Breakfast links: Ride a mile
In riders’ shoes
WMATA GM Paul Wiedefeld rode the Orange Line in rush hour Tuesday, which was messier than usual. He said Metro did a better job telling passengers about delays Tuesday than it had earlier in January. (WTOP, Post)
Metro-oriented development?
WMATA expects development near Metro stations and ridership to go hand in hand. Foggy Bottom had little activity 10-15 years ago and low ridership; now, it’s thriving and a lot of people ride. (WAMU)
VA’s transportation priorities
Plans to add HOV toll lanes on I-66 are a top priority for Virginia’s transportation secretary. He also wants a second entrance to the Ballston Metro and to widen Route 1 and Route 28. (WTOP)
Vision Zero in Montgomery
Montgomery County will develop a Vision Zero plan to end traffic fatalities. Strategies could include more speed cameras, lower driving speeds on roads, and higher fines. (Bethesda Beat)
Too much trash
Public trash bins are overflowing, and some residents say it’s because apartment landlords aren’t paying for private trash pick-up, which the law requires. One ANC asked DCRA to step up enforcement on landlords. (WJLA)
Soccer schemes
DC United’s architects just released 3 drawings of a design for the team’s new soccer stadiumpossible designs
Affordable in Virginia
Governor McAuliffe is stepping up funding for affordable housing in Northern Virginia, to the tune of 550 apartments across 5 new projects.
The risk of walking
On average, one pedestrian died each week of 2014 in our region. Overall, 53 people on foot died in car crashes, up from 45 in 2013. (WTOP)
And…
A second bathroom adds a whole lot of value to DC homes. (WTOP)… Mark your calendars for these twenty-three events that will cause congestion. (Post)