Breakfast links: Silver Line extension officially certified
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Silver Line extension obtains official certification
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission officially certified the Silver Line extension less than a week before its official opening. WMATA attributes collaboration with the safety commission as the reason for the swift approval. (Justin George / Post)
Tysons residents enjoy new pedestrian bridge
Tysons residents can now explore the area more conveniently thanks to a brand-new bridge that allows them to walk over the Beltway. Before, people had to drive around the area in order to run basic errands. (Adam Tuss / NBC4)
Baltimore DOT head to take position in Baltimore mayor’s office
Steve Sharkey was appointed to the director position by then-mayor Jack Young in 2019 and since then has been credited with facilitating the adoption of Baltimore’s Complete Streets Manual and prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety. (Emily Sullivan / Baltimore Banner)
Pedestrian struck by driver in Gaithersburg on Thursday
A driver struck a pedestrian in Gaithersburg on Thursday, coming just two days after the city saw an elderly couple struck and killed by a driver. The pedestrian in Thursday’s incident is currently in critical condition. (WJLA-TV)
Loudoun County Transit workers authorize potential strike
Ninety-six percent of Loudoun County Transit workers have voted in favor of a potential strike against their employer, private contractor Keolis, over low wages, insufficient benefits, and inadequate staffing. The vote comes less than a week ahead of the opening of the Silver Line extension. (Aja Drain / DCist)
Arlington-based nonprofit set to renovate affordable housing complexes
The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing has two affordable housing complexes slated for renovations, pending funding from the Arlington County Board. If approved, the APAH will be able to replace certain buildings and upgrade the others, which were built in the 1940s and haven’t seen new renovations for over a decade. (Jo DeVoe / ARLNow)
DDOT plans to expand popular e-scooter program
The District Department of Transportation has authorized the expansion of e-scooter services throughout the District. The expansion comes with new regulations emphasizing rider safety and equitable distribution of scooters throughout the city. Anticipating increased ridership, eight companies are now competing for five separate permits. (Luz Lazo / Post)
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