Breakfast links: WMATA starts engagement process for changes at Brookland Metro station
Brookland Metro station with Brookland Works building in the background by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.
WMATA opens public comment period for redevelopment of Brookland Metro station
WMATA is accepting public comments through September 22 on how to redevelop the two-acre site around the Red Line’s Brookland-CUA station in Northeast DC, in the hopes of increasing ridership through housing and retail growth. The move aligns with WMATA’s 10-year strategic plan to develop around its stations; the Brookland station could house around 400,000 square feet of mixed-use development and WMATA aims to add more than 400 residential units. (This article is behind a paywall). (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)
Ten years later, authors investigate Uber’s effect on DC
WAMU interviews Katie Wells, one of the authors (alongside Kafui Attoh and Declan Cullen) of a new book that explores Washington, DC, as a blueprint for Uber’s city expansion strategy. Wells describes the transportation and technology landscape of 2013 that created an opening for Uber, local government’s hesitance to regulate ride-hailing, labor factors, and other aspects of Uber’s trajectory. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Amtrak files eminent domain lawsuit for Baltimore tunnel project
Amtrak has filed an eminent domain lawsuit against West Baltimore property owners as part of its $6 billion project to replace the 150-year-old Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel, a bottleneck on the Northeast rail network. The lawsuit comes after negotiations failed to acquire properties for the project. The new tunnel, slated to open in 2033, aims to address safety concerns and improve rail efficiency. (This article may be behind a paywall). (Luz Lazo / Washington Post)
Rising food prices, reduced SNAP assistance, and food deserts compound food insecurity in Baltimore
Baltimore families grapple with intensified food insecurity due to rising prices and reduced assistance. Organizations like Beans & Bread report increased demand for free meals, especially among those in food deserts during school breaks. The end of pandemic-related SNAP benefits compounds the challenge, underscoring the need for accessible and affordable food solutions in the city. (This article is behind a paywall). (Dillon Mullan / The Baltimore Sun)
Fairfax officials hold community input session following teen killed by speeding driver on Burke Centre Parkway
Fairfax County officials held a community conversation Tuesday night asking residents of the area to bring their feedback on plans to improve the safety of Burke Centre Parkway after a teen was killed by a driver going double the speed limit. To improve the parkway the Virginia Department of Transportation has conducted speed limit studies, upgraded existing crosswalks, added new signage for left turns, and recently approved a pilot program for speed cameras. (Melissa Howell / WTOP)
Baltimore introduces new quicklink 40 Bus Route as first step in Red Line revitalization
The Maryland Transit Administration has introduced the Quicklink 40 bus route as part of the effort to revitalize the Baltimore Red Line project, initially proposed as a light rail connection between east and west Baltimore before being canceled by former Governor Larry Hogan. This new route consolidates existing lines without adding stops, improving rider efficiency. (This article is behind a paywall). (Dillon Mullan / The Baltimore Sun)
Alexandria’s speed cameras near schools will start ticketing September 18
On September 18, the five cameras set up in school zones near three campuses in Alexandria will begin issuing tickets, rather than warnings for speeding. The cameras were piloted in the 2022-2023 school year and will continue to give warnings this year for the next few weeks. (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)
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