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Intersections = walkability

A study finds that more intersections per mile (i.e. smaller blocks) best correlates more with walkability than population density or other factors. (Ped Shed, Dave Murphy)  (Tip: Dave Murphy)  

Degree density

Rob Pitingolo has his own density metric: college degree density, which he finds is a good proxy for the economic value that having highly educated people brings to a city. DC is 4th after SF, NYC, and Boston, and when you combine DC, Arlington and Alexandria, we’re tops.  

Development agreements not followed

DC often requires developers receiving public funds to hire a certain proportion of DC residents and pay living wages, but they often aren’t following the agreements, the DC Auditor concluded. (WBJ)  

Boasberg says bye

Long-time HPRB chair Tersh Boasberg is now off the Board. Member Catherine Buell has succeeded him as chair. Observers knew this was coming as his term was expiring, but he stepped down a few months early. (Capital Business)  

$1m for ped/bike in Arlington

How will Arlington spend the $1 million set aside for pedestrian and bicycle improvements? They’ll improve arterial roads mostly outside Rosslyn-Ballston, upgrade technology to measure bike/ped traffic, improve way-finding, and buy some Capital Bikeshare stations. (People-Powered Arlington, Gavin)  (Tip: Gavin)  

No bike racks at the Mayflower?

Jessica Hanff writes on Facebook, “When I asked where to park my bike for an Infrastructure meeting at the Mayflower Hotel, the bellhop offered to check it at the coat check. … I guess better that then allow a bike rack out front?” I guess you can see thsi as “darn, no bike racks” or “yay, bike valet!” (Geoff H.)  (Tip: Geoff H.)  

Halsey the super-reporter

Post reporter Ashley Halsey III was in a small vintage biplane that flipped over upon landing at National Airport (nobody hurt). Halsey’s reaction: he immediately posted a story about it. (Post Now)