Photo by Asher Isbrucker on Flickr.

ICYMI

In her first State of the District speech, Mayor Bowser promised to make the DC streetcar a reality. She also wants to let DC students ride Metrorail for free and invest more in the Metropolitan Branch Trail. (Post)  

Line up

Barred from idling at IAD or DCA, Uber has developed a temporary “virtual queue” that lets drivers wait just outside airport property for passengers. Uber still hopes to establish curb access at the airports. (WAMU)  

Credit where due

DDOT is getting some love for their technologically savvy parking system. DC has the highest saturation of cars using mobile apps to pay meters and the online parking reservation system has reduced fraud. (Streetsblog)  

Homesick

More homeless families than predicted sought shelter this winter. DC’s rapid rehousing program aims to get them out of shelters, but the very short-term subsidy makes landlords hesitant to accept eligible families. (City Paper)  

Free and clear

Montgomery County has again committed to removing snow from the Capital Crescent Trail next winter. The County also wants to coordinate with NPS to ensure the entire length of the trail gets cleared on the same day. (Gazette)  

Fresh blood

Mayor Bowser named Courtney Snowden the first Deputy Mayor of Greater Economic Opportunity, a position created to improve underserved communities by focusing on homeownership and development strategies. (WBJ)  

Whatchamacallit

What’s the “Northern Virginia airport that’s not Dulles?” Be it political affiliation or long-standing habit, Washingtonians still have some very strong feelings about what to call the airport. (Post)  

Come together

Separate maps, farecards, and terminals exhaust riders, but a coordinated system can make transit more user friendly and increase ridership. (Post, JDC)  (Tip: JDC)  

Just do it

To make bike commuting a habit and less stressful, Gear Prudence says to just do what feels right. No need for special equipment or draconian measures like freezing your Smartrip card. (City Paper)