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Can DC survive the snow emergency?

DC has declared a snow emergency. Cars parked along roads considered emergency routes will pay a minimum fine of $375. Check to see if your street has been plowed. (DCist, City Paper, @Patrick_Madden)  

Snow will limit transportation options

Metro will run on or close to its normal weekday schedule, but could change depending on snow accumulation. Metrobus isn’t running right now. Taxis will operate with a $15 surcharge and Capital Bikeshare has suspended service. (Post, DCist, @Bikeshare)  

Potholes be gone

DDOT has filled more than 5,700 potholes in 2014. Extreme cold and snowy weather has meant more potholes for DC’s roads. (DCist)  

WSSC being sued for dumping

Two environmental groups are suing the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission for Clean Water Act violations, claiming illegal dumping at a water filtration plant is polluting the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. (Post)  

Guerrilla signage gives away NYC transit secrets

A rogue transportation group is placing informative stickers in the NYC Subway directing passengers where to board a train to make an efficient transfer. Will they cause overcrowding? (Gothamist, Pair).  

Develop or preserve Anacostia?

New and proposed developments in historic Anacostia make residents question if community legacy is found in a preserved building or in the vibrancy of the neighborhood. (Post)  

Are multi-city Olympics the future?

The Olympics could be split between several host cities at once. In a time of interconnected megalopolises, a regional Olympics might alleviate the financial burden on cities. (NextCity)  

Will Seattle’s building boom yield rent stabilization?

Increasing the supply of housing in the Seattle area increased vacancies and may cause rent to stabilize or dip in 2014. What can Seattle teach DC about housing affordability? (The Seattle Times)