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Metro audit finds inadequate training and a culture of rule breaking
Metro ineffectively teaches train operators and some parts of the system operate in a culture that disregards written operational rules, instructions, and manuals, according to an audit conducted by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. (Justin George / Post)
DDOT asks two restaurants to remove streateries near Nationals Park
A pair of Navy Yard restaurants are waiting to see if they can continue operating their outdoor seating after DDOT shut down the seating on Tuesday citing pedestrian and traffic safety concerns near Nationals Park. (Avery Kleinman / DCist)
66 homes in Old Town could be redeveloped into a 529-unit mixed-use project
The Samuel Madison Homes community in north Old Town, Alexandria could be redeveloped into a mixed-use development adding over 500 units — more than half of which will be affordable and workforce housing. (Jacob Wallace / Bisnow. Tip: Aaron W)
K Street Transitway construction on track to begin early next year
The K Street Transitway design is expected to be completed by the fall, with construction starting early next year. The project will remove old service roads, add dedicated bus lanes, and improve biking and pedestrian infrastructure. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Metro seeks to diversity its revenue with 10 year plan
Metro announced a plan to build housing and commercial spaces on 20 of its properties, hoping it will generate more customers and revenue for the agency. (Justin George / Post)
Elementary school student struck by driver in Bethesda
An Ashburn Elementary School student is in critical condition after a driver struck him near a school bus stop in Bethesda. According to the police, the driver “left the roadway” and hit the boy, his father, who had minor injuries, and his 18-month-old sibling, who was left uninjured. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Garage symbolizes little movement toward transit-oriented growth near East Falls Church Metro
While Arlington has encouraged transit-oriented development near other Metro stations, single-family zoning is holding up the addition of affordable housing in East Falls Church. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow. Tip: Calvin Ho)
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