Breakfast links: The return of Yellow Line service
Fort Totten Metro station by Kyle Anderson licensed under Creative Commons.
Service on Yellow Line resumes across Potomac River
Yellow Line service across the Potomac River resumed on Sunday, marking the end of an eight-month, $384 million rehabilitation project for a bridge and tunnel that dates back to the 1970s. During the closure, affected Yellow Line stations were assisted by free shuttle buses as well as additional Green Line and Blue Line train service. (WTOP)
DC mayor, councilmembers divided over key housing and transportation issues
Proposals in the DC budget reveal divisions between Mayor Muriel Bowser’s priorities and those of various councilmembers ahead of a voted scheduled for May 16, such as whether and how to fund free bus service and a $2 congestion fee on downtown ride-hailing trips. The two branches of government also differ on the level of funding needed for emergency housing benefits and the conditions of a proposed $40 million tax abatement for office-to-residential conversions. (Post)
Adams Morgan ANC votes to support increasing the number of bars allowed
The advisory neighborhood commission for Adams Morgan unanimously voted last week to increase the neighborhood cap on new liquor licenses for taverns. The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board, the entity with decisive — rather than advisory — authority in the matter, will vote on the ANC’s recommendation in the near future. Comissioners said they support raising the cap in part to reduce the number of vacant storefronts in the neighborhood. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / DCist)
Number of unhoused people in DC increases by nearly 12 percent
Nearly 5,000 people in the District live outside or in shelters, with nearly 50% experiencing homelessness for the first time. This marks a significant jump from last year’s record low in the number of unhoused people, a decline that had been possible in part due to federal emergency spending. (Sarah Y. Kim / DCist)
Montgomery County pursues BRT expansion
Building on a 2013 bus rapid transit (BRT) master plan, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is pushing for an increase in funding for transit, including BRT, to help make the county more economically competitive in the region. BRT is much less expensive than rail transit, which means it requires a smaller investment of resident and business tax dollars than heavy rail. (John Besche / Streetsblog USA. Tip: Former Commenter)
Developer plans 400-unit residential project to boost activity in Crystal City
A developer is proposing to partially demolish Crystal Plaza Apartments in Crystal City and replace it with a 25-story, 400-unit apartment building. According to the developer, the building would contribute to the “18-hour active environment” sector plan for the neighborhood by introducing new pedestrian and retail activity. (UrbanTurf)
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