Two Amtrak cars derailed near Union Station Tuesday. Central and Western Marylanders asked to conserve water under drought watch. Some in Congress propose adding more flights to National Airport.
WMATA releases analysis of six capital improvement and expansion plans. Some Chevy Chase DC residents push back against affordable housing above community center. Maryland replacing “Frankensteined” highway guardrails that can make car crashes more deadly.
DC office vacancy rate ticks up over last three months. Montgomery County RideOn bus ridership grows to 80% of pre-pandemic levels. Alexandria mayor cites need for “collective action” on WMATA budget shortfall.
DC won’t reopen emergency rental assistance applications until October, despite new funds. WMATA set to launch real-time arrival tracking and analytics tool. Three Arlington commercial buildings to be replaced with 188-unit mixed-use building.
Metro will be free in the evening on the Fourth of July. DC DMV may have overlooked DUI convictions for up to 15 years. Maryland Governor Wes Moore wants legislature to address regressive automatic gas tax increases.