Breakfast links: Metro compensates passengers stuck on derailed train with $21 in SmarTrip credits
A Metrorail tunnel by SounderBruce licensed under Creative Commons.
What a derailment is worth
WMATA is reaching out to customers who were stuck on the train that derailed last week to offer them a $21 SmartTrip credit as compensation. But after a frightening two-hour ordeal, some riders are questioning whether it’s enough. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Karon Hylton-Brown’s family sues DC
The mother of Karon Hylton-Brown’s baby daughter is suing DC for up to $100 million. Hylton-Brown was killed in a moped crash after Metropolitan Police officers chased him; two officers have been indicted in the crash. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
Montgomery bill would regulate e-scooters
A Montgomery County e-scooter bill that expired last year is making a comeback. It would create more stringent regulations for e-scooter riders, require private e-scooter owners to register with the county, and set standards for parking and visibility. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Metro Board hires safety experts amid federal investigation
As a result of last week’s 7000-series train derailment, Metro’s board will hire outside safety advisors to review practices and procedures. National Transportation Safety Board investigators are currently looking into into the incident. (Post)
DC’s 911 system is below the national standard
An audit found that DC’s 911 system is falling short in how quickly calls are answered and crews are dispatched. The audit also revealed a culture of bullying at the call center. (Neal Augenstein / WTOP)
Montgomery County mask mandate could soon have an end date
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will automatically end when the county sees “moderate” COVID-19 transmission for seven consecutive days. Officials say the county could enter moderate transmission by the end of the week. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
Alexandria seeks millions in flood mitigation funding
Alexandria is applying for up to $60 million in funding from FEMA and Virginia state agencies for flood mitigation projects, though it’s not clear how much the city will actually get. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
The benefits of trauma-informed design
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have renewed interest in trauma-informed design, which integrates safety, acceptance, and empathy in design decisions from hallway lighting to connections with nature. (Carl Winfield / Next City)
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