Breakfast Links: More trains to carry marchers
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More Metro service for Women’s March on Washington
Metro will open at 5 am and add up to two dozen extra trains on Saturday to accommodate participants in the Women's March on Washington. Folks should still expect long waits at stations and enhanced security. (Post)
Metro is being sued by the Justice Department
A Metro applicant says his conditional offer of employment was rescinded after Metro learned of his epilepsy. Now he's arguing that they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Justice Department agrees. (Post)
Renters in Arlington County may soon be able to list on Airbnb
Renters in Arlington County may soon be able to sublet their apartments on AirBnB and other short-term rental services. This follows the county's decision in December to let homeowners list their homes as short-term rentals. (UrbanTurf)
Here’s how to navigate downtown DC by foot this weekend
Those who prefer to walk rather than use the Metro or bicycles to get around downtown DC during inauguration weekend may find this walking guide useful. (Post)
Here’s how to get around by bike this weekend
Road closures and traffic on Friday mean two wheels are preferable to four, so now may be the time to pull your bike out of the garage. (WABA)
Jack Evans hopes the Trumps will re-energize Pennsylvania Ave
Currently, the sidewalks, buildings, and road itself along Pennsylvania Avenue are managed by three separate entities. DC Councilmember Jack Evans is hoping to change that, and he hopes President and landlord Trump will get on board. (WBJ)
Portrait of the President as a new tenant
President Obama's first DC landlord remembers the young senator as a kind, responsible tenant. He rented the space until late in the 2008 presidential campaign. (UrbanTurf)
Tolls could be the key to eliminating traffic congestion
In Louisville, commuters from across the river are presented with a choice: pay a dollar, or take a few extra minutes to get where they're going. Based on one unscientific study, the latter seems much more popular. (City Observatory)
There’s still time to find a hotel for inauguration
Still need a hotel for the weekend? It shouldn't be that hard to find one; only about 40 percent of DC's rooms are booked. This is down compared to both 2009 (90 percent) and 2013 (60 percent). (WBJ)