Breakfast links: Metro says trains are a little less delayed

LinksBy Latisha Johnson (Contributor) November 18, 2021

The dreaded “DLY” by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.

Metro announces slight train time improvement

Metro announced that train times have marginally improved since removing the 7000-series train cars from operation after a Blue Line derailment last month. Metro has brought back older rail cars to help improve frequency.   (Zeke Hartner / WTOP)

The Maryland lawmaker who doesn’t own a car

Del. Robbyn Lewis’s move to Baltimore in the late 1990s has helped shape her perspective on public transit as a lawmaker. Years after getting rid of her car, Lewis reflects on the challenges — and joys — of navigating Baltimore without one.  (Ian Duncan / Post)

Amazon HQ2 construction is well underway

The first two Amazon HQ2 buildings are set to be completed in 2023, with workers building skyward and completing a new floor every 10 days.  (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)

Some DC renters are browsing apartments in greener pastures

A report from Apartment List found that 40% of DC renters who use Apartment List are looking at listings outside of the DC metro area. Baltimore and Philadelphia are the most-searched cities for DC renters.   (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)

Petworth elementary school to be renamed after Congressman John Lewis

The DC Council voted to rename West Elementary School in Petworth after Congressman John Lewis. The renaming is part of an effort to reexamine public buildings and spaces named after people who have violated the DC Human Rights Act.   (Debbie Truong / DCist)

Montgomery County to reinstate mask mandate

The pendulum swings back: Montgomery County is reinstating the indoor mask mandate starting on Saturday due to the county experiencing seven consecutive days of “substantial” COVID-19 transmissions.   (Colleen Grablick / DCist)

National parks to test environmentally friendly transit

A new pilot made possible by the federal infrastructure bill will explore using innovative green-friendly transportation and travel technologies on public lands.  (AP / WTOP)

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