Weekend links: WMATA on the move

Real-time signs real soon

WMATA has requested proposals for real-time bus arrival signs at certain bus stops.  WMATA wants the first 30 signs to be in place before June 30 of this year. (TBD)

Suicide during suicide debate

While the WMATA Board was discussing the agency’s suicide prevention program, a man killed himself by jumping in front of a train at Foggy Bottom. (Examiner)

High income disparity in DC

DC has one of the highest rates of income disparity in the nation. A tough job market, particularly for unskilled workers, as well as high housing costs make it even tougher on low income citizens. (WAMU)

Georgetown drives less

Fewer Georgetown residents are driving to work while they take transit, walk, and work from home more.  If trends hold, in as soon as two years, a plurality of residents will be taking transit.  (Georgetown Metropolitan)

Lack of funding causes delays, uncertainty

The lack of a transportation funding bill could be holding up large projects like the Purple Line because of uncertainty of when and how much federal funding will be available.  (WAMU)

Really express bus

A team of European scientists is developing a bus that can go 155 mph.  The “Superbus,” which they hope to implement by 2015, will also use intelligent routing instead of standard bus stops. (Atlantic Cities)

And…

Richard Sales gives you a tour of the new 7000 series railcar along with epic music. (DCist) … Adams Morgan Hardware is likely closing thanks to much higher rent. (City Paper) … Logan Circle residents give thumbs up to new parking program. (DCist) … A credit card parking meter pilot program comes to Montgomery County. (Post)