Breakfast links: All new cars must be zero-emission in Washington region by 2035
7th and H Streets NW by Tim Brown used with permission.
All new cars in Greater Washington must be zero-emission by 2035
The District finalized regulations that will require any new vehicle registered in DC to be zero-emission starting in 2035, following similar legislation in Maryland and Virginia. The regulations will not apply to cars older than 2035 models. (Jacob Fenston / DCist)
Virginia legislators to introduce bill to extend massive Alexandria sewer tunnel project
Two Virginia General Assembly members are introducing legislation to extend the deadline for Alexandria’s RiverRenew Tunnel Program to 2026 after supply chain woes have made it unlikely for the project to finish by its original July 1, 2025 deadline. The project is intended to replace the Alexandria’s 19th century sewer system with a massive tunnel that runs underneath the city. (James Cullum / ALXnow)
Floating pier proposed for Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg
The Gaithersburg City Council recently signed-off on a fast-track approval process to bring a floating dining pier to the city’s Rio Lakefront. There are currently no waterfront dining options available in Montgomery County. (Courtney Cohn / MoCo360)
Arlington’s office vacancy rate is starting to stabilize
Arlington’s office vacancy rate is settling at around 24% after seeing a 4% bump since the beginning of 2022. Factors behind this stabilization include more companies implementing return-to-office policies and the completion of Amazon’s new office space. However, the higher vacancy rates mean Arlington is facing a $20-$40 million budget deficit thanks to lower property tax revenue. (Joe DeVoe / ARLNow)
Baltimore’s 28th Street redesign presents challenges and solutions to cyclists and pedestrians
Residents of Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood have seen improvements in vehicle speeds and pedestrian and cyclist access since a two-way cycletrack was installed on 28th Street in August of 2023. However, many crashes still occur, especially overnight, and battles remain with residents and businesses over other traffic calming measures along the corridor. (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)
Bowser’s Gallery Place-Chinatown task force kicks off
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is forming the Gallery Place-Chinatown Task Force to reimaging the two-block area consisting of Capital One Arena and Gallery Place if Monumental Sports is successful in moving the Wizards and the Capitals to Potomac Yard. Since Monumental’s announcement, business owners in Chinatown have expressed concern about what the teams’ departure would mean for foot traffic in the neighborhood. (Rafael Sanchez-Cruz / WUSA 9)
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