Breakfast links: Congress advances plans for RFK site redevelopment

House committee advances bill for redevelopment of RFK stadium site

The House Committee on Natural Resources has approved a bill facilitating the redevelopment of the RFK Memorial Stadium site in Northeast DC. The bill would allow the Secretary of the Interior to lease the 142-acre site to the DC government for 99 years. The proposed lease would enable new development, which could include a new stadium and/or mixed-use development in the area. It is not yet clear if the bill will advance to the House floor. (This article is behind a paywall). (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)

EPA allocates $45 million for cleanup of contaminated Bear Creek in Baltimore County

EPA officials plan to invest approximately $45 million in cleaning up a 61-acre section of Baltimore County’s Bear Creek contaminated by Bethlehem Steel with cancer-causing PCBs, arsenic, heavy metals, and grease. Some residents of Turner Station, a historic Black community across Bear Creek from Sparrows Point, are worried that a lack of coordination between those working on the cleanup and those seeking to transform the area into an industrial hub may undo some of the benefits of the cleanup. (This article is behind a paywall). (Christine Condon / Baltimore Sun)

Virginia General Assembly considering two bills to aid in cyclist safety

One Virginia bill would allow cyclists and operators of other mobility devices to yield instead of coming to a complete stop at a stop sign as long as the rider slows to a reasonable speed and yields to pedestrians. The second would allow cyclists to ride farther out from the right-hand curb when the road is too narrow for drivers to safely pass. (Dave Ress / Richmond Times-Dispatch)

VDOT proposes safety upgrades for Glebe Road between Columbia Pike and I-66

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has unveiled a plan for safety enhancements along a 2.4-mile stretch of Glebe Road between Columbia Pike and I-66. The proposal includes wider sidewalks, additional turning lanes, and alterations to bus stops to address pedestrian safety concerns. Public feedback on the plan is open until February 19, with VDOT expecting to complete its study in the fall. (Daniel Egitto / ARLNow)

Fairfax County considers new guidelines for street light waivers

Fairfax County is contemplating a formalized process for approving street light waivers required for certain developments. Currently, developers can request waivers for street lights but there is no consistent, transparent process for approval. (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)

The theme of Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s State of the State address: Partnership

In his second State of the State address, Governor Wes Moore appealed to 188 legislators, as well as community leaders, philanthropists, and others to work together in “partnership” to address goals for Maryland. Moore entered office with big ambitions, but faces a tough path forward given the state’s projected $2 billion annual budget deficit in four years. (This article may be behind a paywall.) (Post)

Final designs unveiled for 11th Street Bridge Park

After nearly 15 years of planning, the organization behind the 11th Street Bridge Park has released final designs and expects to have permits in hand next month, with a contractor selected this summer and groundbreaking around September. Designs will be shared in a town hall tonight. Construction is expected to take 2-2.5 years. (UrbanTurf)

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