Breakfast links: Goodbye, secret CaBi station - we never really got to use you
The White House’s ‘secret’ Capital Bikeshare station is no more
The White House's “secret” CaBi station, only accessible to people inside the security perimeter, is gone at the request of the Trump administration. There's no word on why it was removed. It had been put in under President Obama. (Benjamin Freed / Washingtonian)
Arlington is updating its Bicycle Master Plan and wants your input
Arlington wants your feedback on a new Bicycle Master Plan since bicycle commuting in the county has doubled since 2008, the time of the last plan. Over the next month they will be seeking community input at a number of events. (WashCycle)
Metro unveils new segment of cell service
Metro riders between Metro Center and Stadium-Armory will now finally have access to cell service in tunnels, bringing the stretch of service-enabled railway to 3.7 miles. Metro estimates the amount of cable required would be the distance of DC and New York. (Christina Sturdivant / DCist)
New DC arts school finally opens but at what cost?
DC's new Duke Ellington School of Arts has finally opened, a year delayed and $100 million over budget. It features state of the art facilities and will have room for 575 students. Around DC, costs for other public schools have also soared, prompting questions about the budgeting process. (Joe Heim / Post)
DC bikeshare users get the most savings over other programs
A recent report found that DC's Capital Bikeshare program is the cheapest monthly cost ($8 per month) when compared to major bikeshare programs in other US cities, while Metro's monthly cost ($135 per month) was the highest among those same cities. (Christina Sturdivant / DCist)
The hidden power of the Senate subway
The little-known transit system that ferries Senate members from their offices and the Senate itself is having a bigger impact on legislation. Reporters flock to the platforms to catch a fresh reaction to the latest news, while lawmakers wheel and deal on the 90-second ride. (Martine Powers / Post)
Providence Hospital to be turned into a “health village”
The owners of Providence Hospital in Michigan Park want to close the hospital, saying there are too many hospital beds in DC, and redevelop the 30-acre campus into a “health village” with housing and services outside “traditional health care.” (Tina Reed / WBJ)
Shooting in Southeast causes Metrobus driver to crash
A Metrobus driver crashed into a pole after hearing gunshots while driving in Southeast on Tuesday, injuring himself but not affecting any of his 8 passengers. A bullet was found lodged in the front bumper, but there are currently no reason to suspect the bus was the target of the gunfire. (Christina Sturdivant / DCist)
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