Posts by Latisha Johnson — Contributor
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Breakfast links: There’s a plan for a car-free trail from DC to the Pacific Ocean
With this car-free trail network, you'll someday be able to walk or bike across the country. Hundreds of DC residents turned out for #Mochella's go-go music and protest. 30 years after the ADA passed, a lot of work still has to be done. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More dockless bikes and scooters are coming
The District is allowing another 735 dockless vehicles on city streets. Family homelessness in DC is declining, new numbers show. A local author wrote about the history of Metro's 91 stations. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Much of the Washington region gets a failing grade on healthy air
Much of the Washington and Baltimore region gets failing grades on healthy air. DC lawmakers join a growing list of opponents to Hogan’s highway plan. Alexandria officials are furious they didn't know earlier about Metro's shutdown extension. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: This lifesaving train tech, 50 years in the making, is almost ready
This lifesaving train tech is a long time coming. Howard students are annoyed at nearby residents walking dogs on campus. A new microtransit pilot is coming to Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Traffic gardens teach road safety to tots
Traffic gardens aim to teach children about road safety. DC Water may change how it calculates its controversial water fee. I-95 upgrades probably won't include additional taxes or tolls. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: If you see a confusing sign, say something
The District is on a quest to fix confusing signs throughout the city. Handmade stickers are a popular form of street art in DC. Why is the Baltimore-Washington Parkway a mess? Science and history have the answer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The Discovery building in Silver Spring is getting a new look
The Discovery building in Silver Spring's new owners announced renovations. City Paper's Housing Complex reporter briefly interviews Anita Bonds over housing. The Maryland Department of Transportation plans to lower speed limits on Georgia Avenue. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: People with disabilities struggle to find housing in the region
A new study highlights challenges people with disabilities face finding housing. Shoppers grocery stores could be shuttering across the region. As ride-hailing grows more popular, cities don't need to dedicate as much space to parking. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: VRE advances its Crystal City expansion ahead of the Amazon incentive vote
VRE announced plans to expand its Crystal City station, ahead of a vote on Amazon incentives. DC Central Kitchen just lost a lot of funding to provide meals in the city's homeless shelters. Metro plans to offer a $3 subsidy for late-night trips using Uber, Lyft, or taxi. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Are rates of family homelessness really going down?
DC will transition away from using motels as shelters, but advocates say the need has not declined. A new Busboys and Poets is opening next week in Anacostia. A Virginia pedestrian who was struck by a hit-and-run driver has died from his injuries. Keep reading…