Page 2 - Ben Schumin News Today

Washington Metro ignores track issue that could be pulling rail car wheels apart; inspectors disagree with the agency's standards.

Bike and pedestrian improvements planned for New Carrollton Metro station. Elrich was certified as the primary winner in the Montgomery County executive race after a recount. Purple Line light rail construction ramps up soon

WMATA and the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, the independent oversight safety agency for Metrorail, are investigating both a track fire on the Red Line that occurred Saturday (July 30) as well as the Metro’s response to it.

Appeals court rules Israel boycotts are not protected, lawyers take case to Supreme Court.

Eight 7000-series trains are returning to Metrorail today. New proposal to extend caps on rent increases in Montgomery County. DC to acquire land in Ward 7 and anchor it with a grocery store. And more in today’s Breakfast links. 

Officials to study making Fairfax Connector bus fare-free. Bike lanes proposed for two highly trafficked areas in Fairfax County. Contractors see a possible handover date for Silver Line Phase 2.

Fairfax County considers funding pedestrian and bicycle trail to Vienna Metro station. Two teen girls were killed, and another was injured in a crash in Fairfax County.  Montgomery County’s Lakeforest Transit Center may be moved.

Suburban riders boost transit growth in the region. Green, Yellow line service will start improving today. Should Montgomery County give personal rapid transit a chance? 

Almost a fifth of downtown DC offices are still empty. UPDATED: Ashburton Elementary student has died after being struck by a driver at a school bus stop. Arlington rents growing fastest in the region.

Montgomery County asks National Guard to help get kids to school. Group opposes more density in Pentagon City. Norton to Congress: This could have been an email.