Breakfast links: State the obvious

Did this sign reduce automobile crashes?

A sign reading “Don’t hit the car in front of you” could be responsible for a decrease in collisions at one Arlington intersection. Police reported a significant reduction in crashes after placing the sign. (ArlNow)

The Donald Trump show

Donald Trump revealed plans for the new Trump International Hotel at the historic Old Post Office. Trump said cost is not an issue and redevelopment of the site could begin in 2014. While in town, Trump also visited FBI headquarters, for which he is considering making a bid. (WBJ, City Paper, Post)

Too much affordable housing?

Anacostia residents worry that a proposed 6-story building with only affordable housing units will prevent economic growth. DCHD’s original solicitation for the Big K site called for no housing. (City Paper)

Few changes for Height Act

As predicted, the NCPC recommended few changes to the Height Act, stating there is “no federal interest in raising heights to meet future federal space needs.” DC has yet to submit its recommendations, but previous comments from Gray suggest he may only support rooftop structures. (WBJ, CityPaper)

Is the NCPC wrong?

Aaron Weiner evaluates NCPC Executive Director Marcel Acosta’s report on the Height Act, saying it neglects the District’s own interests and misses an opportunity to change a 103-year-old law. (City Paper)

Fight over Ten Mile Creek

Competing claims over the proposed Phase IV development in Clarksburg will force the MoCo Planning Board to decide how much development will accommodate a growing population while protecting a fragile watershed. (Gazette)

Bethesda bikeshare stations almost ready

Bethesda’s first three Capital Bikeshare Stations have been installed, with service hopefully beginning Sept. 21. Photos show that infrastructure is ready, but Bethesda still needs bikes. (BethesdaNow, Robert Dyer)

DC Brau triples output

DC Brau was named one of the 10 fastest-growing craft breweries in the US. The brewery, which opened inside the District in 2009, experienced 195 percent growth from 2011-2012. (TheStreet)

Unions will build soccer stadium

Mayor Gray signed a project labor agreement requiring that the majority of construction contracts for the new soccer stadium go to local unions. The PLA is similar to the one used for Nationals Park. (WAMU)

And…

Trinity University will build its first new building in 50 years. (Post) … As many as 2,000 taxis won’t have credit card readers by Oct. 1. (DCist) … Sen. Barbara Boxer was named ‘Asphalt Legislator of the Year,’ which is apparently a real award. (The Hill)