Breakfast links: The feds have a “secret” plan to shut Metro down in an emergency
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Inside the government’s plan to shut down Metro in emergency situations
Since December 2016, a plan has existed that would allow the federal government to close down Metro in cases of substantial safety issues. The plan was developed without Metro's input in response to the system's day-long shutdown two years ago. (Faiz Siddiqui / Post)
Hate group members won’t be getting separate Metro trains
Metro says it's no longer considering separate trains for white nationalists participating in the Unite the Right rally on August 12. Instead, the transit agency is considering other options to ensure riders' safety, like more police on trains. (Post)
New Barry Farm plans probably won’t have as much density as before
The team behind the redevelopment of the Barry Farm public housing complex was recently ordered to redo its plans by the DC Court of Appeals. Whatever new plan it comes up with will likely feature less density and more green space. (Ethan Rothstein / Bisnow)
A lawsuit against DC over gentrification adds new plaintiffs
The plaintiffs of a lawsuit alleging that the District employed pro-gentrification policies to discriminate against longtime residents have amended their complaint and added several community organizations as co-plaintiffs. (Katie Arcieri / WBJ)
Op-Ed: The Washington region needs to be bold if it gets HQ2
If Amazon taps the Washington region for its second headquarters, the only way it will be an asset and not a burden is if multiple jurisdictions come together around big ideas to address housing and transit, according to an opinion piece. (Vandana Sinha / WBJ)
The challenges of being a busker at Metro stations
Busking is allowed at Metro stations because it's considered a “free speech activity,” but a myriad of rules and varying interpretations of said rules by law enforcement means finding a place to perform is no easy feat. (Martine Powers / Post)
Cities grapple with how to regulate dockless scooters and bikes
US cities recognize the need to regulate new dockless scooter and bike companies to prevent oversupply and keep pedestrians safe, but too many regulations have caused companies to leave certain markets, like ofo and Mobike in the District. (Luz Lazo / Post)
A prospective MoCo executive candidate is still collecting signatures
Today marks the deadline for Nancy Floreen to submit the 7,243 signatures needed to officially become an independent candidate for Montgomery County Executive. Floreen is billing herself as a more development- and business-friendly alternative. (Bethany Rodgers / Bethesda Beat)
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