Brunch links: Separated

More arguments on HOT lanes

The Post editorial board tells Arlington to shut up already and stop opposing HOT lanes, but a Woodbridge letter writer says it’s about keeping the commitment to carpooling (Post) … Meanwhile, McLean residents don’t want an extension of the Beltway HOT lanes in their area either. (Alex McVeigh/Connection)

Video for Vancouver lanes

Vancouver created a video to illustrate their new 2-way separated bike lanes. They are testing three kinds of barriers: parked cars, planters, and bike racks. (Stephen Miller)  (Tip: Stephen Miller)

Bush daughter’s bikes stolen

Is there a ring of thieves going after bicycles belonging to public figures? First two bikes were stolen from Mayor Fenty, and now two more have been stolen from Jenna Bush Hager in Baltimore. (WTOP)

Ride the Army train

The Army may use a train to transport troops between two forts in Virginia using VRE cars. It would take 4,000 buses and 320 trucks off I-95. (AP)

Remove the FDR? Maybe not so crazy?

International architects suggest New York tear down part of the FDR Drive to make a park. People on the street and administration officials are predictably incredulous, but New York has a parallel experience (literally): part of the West Side Highway fell down in the 1970s, and many of the drivers switched to transit. (Andrea Bernstein/WNYC, Matthias)  (Tip: Matthias)

And…

Dominion Power will install 32,000 “smart meters” in Northern Virginia (ARLnow, Gavin) … The Post reviews the state of Tysons … Maryland charges another citizen with the crime of videotaping police in public places. (PINAC)  (Tip: Gavin)

Recipe for 14th north of CH? A streetcar?

DC will study how to improve the retail corridor on 14th Street from Spring Road to Madison Street, including the possibility of moving the streetcar from Georgia over to 14th in this area. (The article says it’s impossible because 14th is narrow (true) and stops at Thomas Circle (except plans already call for the line to use 14th there). (Michael Neibauer/WBJ)