Photo by Suvodeb Banerjee on Flickr.

Light rail limbo

Maryland legislators continue to push Governor Hogan to build the Purple and Red lines, but a decision is not expected until mid-May. Meanwhile, the Action Committee for Transit says a Chevy Chase country club opposed to the Purple Line is getting too much access to the governor. (Post, BethesdaNow)  

Waiting for transit

Arlington County is studying how to replace the canceled Columbia Pike streetcar. The county plans include more buses and upgraded transit stops. County board member John Vihstadt suggested a Circulator-type system. (Post)  

No U-turn

Drivers are still making U-turns across the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes. There were at least three crashes over the past couple weeks. There is still no barrier along their entire length and DDOT says it is still studying it. (WABA, WAMU)  

Ivy City reborn

Residential and commercial developments are transforming Ivy City, led by the Hecht Warehouse project, along with smaller businesses. But locals worry that the new development could make the area unaffordable. (UrbanTurf)  

Close to the people

In changing neighborhoods like 14th Street, non-profits need to consider moving closer to the people who need services. Martha’s Table is the latest organization to move. It’s planning a brand new facility in Ward 8. (Post)  

Stuck

Baltimore is one of the hardest places for a child to escape poverty. A new study found that where people grow up and when they move can play a big role in whether they become upwardly mobile as adults. (NYTimes)  

Total eclipse

In New York and San Francisco residents complain about tall buildings that can block the sun in local parks. Meanwhile in DC the debate centers on blocking solar panels and private spaces. (Post)  

Subterranean blues

Dupont Underground organizers plan to open the space partially in July. Costs to renovate the two tunnels run over $2 million, so the arts group is ramping up fundraising and scaling back their plans. (Post)