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If you can’t read Greater Greater Washington every day, you’ll still be able to catch all our posts at a glance with Greater Greater Week in Review.

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Growing government vehicle scandal envelops Wells: The ongoing scandal over inappropriate government SUVs has widened with a stunning revelation that DC Councilmember Tommy Wells also has a “fully-loaded” government vehicle of his own.

DDOT creates 10 Anacostia streetcar alignment options, but many residents still skeptical: DDOT presented ten alternative alignments for a streetcar through Anacostia at a community meeting on Saturday. Residents are still skeptical about DDOT’s plan to build a streetcar there and many fear that it will displace the majority black community.

Should Metro switch to zones? (No.): It’s frequently suggested that Metro should switch to a system of zones to simplify its complex system of fares. What would such a zone system look like, and would it be better for riders?

DDOT proposes Circulator fare hike, route changes: DDOT would double the Circulator cash fare to $2 and match the SmarTrip fare to Metrobus’s $1.50, under a proposed Circulator plan to be discussed Thursday. The Mall route would also be canceled and the Convention Center-Waterfront route suspended for a number of years.

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Fairfax Silver Line names are boring and repetitive: Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors has proposed station names for the Silver Line. But the names are really dull, so they won’t help define neighborhoods, and so repetitive they won’t help riders find their stop.

Happy birthday, Metro!: Metrorail turns 35 years old today. Happy birthday, Metro!

Bar owners worry about Metro late-night service cuts: The Calvert Street Bridge is the only connection between Adams Morgan and the closest Metro station, Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan. It’s not unusual to see a steady stream of pedestrians crossing the bridge on weekends. But that may change if Metro cuts late-night service.

Women: How comfortable do you feel biking?: Of all American cities, DC has one of the highest percentages of its bike commuters who are women, an important sign of bike-friendliness for all genders in any city.

DC tries to ice problem of “cupcake deserts”: Many residents of Southeast DC and Prince George’s County must drive 30 minutes or more just to buy fresh produce. Activists concerned with public health have recently made such “food deserts” a social justice issue.

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Matt Johnson has lived in the Washington area since 2007. He has a Master’s in Planning from the University of Maryland and a BS in Public Policy from Georgia Tech. He lives in Dupont Circle. He’s a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and is an employee of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. His views are his own and do not represent those of his employer.