Posts by Joe Stenhouse — Contributor
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Breakfast links: DC’s housing market is ahead of the curve
While DC's housing market is almost entirely bounced back, the rest of the country has a ways to go. DC makes expanding Streetcar a top priority. Lee Highway's upcoming pedestrian bridge has released a revised model. A study for improving bike conditions on Glebe Road has concluded bike lanes are not the answer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC is standing up to subpar landlords
DC's attorney general has filed suit against a landlord in Columbia Heights for unsafe housing conditions. In another case against subpar landlord Sanford Capital, a third party will take over repairs. Plans could bring new housing to accommodate developmentally disabled adults to Rockville. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Wiedefeld outlines an ambitious new budget model for Metro
Metro GM Paul Wiedefeld has proposed a new budget model for Metro that combines more funding with major labor cost cuts. A new I-395 Southbound on ramp will open on Mass Ave this weekend, alleviating downtown traffic. Could regional laws and culture encourage certain bad habits for drivers? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro’s SafeTrack heads into the home stretch
Metro heads into the final few months of SafeTrack. An investigation into DC's Veteran Affairs Medical Center has revealed critical administrative failures. Mayor Bowser is working on a bill to improve the rights of victims of sexual assault. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro’s automated trains aren’t coming back, after all
Metro stops plans to reintroduce automated trains. The homeless shelters for Wards 3 and 5 received approval from the zoning board on Wednesday. DC Councilmember Anita Bonds submitted a bill to reform affordable housing funding. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA’s board is set to vote on service cuts and fare increases
The WMATA Board of Directors will vote on service reductions and fare increases today. DC has approved a new one to five star rating system for public schools. The US Department of Transportation's new map shows transit-related noise in the country. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: VRE’s expansion to Gainesville is on the chopping block
A limited budget will likely end hopes for a westward extension of the VRE line. A new study shows investing in public transportation leads to economic growth. Food deserts in DC are concentrated in Wards 7 and 8. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Safety is still a problem at a dangerous Bethesda intersection
Traffic improvements at one deadly Bethesda intersection are still incomplete after a fatal crash one year ago. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to increase the private sector by 20%, and reduce unemployment to under 10% for all wards. Could demand-pricing streets be the answer to ever-escalating traffic problems? Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: DC launches investigation into poor living conditions
Mayor Bowser has ordered an investigation of controversial company Sanford Capital. DC is one of three finalist cities seeking to host the 2022 Gay Games. DC has submitted its bid for statehood. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Can a new Metro map change our habits?
Can the design of the Metro map influence riders' choice of route? Maryland lawmakers are debating whether to change fare and performance requirements for transit systems. The US Department of Transportation has released a new set of performance measures for states and metropolitan planning organizations. Keep reading…