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Shhh… Spy Museum plans move
The International Spy Museum, one of DC’s most popular tourist attractions, is considering a move to the former Carnegie Library in Mount Vernon Square. The move would mean a renovation and expansion of the historic library building. (WBJ, Post)
Looming government shutdown
A failure by Congress to avoid a federal government shutdown could have serious effects on DC residents, including a halt in trash collection, street sweeping, and infrastructure projects. A shutdown may lead to the closure of public monuments and the DC public library system. (Washington Times)
PenPlace wins approval
Pentagon City’s PenPlace development won approval by the Arlington County Board and is expected to be completed in 2023. The plans include 4 office buildings and a 300-room hotel but not a residential component because of a belief that already planned housing was sufficient. (UrbanTurf)
Capital Bikeshare turns 3
Capital Bikeshare reached the five million ride milestone earlier this year and on Friday the DC Department of Transportation celebrated Capital Bikeshare’s three year anniversary. (WNYC)
NYC bike mode share hits 1%
The Census Bureau says 1%, or more than 36,000, of New York City residents regularly commute by bike. But this number is much lower than the 236,000 daily NYC bikers estimated by Transportation Alternatives. (Streetsblog)
New head for Metro oversight group
Klara Baryshev, a former Metro employee of 23 years, is now chairman of the Tri-State Oversight Committee (TOC). The TOC is the safety watchdog group for Metro but has no enforcement authority. (Post)
Arlington is the richest
With a median family income of $137,216, Arlington is the richest county in America. Howard, Fairfax, and Montgomery counties are the 3rd, 4th, and 7th wealthiest counties in the US, respectively. (ArlNow)
Americans prepare for climate change
Localities throughout the country are bracing for rising temperatures and floodwaters by planting trees and diversifying crops, among other strategies. (Atlantic Cities)
Traffic is you!
Traffic congestion is caused largely by the drivers themselves, argues the author of the book Traffic. One study finds that if 1% fewer people drove, the remainder would save 18 percent on trip time. (Atlantic Cities)
And…
A Silver Spring woman survives the terrorist attack on Nairobi, Kenya mall (WAMU) … The Ten Commandments monument near Supreme Court is toppled. (WTOP)… A nine foot statue of Nelson Mandela has been unveiled outside South Africa’s embassy in Washington. (Digital Journal)