people say will bring them back to Metro
A pandemic rush hour on Metro by Libby Solomon.
Riders tell Metro cleaning, distancing, and frequency will bring them back
Recent surveys found that the major barriers for riders returning to transit were related to cleaning procedures, crowding, and service frequency — but not cost. Metro is using this information to lure riders back as the pandemic wanes. (DCist)
Montgomery County school rezoning could could improve integration, reduce crowding
A long-awaited boundary analysis report from Montgomery County released on Thursday details how the school system could make schools more racially and economically integrated and ease crowding by rezoning less than 10% of students. (Donna St. George / Post)
New plans for Amazon HQ2 released
Amazon released renderings of HQ2 Phase 2 on Wednesday in advance of its presentation to Arlington’s Long Range Planning Committee. Construction of Phase 1 is already underway as Amazon ramps up hiring for the new headquarters. (ARLnow)
White House working with Congress to tweak D.C. statehood bill
White House lawyers are discussing a change to the statehood bill with members of Congress that they hope will reduce opposition in the Senate. The change offers a different solution for the federal district’s electoral college votes. (Post)
Metro will resume additional bus service next month
Metro’s board was told on Thursday that an additional 60 bus routes will be added in early June, bringing Metrobus service to about 85% of its pre-pandemic level. (John Aaron / WTOP)
Maryland’s Purple Line construction does not violate Clean Water Act, court rules
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling that the construction of the Purple Line does not violate the Clean Water Act. This was the final lawsuit filed by opponents of the project. (Katherine Shaver / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Homelessness in Washington region lowest since 2001
Homelessness in the region declined 15% since last year, according to January’s annual point-in-time count. There was a reduction in homeless veterans but African Americans remain disproportionately affected by homelessness. (Kristi King / WTOP)
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