Breakfast links: 7000-series return and Silver Line extension both delayed
The interior of a 7000-series train by SounderBruce licensed under Creative Commons.
Two pieces of bad news for Metro
Metro’s 7000-series train delays will continue at least through the summer, the agency said Thursday. In addition, the Silver Line extension won’t open until at least July 1, missing its early 2022 target. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Federal allocation keeps 11th Street Bridge Park on track
The 11th Street Bridge Park remains on track to break ground in early 2023 thanks to a $3 million allocation in the recently adopted federal budget. The money brings the park close to its fundraising goal. (Michael Neibauer / Business Journal)
MoCo Council supports I-270 transit plan
The Montgomery County Council expressed support for the Corridor Forward plan, which outlines transit recommendations along the I-270 corridor including bus rapid transit lines. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
Fairfax Connector launches strategic plan survey
The Fairfax Connector bus service is undergoing a 10-year transit strategic planning process including a survey that launched on Tuesday. (David Taube / FFXnow)
Public park proposed for Lorton landfill
A landfill in Lorton that closed in 2018 could become a public park under a new proposal by Fairfax County. Officials say the park would be the highest park in Fairfax County. (David Taube / FFXnow)
11th Street Bridge Park to include “mussel beach” playground
The anticipated elevated park over the Anacostia River is set to include a playground paying tribute to freshwater mussels, which are being used to help filter the Anacostia of pollutants and improve the ecosystem. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / DCist)
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