Breakfast links: What Republicans don’t want
Photo by takomabibelot on Flickr.
Republican for speeding
A GOP House freshman, Kerry Bentivolio (R-MI) wants to ban speed and red light cameras in DC, and is drafting a bill in Congress to try to override DC’s power to enforce its own traffic laws with cameras. (Post)
TIGER endangered
While the Senate wants fund TIGER grants to the tune of $550 million in its 2014 budget, the Republican-controlled House has set aside no funding for it. The two bills will eventually have to be reconciled. (Next American City)
Foxx populi
Anthony Foxx wins unanimous approval from the Senate to become the next Transportation Secretary, replacing the departing Ray LaHood. (Post)
Vote for the road, or else
Loudoun County officials are threatening to withholding transportation money from Leesburg unless the town supports the North-South Corridor/ Outer Beltway plans. (Leesburg Today)
Late night track work gets later
Starting next week, Metro’s weeknight track work will start at 10 pm instead of 8 pm. General Manager Richard Sarles also said that the pace of track work should continue through 2017. (Post)
DCPS violating Title IX?
A new lawsuit alleges that girls at DCPS high schools do not get the same athletic opportunities as boys, which would violate Title IX. (Post)
Park complex
Alexandria’s Hensley Park could turn into a large sports and entertainment complex which would include several sports facilities, retail, and restaurants. (WBJ)
Less default near public transit
Owners of walkable, mixed-use, transit-accessible homes near parks are less likely to default on payments than the average homeowner. People close to a highway were more likely to default. (Atlantic Cities)
And…
Howard University cancels its Howard Town Center deal. (City Paper) … DC has selected 9:30 Club owner IMP to operate the Lincoln Theatre (WTOP) … Chicago’s Divvy bike sharing system starts today. (Chicago Sun-Times)