Breakfast links: Alternatives from east to west

No love for Anacostia streetcar

Many Anacostia residents seem uninterested in the streetcar. Some may fear gentrification, but even a group of artists disregarded the streetcar when discussing ways to attract patrons across the river. (Housing Complex)

Reston designs its future

A task force has finished Reston’s plan for how to evolve given the upcoming Silver Line, including more of a grid pattern, bike and pedestrian access, and a performing arts center. (Reston Patch)

Dulles rail delayed a year

The latest plans from the MWAA project that rail service to Dulles won’t begin operation until late 2017, instead of the originally projected 2016. The Authority declined to choose an airport station alignment yet. (Examiner)

Many modes for cherry blossoms

DDOT teamed up with the National Cherry Blossom Festival to promote multiple modes of transportation.  The nearest CaBi station will be staffed to handle overflow and a bike valet will be at the Jefferson Memorial.  (goDCgo)  (Tip: goDCgo)

Future of Ellipse area: still barricaded, less ugly

Federal agencies are planning for area south of the White House, an ugly mess of fences and barriers since 9/11. It will still be super high security, but could be more attractive and accessible to people on foot (Housing Complex) … How about keeping E Street open for cyclists? (TheWashCycle)

DOD should cover infrastructure in BRAC

A TRB study determined that DOD should pay impact fees to build up local infrastructure around major BRAC consolidations. Some of this funding should be diverted to improved transit access, not just highways, the committee said. (MITnews)

Dealing with youth on Metro

Last year, as Metro crime hit a five year high, a quarter of Metro’s 2000 arrests were of people younger than 20. (WAMU) … MTP Chief Taborn says the agency employs varying strategies to head off teen mischief including tracking trends in the stations and on social media. (WUSA)

NEC likely to get HSR money

The Obama administration has designated Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor as an HSR corridor, meaning it will likely get some of the high-speed rail money that Florida rejected. (North Jersey Record, Trains Magazine, Matt’)  (Tip: Matt')

And…

The DC Council may authorize sponsorships and advertising in parks (Housing Complex) … To take advantage of this weekend’s nice weather, get your bike back in shape with these tips (Rosslyn Patch) … DPW yesterday booted a WMATA service SUV at L’Enfant Plaza. (@Ieatforfun, Brad K)