Breakfast Links: Kill the “Road Kill Bill”?

LinksBy Joe Stenhouse (Contributor) December 15, 2016

Image by Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office licensed under Creative Commons.

Hogan targets Bill 1013

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will make repealing the “Road Kill Bill” a top priority in 2017. He says the bill's “flawed and biased scoring system” has axed many transportation projects across the state.  (WJLA)

Green Line on shaky ground

Petworth residents living along the Green Line say their homes have been shaking with the passing of each train since mid-summer. What's changed? WMATA isn't sure, but they're looking into it.  (PetworthNews)

Ride hailing risks

Using ride-hailing services may temporarily aid struggling transit systems, but do more harm than good in the long run. The more the public relies on ride-hailing services, the less likely they will be to support future transit development.  (Slate)

A new look for Kenilworth Courts

Kenilworth Courts finally got zoning approval to turn 290 public housing units into 530 mixed-income townhouses and flats. The plan also brings a much-needed grocery store and a better-connected street grid.  (WBJ)

Car2go here2stay

The Arlington County Board unanimously voted to create a permanent car-sharing program, and extended Car2go's pilot program for up to 12 months.  (Arlington)

Transportation 101

USDOT now has a handy, easy-to-read “Transportation Toolkit” for citizens looking to get involved in transportation projects. It covers topics like when to give input during the planning process, who to talk to, and what to talk about.  (CityLab. Tip: Ben)

Arctic cold arrives

Ahead of the bitter cold and potential snow and ice this weekend, the region added more beds to homeless shelters, and churches and libraries may open as temporary warming sites. DC will offer free transportation to homeless shelters.  (Post)

The Fairfax Five on workplace commutes

The five winners of Fairfax County's “Best Workplaces for Commuters” highlight what companies can do to support smart transit choices by their employees.  (Fairfax)

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