Posts by Liam Sullivan — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Local governments try to figure out how to handle scooters
As the programs expand, local governments are trying to figure out how to handle scooters. A new audit reveals DC awarded housing contracts to developers with low-ranked proposals. The Tidal Basin is one of the ‘Most Endangered Places’ in the US. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Jack Evans faces more scrutiny except from Metro
Jack Evans won’t run again for WMATA Board chair but will stay on the board, as an investigation finds. Elon Musk’s “Loop” might not be so safe. A TOPA deal for an affordable housing building shows how hard it is to preserve affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: As the climate heats and changes, arborists try to protect local trees
DC’s trees could be threatened by environmental challenges. Decongestion pricing? Not so fast, say local drivers. Revered architect I.M. Pei, who designed several buildings in the region, has died at age 102. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro’s approval is up, but ridership? Not so much.
Metro appears to be winning hearts and minds, but not riders. DC Councilmember Grosso wants to increase property taxes for “mansions.” Here's how much space you get for your rental buck in DC and other cities. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Could decongestion pricing make drivers reconsider adding to traffic?
The District is looking into congestion pricing to make people think twice before adding to traffic. The DC Council questions Mayor Bowser's free Circulator proposal. Home prices in the region remain high for people working many professions. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Citizen scientists are testing how clean our rivers really are
Local “citizen scientists” are examining how clean DC's rivers are. The Dulles Toll Road is making more revenue even though fewer people use it. Metro chooses two new regional headquarters in Maryland and Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Catch a VRE train to Baltimore or MARC to HQ2? It could happen.
Regional leaders are looking at greatly expanding MARC and VRE service. How much do Uber drivers make, anyway? It's hard to figure out. The DC Housing Authority is in turmoil after a beloved senior staffer leaves. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How can we reduce traffic and driving as our region grows?
There is a way the Washington region can keep growing and also reduce traffic. There's another issue with Silver Line construction at the Dulles stop. Whose homes will be affected by Governor Hogan's highway-widening plan? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The Tidal Basin needs help handling crowds and climate change
Local groups are launching an effort to help the Tidal Basin deal with crowds and climate change. DC may pass more regulations for self-driving cars. Maryland residents want to know the impact of Hogan's highway widening plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA’s new budget has more Yellow and Red Line service
Metro's new $3.5 billion budget increases service on the Yellow and Red lines, and has some cheaper bus passes. An overturned truck closed the Beltway for 12 hours. The road to Nats Park is getting a pedestrian-friendly upgrade. Keep reading…