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Asbestos on the rails

The oldest rail cars in Metro’s fleet contain asbestos, but WMATA says there is no threat to riders’ health. The agency is hiring a contractor to remove it before the cars are decommissioned and disassembled. (Post)  

Even more Transit Center money?

WMATA wants Montgomery County to pay $15 million to cover future maintenance and repair costs for the beleaguered Silver Spring Transit Center before WMATA takes over control of the facility next month. Montgomery County says WMATA is moving the goalposts. (WAMU)  

Wheels for those in wheelchairs

DC is pushing for more wheelchair-accessible taxis. There are grants to help taxi companies buy vehicles. Uber, meanwhile, has no wheelchair-accessible cars. (WAMU)  

Subsidized solar

An affordable housing development in Adams Morgan is one of the first in the District to install solar panels. The solar panels will help cut down utility costs for the building. (District Source)  

It’s electric

Metro staff got a first hand look at all-electric bus technology with demonstrations from several bus manufacturers. Metro is in the early stages of evaluating adding all-electric buses to its fleet. (PlanItMetro)  

Seven corners a go

Redevelopment at Seven Corners got the green light from the Fairfax County Board. The plan will create denser mixed-use development, but faced strong opposition. (Post)  

Big or small

Living in a small condo building lets residents avoid the bureaucracy of large buildings, but also means more responsibility. What’s better? (Post)