Posts about Public Safety
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Adding sprinklers to older buildings is expensive, but it’s worth it
Needless to say, a fire is not when you want to find out you are missing a lifesaving tool. And honestly, when’s the last time you looked at your fire safety plan where you live, if you even have one? This is exactly the kind of thing the government is here to regulate. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA to reduce staffing at five DC Metro stations on nights and weekends
WMATA reduces station managers at five DC stops amid budget challenges. DC warns unregistered rideshare company is operating illegally. Alexandria to deploy mussels for Potomac River cleanup. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: DC Attorney General sues home renovation company after numerous consumer complaints
DC Attorney General sues renovation company Curbio for numerous consumer violations. Arlington County shifting to automated traffic enforcement. Marylanders skeptical of I-270 widening at open houses. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Study of Northern Virginia reveals poverty pockets
New research released on Northern Virginia’s “islands of disadvantage.” H Street NE business leaders and residents seek a reset. Hybrid lodging, a cross between a hotel and apartment building, planned for Chinatown. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s Chinatown businesses cite concerns over office vacancies, declining foot traffic, crime
Businesses cite office vacancies, crime as hurting DC’s Chinatown recovery. Uber to connect users with DC taxicabs in new partnership. Outside of upper Northwest, DC homes are selling more slowly than last year. Keep reading…
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Study: Narrower traffic lanes reduce crashes
While many state Departments of Transportation insist on larger lanes for safety, new research continues to demonstrate that wider lanes are more dangerous. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Enforcement for illegally blocking bus stops starts today in DC
DC starts enforcing $100 fines for blocking bus stops. Baltimore City Council advances affordable housing bills despite pushback from Mayor. Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments strategizes on WMATA funding. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Major traffic flow changes proposed for Grant Circle
DDOT proposes new changes to curb dangerous driving at Grant Circle. SUV driver strikes seven-year-old in parking lot, causing life-threatening injuries. Federal real estate chief talks rightsizing office space and working with DC. Keep reading…
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“Ride On Reimagined” will bring Montgomery County’s buses into the 21st century — if it’s funded
Montgomery County is redesigning its Ride On bus network. An as-yet-unfunded draft plan promises higher frequency, more cross-county connections, and microtransit services that respond to rider demand. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Some Shaw residents call for moratorium on liquor licenses
Neighborhood association pushes for moratorium on new liquor licenses in Shaw. Temporary Red Line closures during holidays spark concern among businesses and cultural organizations. Affordable housing in the works for cricket field in Fairfax County. Keep reading…