Posts by Liam Sullivan — Contributor
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Breakfast links: In Congress, a strange bedfellow for Metro
Paul Wiedefeld found friends on Capitol Hill (sort of), pedestrian fatalities are up nationwide, and local businesses are pushing to rebrand DC's national image. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington’s low-hanging affordability fruit
An Arlington economist says that allowing more accessory apartment rentals would mean ease home prices. The Washington region was the 6th fastest growing in the country from 2010 to 2016. Trump's proposed budget would do serious damage to the region's housing market. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Ugly audit for a DC affordable housing program
A DC program meant to encourage developers to build affordable housing has some serious oversight problems. The federal budget proposal is bad news for the region's economy. Ride-hailing apps are convenient, cheap, and outpacing cab rides in DC, but with Uber's recent missteps is it enough? Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Cold snap could kill the cherry blossoms
This late winter snap could kill the region's famed cherry blossoms. Metro's rider modeling can't accurately predict consumer habits. National light rail and subway transportation usage increased last year, except when you count metro. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Birds might be the Purple Line’s next big hurdle
Bird nests could further delay Purple Line construction. The WMATA Board took another step toward increasing fares and decreasing service. What has driven the rapid change in NoMa and the relative lack of change in nearby Truxton Circle? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Homeless shelters spark a 13-hour debate
A zoning hearing for the family homeless shelters slated to replace DC General went on for 13 hours. Are millennials here to stay? High housing costs make it tough to put down roots. Montgomery County is 20,000 affordable rental units short of what they need. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: What’s in a (station) name? Metro considers selling rights
Metro considers selling station naming rights. A petition to turn downtown Bethesda surface parking lots into a community park is gaining momentum. Parking rates in Penn Quarter will go even higher or lower, depending on demand for the block. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: More money for Metro? Maybe, but there’s a catch
A new bill in Congress would give Metro more money, but only if it makes big organizational changes. Slumlords are a problem in DC, but councilmembers have a plan. Universal Pre-K would be pricey for Montgomery County, but a new study says it's worth it in the long run. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: DC says it’s time for slower speed limits
Lower speed limits could be coming to DC as part of the city's Vision Zero initiative. Is paid parking working in Reston Town Center? It depends who you ask. The Grosvenor Metro's surface parking lot looks like it will become mixed-use housing and retail. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More cars, less traffic
Ride hailing companies might mean more cars on the road, but they don't mean more traffic. Hospitals are a huge economic driver in our region. The movement to #DeleteUber is finding some friends here, but not everyone is on board. Keep reading…