Breakfast links: Work in tech
We’re tops for tech jobs
The Washington area attracted the most startup founders of Inc 500 companies. The study doesn’t break it down within our region, but Harriet Tregoning says DC is getting at least its fair share. (Atlantic Cities)
In the Council
The DC Council voted down the proposed tax break for tech company investors. Instead, they asked the Mayor Williams-headed tax revision commission to look at the issue. Mary Cheh introduced a bill to allow self-driving cars. (DCist)
iUsers lose transit
Apple released its new iOS 6, which as expected replaces Google Maps with an Apple program which has no transit directions. Users in 51 countries are losing access to transit information. (Huffington Post, the understatement)
Camera on the move
MPD removed a much-maligned speed camera on Porter Street. They say it’s not because of complaints, but because it had done its job slowing people down, and they might put it back if rampant speeding returns. (DCist)
Library of the future?
The DC library unveiled its MLK Library vision, including a new addition on top, better ground-level public spaces, and a soaring atrium. (Post)
Not helping anymore
DC’s Certified Business Enterprise program, originally set up to help small, minority-owned business win city contracts, now mainly helps larger businesses savvy enough to beat the system. (City Paper)
Terps trim shuttle service
The University of Maryland cut 3 of its shuttle bus routes to improve service on a more-popular route. The eliminated shuttles served park-and-ride lots to try to reduce driving to campus. (Gazette)
Bike bits
CaBi opens in Alexandria on the system’s 2nd birthday. (Post, WashCycle) … Pedal back in time with the history of biking in Rock Creek Park. (WashCycle) … DDOT puts down some green paint on I Street SW/SE. (BeyondDC)
And…
Housing Complex is back with new writer Aaron Wiener. (City Paper) … A lot of familiar names could run at-large in the spring. (City Paper) … The Post editors urge the Nats to stop being cheap about Metro to their $611 million taxpayer-funded stadium.