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Yup, a Barnes Dance

DDOT has confirmed that 7th and H will get a “Barnes Dance,” or “pedestrian scramble.” Pedestrians can cross in all directions during one signal phase, but still also cross with traffic. To avoid too many vehicular delays as a result, turns will be completely prohibited at this intersection. (WTOP, Ryan M)  (Tip: Ryan M)  

The sordid saga of 1922 3rd

That project to develop a historic house in LeDroit Park that just got canceled? There’s a lot more to the backstory, including a con artist, five lawsuits, a leaky roof, and more. This project had been the owners’ best chance to sell the property, but neighborhood opposition and historic preservation was too much for the developer. It seems he backed out a bit too quickly, however. (Housing Complex)  

AAA national doesn’t hate bikes like AAA Mid-Atlantic does

Even national AAA isn’t standing by the bike-hating rhetoric of AAA Mid-Atlantic. After New York’s Noah Budnick critcized AAA’s stance against Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes, the national @AAASafety replied that they “stand behind [their] share the road message,” and it’s Mid-Atlantic’s @AAAGuy (Lon) who was hating on the lanes. The regional auto clubs are all independent of national. (Bicycle Transportation Examiner)  

Not a crash at all

A Red Line operator pulled the emergency brake after thinking he saw a train in front of him. Did the signaling system fail again or was the operator mistaken? Metro is investigating. The Tri-State Oversight Committee isn’t so happy Metro waited more than a day to notify them. (Examiner)  

Jellef will stay with Maret, get lights

DPR is holding firm on their January decision to give the Jellef sports fields to the Maret school during most of the best hours for ten years in exchange for Maret rehabilitating them. However, contrary to early speculation, the fields will probably get lights, creating some more useful hours available to residents. (Georgetown Metropolitan)  

Temporary housing in the backyard? Why not?

What should seniors do who can’t keep living in their homes but don’t want to go into nursing homes? How about temporary movable structures that can go in the backyard of a relative’s house? A Virginia reverend came up with the plan, but some local officials are opposing the idea because their precious zoning limits the number of people on large suburban lots. (Post)  

Keep buying produce, Bethesda

Farm stands can legally opperate on state “highways” again, with permits. SHA officials had to shut down some popular farmstands in Bethesda because of laws that prohibited them but allowed seafood vendors. (Gazette)  

Walk! ing! Town!

This spring’s WalkingTown and BikingTown DC, a weekend full of free walking and biking tours, is May 22-23, and has just posted their schedule. Pick a tour or five for you! (Cultural Tourism DC)