Posts by Joe Stenhouse — Contributor
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Breakfast links: DC offers shelter from the storm, if you have the right documents
Some worry that requiring more proof of DC residency from homeless people looking for shelter is harmful. As more people work from home, bike commuting is down - but not in DC. Foreign countries own many derelict buildings in DC and the city wants them to clean up their act. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line construction is underway - will Amazon notice?
If Maryland wants to attract Amazon, it might need to build the Purple Line faster. Virginia's Cross Country Trail will get an upgrade starting in September. GW Hospital reignites an old debate about whether to build a helipad and allow medevac flights. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC and Virginia prepare to defend DACA
Lawyers prepare to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Judge Richard Leon defers his ruling on the Purple Line. Maryland will cut the state budget by $61 million. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro takes one more step towards safety
The Federal Transit Administration approved Metro's request for 3 more safety measures to keep trains from running red lights. What makes the 70 bus line so popular? DC's Vision Zero program wants your help to improve its algorithms to identify near misses at intersections. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro’s inspections fall behind schedule
Uncertified equipment is holding up Metro inspections. The Metro Safety Commission is officially law, but has to find a headquarters and staff before starting work. Arlington teachers are being encouraged to carpool and bike to school. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Goodbye, secret CaBi station - we never really got to use you
The Trump administration removed the 'secret' Capital Bikeshare station. Arlington wants residents' input on its new Bicycle Master Plan. Metro has added cell service between Metro Center and Stadium-Armory. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The ACLU sues Metro over its ad policy
The ACLU hits Metro with a lawsuit over its ban on certain types of advertisements. Marriott's new Bethesda headquarters will emphasize walkability. Verizon Center is officially now Capital One Arena. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Anacostia’s decaying homes are trapped in a power struggle
Four homes in Historic Anacostia are in desperate need of renovation, but are stuck without funding. The FBI and GSA will resume looking for a new location for the FBI's headquarters. DC's level of broadband access is surprisingly low. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How did Metro’s overtime go into overdrive?
Metro spent 70% of its non-capital overtime in the first 3 months of the fiscal year. Alexandria will get 10 new Capital Bikeshare stations. Faith-based activists in Alexandria are fighting for affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The Purple Line wins a significant victory
The Purple Line could start construction even as lawsuits are pending, based on a ruling by the appellate court in the DC Circuit court. About 4,000 homes are stuck in limbo due to anti-development lawsuits. DC issued nearly 1 million speed-camera tickets in 2016. Keep reading…