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Purple Line needs another new study

A judge ruled that the Purple Line must go through another environmental study before it can move forward, claiming that Metro’s falling ridership and maintenance problems could have a profound effect on the viability of the light rail line. (Post)  

Riders’ advocates go by the wayside

The 10-year-old Metro Riders’ Advisory Council is losing steam. There is no longer a Metro employee who attends monthly meetings, and two members resigned prematurely because they felt no one was listening. (Post)  

Orange will stay

DC Councilmember Vincent Orange will step down as the chair of the council’s business committee but won’t resign as he takes on his new role as the head of the Chamber of Commerce. (WBJ)  

Metro officer arrested for trying to support ISIS

A Metro police officer sent gift cards to ISIS, hoping to help the terrorist organization buy mobile apps. The FBI arrested the officer yesterday after a lengthy investigation. (WAMU)  

Section 8 hate

The Baltimore County Council shot down a bill that would have prevented landlords from discriminating against renters who get rent support from the government. (Post)  

Football coaches forgo traffic for bikes

Most of the Washington football team’s coaches have decided to forgo Richmond traffic and are biking to training camp every morning instead. (Post)  

Doubling down in Loudoun

A developer wants to double the size of its southeastern Loudoun development and add over 800 residential units to the originally planned retail and entertainment center. (WBJ)  

That button doesn’t do anything

Most of New York City’s crosswalk “beg buttons” aren’t actually connected to the traffic lights, but they might give pedestrians the illusion of control. (99% invisible)  

The key to better bus stops

How do you fix bad bus stops? Groups around the country are transforming them into exercise hubs, gardens, and inviting community spaces. (CityLab)