Photo by Todd Lappin on Flickr.

The sound of construction delays

Hundreds of speakers at Silver Line stations and cables in the tunnels must be replaced because they do not meet code,  further delaying the line’s opening. Large financial penalties will kick in soon. (Post)  

Get to the station

How can it be easier to reach “underutilized” Metro stations on foot and bike? A study will look at improving access to stations like Anacostia, Branch Avenue, Dunn Loring, and Eisenhower Avenue. (WAMU)  

The case for 16th street bus lanes

DC can create bus lanes on 16th Street without removing traffic lanes or sacrificing any parking spaces, says CSG’s Cheryl Cort, rebutting an earlier letter to Dr. Gridlock. (Post)  

Amputee supports bike lanes

A woman in Alexandria who previously lost her leg on a morning bicycle commute in North Carolina supports adding bike lanes to King Street for traffic calming and safety reasons. (WTOP)  

Limit height, limit stadiums?

Could lifting the height limit lure the Redskins back to DC? Rep. Issa said an area surrounding a stadium should have taller buildings to support economic activity — height DC currently doesn’t allow. (Roll Call)  

Cycletrack or sidewalks for Florida?

A dangerous section of Florida Avenue, NE could get bike lanes, a cycletrack, or wider sidewalks. DDOT will present each of these as alternatives from a study of how to make the road safer. (DCist)  

Development in Southwest

With affordable housing, new retail and office space, and a promenade, The Wharf could create an inclusive community in Southwest DC. The 27-acre development broke ground Wednesday. (DCist)  

Homeless battle rages

A court hearing will decide whether DC must shelter all homeless families in private rooms rather than recreation centers. DC is required to shelter homeless families when the temperature falls below freezing. (City Paper)