Posts by Latisha Johnson — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Trinidad’s rotated street grid has an interesting history
A long-forgotten railway and a brickyard may be behind Trinidad's diagonal street grid. Thousands of DC students had trouble getting to school due to issues with the “Kids Ride Free” SmarTrip card. Arlington officials are trying to figure out how to pay for WMATA's proposed service increase. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Scooters and e-bikes could be expanding across the region
Montgomery County is looking to expand its dockless bicycle program and accept scooters and e-bikes too. A new ASL Starbucks opened near Gallaudet University. DC's zoning commission is holding a special meeting to discuss Airbnb regulations. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Does street sweeping actually do anything?
A disgruntled driver wants to know if moving her car for street sweepers is for naught. DC's Attorney General is suing neglectful landlords in Wards 7 and 8. Metro still has safety hazards like leaks and bad lighting, new federal inspection reports show. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: On the heels of a grim UN report, an aggressive climate bill
On the heels of a grim climate change report from the UN, DC could pass an aggressive sustainability bill. A man riding using a motorized wheelchair has died after tumbling down a Columbia Heights Metro escalator. A video showing a small child on a bike almost being struck by a driver has sparked an investigation. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Under Trump, the FTA is hoarding $1.8 billion in transit funds
The feds promised $1.8 billion in transit funding, and never delivered. The Farm Women's Market in Chevy Chase is slated for redevelopment, but some aren't happy with the plans. WMATA *does* have a plan to bring back riders — officials just aren't using it. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The rent is (still) too damn high
Almost a quarter of DC tenant residents spend more than 50% of their income on rent, a new report shows. DCPS doesn't have enough free SmarTrip cards for students, which could leave some stranded next week. Metro is unexpectedly cutting its Riders' Advisory Council. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Which drivers pay a fee to use less-congested lanes?
The drivers who pay a fee to use NoVa's Express lanes are mostly younger than 45 and make less than $100k. Some Edgewood residents fear being evicted when the Catholic Church sells its building. The region already has a housing shortage, and it would need to add even more units if Amazon brings its HQ2 here. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro mulls charging a higher fare during major events
Metro may raise fares during events like Independance Day and the Women's March. MoCo's parks representatives are concerned that Hogan's highway-widening project could consume 209 acres of parkland. While it seems like the region will dodge the worst of the hurricane, many areas are still at risk for flooding. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Group house living with slick branding does not cost as cheap
Group house living is being rebranded and sold at a much higher price. Arlington public schools will no longer offer benefits to employees who bicycle or take the bus. Don't try to bribe Metro officials, or you may get indicted like this VP of a local construction firm. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Some employers discriminate against people with long commutes
Some DC hiring managers discriminate against applicants with long commutes, a new study finds. Virginia is spending a lot of money on Metro, and some NoVa officials want that money back for road projects. Capital Bikeshare is getting electric bicycles, but it's not clear when. Keep reading…