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AAA and WABA agree on negligent driving

WABA and AAA may not agree on how much federal funding should go to bicycling, but they both support a Maryland bill to make the punishment more than a mere traffic ticket for recklessly driving and killing someone. Senators Jamie Raskin (Montgomery) and Victor Ramirez (Prince George’s) are undecided and may represent the key votes. (WABA)  

C100 pro-input, pro-fun

Committee of 100 head George Clark responds to the Alma Gates/“Redistricting Game” flap by insisting the organization supports public input and also “like[s] to have fun.” (Housing Complex)  

School’s test scores suspect

One DC school’s rise in test scores could be the result of tampering with test results. The DC State Board of Education will hold a hearing to examine this shocking allegation. (USA Today)  

Folks who want to hear from you

Arlington wants suggested locations for new “Bikes May Use Full Lane” signs. (BikeArlington) … Dr. Gridlock wants readers’ experiences with the new 15th Street traffic patterns (Post) … WABA wants stories of people who were in a crash while walking or biking and couldn’t collect damages from insurers.  

Gray speaks on DC

The mayor delivered his first State of the District speech yesterday, hours after the Council held a hearing on the administration’s hiring practices. (Post, City Paper) … The focus on job creation bored some attendees. (Examiner)  

Anacostia used to have a streetcar

Anacostia residents might be unsure about the streetcar, but it’s nothing new—Anacostia had a streetcar running right down MLK Avenue in years gone by. (And Now, Anacostia)  

Bikeshare trip length varies over the day

A grad student in London created an animation of Barclays Cycle Hire usage by trip length over the course of the day, thanks to Transport for London’s release of data for 1.4 million trips. (Spatial Analysis)  

Safer intercity buses more expensive

A rash of accidents on discount intercity buses has raised calls for better safety oversight. Union officials say higher driver pay would also increase safety. Either solution likely leads to pricier trips. (Transportation Nation)