Breakfast links: Metro considers an “express” option for the Silver Line
A 7000-series train rolls into a station by ep_jhu licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro considers ways to add “express” Silver Line train
The hypothetical “express” version of the Silver Line could shave up to six minutes of travel time from the end of the Silver Line extension to Metro Center by skipping less popular stops. Because there is no third or fourth track, the time savings from an “express” service would be limited to the time it takes for an express train to catch up to the train in front of it. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Report finds Alexandria’s Seminary Road Diet to be a success
The Seminary Road Diet, which reduced four lanes of traffic to two and added bike lanes and a center turn lane, saw a 41% reduction in annual crashes along the impacted one-mile section when compared to the section before the changes. There have not been any crashes leading to death or serious injury since the redesign. (James Cullum / ALXNow)
Fairfax County prepares for a precarious future with new climate resilience plan
The Resilient Fairfax plan studies anticipated impacts of climate change, with a focus on increased heat, flooding, and storm damage. Included in the plan is the creation of climate resilience hubs to protect residents during extreme weather events and power outages. (Jacob Fenston / DCist)
Metro police officially begin issuing citations for fare evasion
As of Tuesday, WMATA started issuing fines and citations for fare evasion after complaints from customers and revenue gaps for the agency. WMATA is looking for ways to support riders who genuinely cannot pay the fares at the District- and regional levels. (abc7news)
Temporary MoCo planning officials announce their plans
The new temporary members of the Montgomery County Planning Board were introduced last week. The new acting planning director announced goals that include supporting Planning Department staff and pushing ongoing masterplans and studies along. (Apps Bichu / Bethesda Beat)
Prince George’s planning and parks departments to move into new Largo headquarters
Prince George’s County is looking to buy a University of Maryland Global Campus building to headquarter its planning and parks departments and its planning board. The Planning Board Chair Peter Shapiro said the move would streamline operations and help in the “transformation of downtown Largo.” (Dan Brendel / Business Journal)
Alexandria’s Holmes Run Trail to be finished in 2024
The Holmes Run Trail sustained heavy damage from flooding in 2018 and 2019. The latest report says full trail recovery won’t be finished until mid- or late 2024. (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)
500 new affordable units proposed for Fairfax County
Developer Peterson Companies is looking to build 500 affordable housing units near the Innovation Center Metro station in Fairfax County. The company is seeking changes to the county’s land use designations for its site under the Site-specific Plan Amendment process. (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)
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