Unhoused population increased between 2022 and 2023 in every Greater Washington jurisdiction. Free Amtrak rides for VRE pass holders may be reinstated. Chesapeake Bay cleanup slowed by climate change and continued pollution.
WMATA board asks DC Council to delay free bus plan. Alexandria may extend public comment period for zoning reform plans. MoCo County Executive Elrich wants to defund Little Falls Parkway road diet.
DC Councilmember Nadeau introduces public land acquisition bill to support affordable housing. DCHA claims it can’t manage additional funding for public housing repairs. DCHA’s housing waitlist reforms may have mixed results.
Mixed response to Mayor Bowser’s proposal to delay emissions standards on office buildings. DCHA’s proposed housing rules draw concern from advocates and the community. Prince George’s County Council members propose 2-year pause on townhouse construction outside designated transit hubs.
Owner of Georgetown’s Transformers statues will continue to fight. Long Bridge reconstruction to boost rail capacity could be delayed by inflation. WMATA seeks help from local police departments to boost security on transit.