Breakfast links: Does street sweeping actually do anything?
Capitol sweep by Adam Fagen licensed under Creative Commons.
Yes, sweeping city streets is actually important
A disgruntled resident wants to know: does DC mostly sweep streets to make money ticketing people who don't move their cars? In fact, street sweeping is very important for keeping trash and pollutants out of local waterways. Sweepers collected 4,361 tons of trash last year. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
DC’s Attorney General is suing neglectful landlords
DC's Attorney General is suing neglectful property owners and building managers in Wards 7 and 8. The lawsuits are based on tenant complaints and inspections, but some landlords claim some tenants are “working” the legal system to avoid paying rent. (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
Inspection reports show Metro has lighting issues and tripping hazards
Newly-released Federal inspection reports from May, June, and July reveal tunnel lighting issues, tripping hazards, water leaks, and other safety concerns. (Max Smith / WTOP)
BWI has inspired airport design around the world
A 1979 expansion and re-design helped BWI Marshall Airport achieve its present-day efficiency and inspired the design of airports from Denver to Singapore. (Edward Russell / Curbed)
Montgomery County Executive candidates talk development
Candidates in the running for County Executive discussed their economic development strategies, views on closing the education achievement gap, and liquor privatization during a Wednesday debate. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)
Visualize 2045 lays the blueprint for the region’s transportation future
Regional leaders recently approved Visualize 2045, the region's long-range transportation plan. Some argue that the plan does not focus on transit enough, nor account for emerging technologies that will impact how people travel in the area. (Lori Aratani / Post)
US crime statistics can be really misleading
While politicians and media often talk about the “most dangerous cities” in the US, a statastician says the way crime is currently counted is often misleading. For example, some measures count a murder and shoplifting the same. (Liberty Vittert / CityLab)
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