Photo by Matthias Ripp on Flickr.

Storm’s a-comin’

A “potentially historic” storm will befall the East Coast, though it should largely miss the DC region. Nonetheless, DDOT is ready to clear bike lanes using a new plow. (Post, DCBAC)  

When was “peak car”?

People across the country have been driving less since 2004. Is this because of the economy? The decline actually started considerably earlier in many states, suggesting it was not due to the recession, but perhaps a shift to the information economy. (Post, Dave Murphy)  (Tip: Dave Murphy)  

Mixed results for mixed-income

Poor boys living in mixed-income areas are more likely to fight, lie, and steal than their peers in uniformly poor areas, a study found. The effect does not apply to girls. (New Republic)  

Charge on I-95

BMW and Volkswagen will build fast-charging stations for electric cars between DC and Boston. The stations can charge a car in 20 minutes, boosting sales and efforts to meet fuel efficiency standards. (NYT)  

More than one way to zero

New York and San Francisco both began Vision Zero campaigns a year ago, but their approaches differ. New York lowered speeds, while San Francisco used data to fix trouble spots. Which will work best? (Next City)  

School cuts

Muriel Bowser wants to take funds from school modernization projects at Garrison (in Logan Circle) and Marie Reed (in Adams Morgan) as well as smaller amounts from others. (DCUM) … Prince William schools are facing an $11 million shortfall and may cut busing for special activities and full-day kindergarten. (Potomac Local)  

Redevelopment in trouble

Zoning Commissioners were “appalled” by conditions for tenants at a Congress Heights property and seem unlikely to approve a proposed redevelopment that could displace them. (City Paper)  

And…

The auto industry invented the crime of jaywalking to diffuse outrage over deaths caused by drivers. (Vox, Frank IBC) … Even New Orleans’s Lower Ninth Ward is facing gentrification. (Guardian) … A shooting near a Prince George’s synagogue highlights problems with current dance hall regulations. (Post)  (Tip: Frank IBC)