On December 21, the District of Columbia was among the first to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to the Transportation Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P), along with Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The initiative promises to put a price on transportation fuels that spew greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, with money raised going to clean transportation. As a co-benefit, regional air will be cleaner.
Starting on Friday, Metro will close 13 stations around the US Capitol and National Mall in preparation for anticipated violence and armed demonstrations during the inauguration. (Justin George / Post)
Anticipating violence during the upcoming inauguration, Airbnb decided to cancel reservations made for inauguration week in the region after a group of local activists pressed for aggressive action. Airbnb will compensate hosts for the money they would have earned during that week. (CityLab)
A DC judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to stop the construction of condos on Adams Morgan Plaza by arguing the plaza is public space. A lawyer for the plaintiffs said they are discussing options and may appeal to the DC Court of Appeals. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
According to a Metro spokesperson, Metro will not make commemorative SmartTrip cards for the upcoming Biden-Harris inauguration as it has for past inaugurations. Metro did not give a reason for its decision. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
The Kojo Nnamdi Show will air its last live show on Thursday, April 1 after a 23-year run. Its host, longtime DC institution Kojo Nnamdi, will still host ThePolitics Hour and a series of live events for the station. (Elliot C. Williams / WAMU)
The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, accusing him of inciting the violent terrorist attack on the Capitol by making false election claims. Trump is the first president to be impeached twice. (Post)
