Posts by Liam Sullivan — Contributor
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Breakfast links: How much time and money do drivers lose sitting in traffic?
Drivers in the Washington region lost about 87 hours and thousands of dollars sitting in traffic in 2017. Virginia officials say Elon Musk's tunnel is kinda boring. Would the federal government give DC RFK Stadium? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Larger vehicles and other factors are driving mounting pedestrian fatalities
Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in the region and nationwide. The Palisades Safeway won't receive historic designation—and it's happy about that. The National Zoo is getting more fences and fewer entrances. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Over DC’s objections, the Metro board votes not to extend hours
The Metro board votes not to bring back late night service for now, despite resistence from the District. DC's water taxis are back, and with more service for sports fans. The most costly commutes in the US are in the Maryland suburbs. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: There could be a compromise over late night Metro service
DC wants to return to late night hours for Metro, but Virginia and Maryland don't want to pay for it. DC is addressing the sewage problem in Rock Creek with landscaping. Another pedestrian is dead in DC after being struck by a driver. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The FTA could withdraw $1.6 billion if Metro restarts late-night service
The FTA threatened to withold money from Metro, including Purple Line funds, if it restarts late night service. Nearly a third of DC's public housing is almost uninhabitable, and residents want to know what the city is going to do about it. Maryland's State Highway Administration has a lot of room for improvement. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The fare decriminalization debate sparks the question: why not just make transit free?
Making public transit free isn't as far-fetched as you might think. In Georgetown, plans for solar panels are running afoul of forest conservation. Maryland lawmakers may turn toll decisions over to counties. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s population growth is slowing down—that’s actually ok
DC's once-rapid population growth is slowing down, but that's ok. Metro doesn't do a good job of assessing priorities and risks before starting projects. Keeping the lights on in extreme cold is no easy feat. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro is likely giving free fare to feds
The Metro votes Friday whether to give furloughed federal employees free rides during the shutdown. Are east of the Anacostia companies really benefitting from local development contracts? Regional buses need to make some big improvements, a new report shows. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro is bleeding money during the shutdown
WMATA estimates the shutdown is costing the system $400,000 each weekday, and ridership is down 16%. The shutdown is also hurting local restaurants and food trucks that cater to government workers. Bowser vows to fix the dangerous and vexing 'Dave Thomas Circle' in NoMa. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Shutdown pain for Metro and area renters
Metro's ridership has taken a hit with the government shutdown. Some landlords are eschewing late fees for furloughed employees, others are following “normal protocol.” Three marches scheduled before the shutdown will proceed on the Mall. Keep reading…