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Loudoun numbers

Homebuilders in Loudoun County are told they can’t add more housing units to a lot since it would cost the county $1.62 for every dollar. But developers are contesting that figure and say some housing can be a boon for the county’s coffers. (Post)  

Be nice to tourists

Tourists are bringing in more money to DC because they think it is a cool destination. So maybe residents should appreciate what they bring to our economy instead of complaining about them getting in the way. (Post)  

Now what

Maryland sent Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties a list of ways they could cut costs on the Purple Line. Officials are reviewing the list with everything from wait times to less public art to assess how much the counties will chip in.  (WAMU)  

Help them ride

DC taxis are supposed to have more wheelchair accessible cabs. The DC Taxi Commission said many companies did not comply by June 30 and have to stop operating. The companies say they did what they were supposed to do. (WAMU)  

Three feet or else

Last year, a new law in Virginia went into effect requiring drivers to give cyclists 3 feet when they pass. Now police are writing more tickets than before. Cyclists are noticing and say drivers are giving them more space. (WAMU)  

I like big buses

Arlington is adding longer buses and more service on some of its routes, including Columbia Pike. The county purchased the new 40 foot buses to satisfy more demand. (Post, Matt Friedman)  (Tip: Matt Friedman)  

Don’t be a hater

Vancouver just rejected a new tax to support its transit agency. Many people hate their transit agency but they should instead look at the ways that cities can work to make transit better instead of blaming the agency itself. (Human Transit)