Road projects, transit updates, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and transportation planning in Alexandria.
The city is seeking a third round of community feedback on design options for one of Alexandria’s highest-crash corridors. The comment period runs through Nov. 6.
While the report largely reinforces the National Transportation Safety Board's conclusions, the civilian investigation was broader and the NTSB focused on years of warning signs missed by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The city will hold a virtual meeting Oct. 22 on the half-mile path between Fillmore Avenue and Berkeley Street, covering the schedule and construction impacts.
New routes began Monday. The School Board will get a status update Thursday, at a meeting that also includes state accountability results and proposed changes to the transportation policy.
Leah Riley dropped the loading zone and the five spaces in front of Naomi Brooks, citing the risk of double-parking at drop-off. She is adding six spaces on Johnston Place for school employees.
ACPS says it began sending responses to families' bus service requests Sept. 23. The division has not released how many were approved.
Single tracking between Pentagon City and Reagan National means 18 to 20 minutes between trains from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The 253-page draft caps most redevelopment at 85 feet, ties taller buildings at Foxchase and Mason at Van Dorn to affordable housing, and expects one or two new buildings a year. Comment closes Nov. 13.
Members said public comment ran against the spaces and that a proposed loading zone raised safety questions at drop-off. The board had asked staff in July to look for teacher parking.
Staff propose adding 11 spaces and two loading zones under the design the T&ES director chose in August, after rejecting both the board's recommendation and her own staff's.
The general manager said DASH intends to repay the city while facing rising fuel costs, and the city manager cautioned against expecting more money. The board will weigh next steps, possibly including service changes, Oct. 14.
DRPT presents findings at an Oct. 21 forum and reports to legislators Dec. 15. Gaskins says neighborhood impacts aren't being measured.
Crews will reline pipes and repair manholes across a stretch of Del Ray, Rosemont, Arlandria and North Potomac Yard. Residents can expect parking restrictions, temporary water-use limits and possible odors.
The FAA began using the system in limited mode Monday around Reagan National. It says staff review every recommendation; Beyer says controllers weren't consulted or trained.
Yellow Line trains are running only between Huntington and Arlington Cemetery through this afternoon. Shuttles are connecting Pentagon and L'Enfant Plaza.
Roads have reopened, but cleanup continues through Monday. Mayor Alyia Gaskins is asking residents to support businesses near Van Dorn Plaza that lost water service and customers.
