Photo by J-Blue on Flickr.

Metrobus (kind of) back in operation

Metrobus will be operating on a moderate snow service plan with some detours around problem areas. Metrorail, VRE, and MARC trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule. The Circulator and Ride On are running normally. (Post)  

Bury the power

Mayor Gray signed a bill to bury DC’s power lines. It will spend $1 billion over a decade to bury lines, starting with the 60 most vulnerable. (WTOP)  

Think DC’s bidding wars are bad?

A house in San Francisco sold for $530,000 above asking price. San Francisco’s housing supply cannot support the influx of highly-paid young professionals. Are bidding wars like this in DC’s future? (UrbanTurf)  

E-bike CaBi?

Tired of pedaling your CaBi bike? A new portable electric motor drive designed especially for bikeshare systems instantly makes the bicycle an e-bike. The ShareRoller starts at $995 and has a 12-mile range. (Atlantic Cities)  

More roads though we drive less?

As vehicle miles traveled (VMT) drop in the region, is it time to focus less on building roads  (WAMU) … The US DOT’s forecasting still assumes VMT will grow at a fast clip, despite recent trends.  

Washington vs. DC in film

The portrayal of DC in House of Cards is an example of how movies and TV miss the reality of everyday life in the District, instead choosing to show the city solely as a seat of politics and power. (The WheelHouse, Ryan M)  

Support for BRT in Montgomery

According to a new poll, over 70% of Montgomery County voters support the county’s BRT plan after hearing arguments for and against the system. (BethesdaNow)  

Instant runoffs for DC?

DC councilmember David Grosso plans to introduce a bill to use instant runoff voting in DC elections system. Voters rank preferred candidates, ensuring the ultimate victor wins with over 50% of votes. (WTOP)  

Safeway’s suitor

That Safeway near you may become a Kroger’s. Kroger Co. is one of the companies expressing interest in purchasing Safeway, the second largest grocery store chain in the Washington area. (WBJ)