Breakfast links: Hogan’s I-270 highway expansion plan is back in business thanks to bus lane addition

LinksBy Latisha Johnson (Contributor) July 22, 2021

I-270 by Adam Fagen licensed under Creative Commons.

Maryland’s highway plan gets second life

The Transportation Planning Board reversed its earlier vote and is now in favor of Gov. Larry Hogan’s highway plan to widen I-270 and part of the Capital Beltway with toll lanes. Hogan added some bus lane funding to win support from some Montgomery County officials.  (Katherine Shaver / Post. Tip: Chester B.)

MPD is establishing a bike unit

The Metropolitan Police Department is creating a unit that will travel by bike and scooter to address the recent increase in violent crime. Getting out of patrol cars is meant to be more efficient and improve police-community relationships.  (Catherine Whelan / DCist)

Tenants protest unsanitary conditions at Alexandria apartments

A group of residents of Morgan Properties locations in Alexandria are protesting unexplained utility spikes and unsanitary conditions such as rats, mold, and holes in the wall.  (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)

Montgomery County prepares for possible COVID-19 surge

Montgomery County health officials are developing contingency plans in case COVID-19 restrictions need to be reinstated due to a rise in infection rates. The county has seen a spike over the past few weeks but no increase in hospitalizations or deaths.  (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)

Study shows massive crash rate on I-83 in Baltimore

A study found that the crash rate on Baltimore’s Jones Falls Expressway, or I-83, is more than double that of other Maryland highways, with about 38 crashes per mile between 2010 and 2014.  (Colin Campbell / Baltimore Sun. Tip: Chester B.)

Excluded workers urge DC Council to increase support

Last Friday, the Excluded Workers Coalition rallied to support increased funding for workers excluded from federal aid and other protections, including domestic workers, day laborers, and others who rely on non-traditional sources of income.  (Ambar Castillo / City Paper)

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