By David Alpert (Executive Director) • November 14, 2019
I was waiting for an S4 bus on 16th Street NW last week, and it took at least ten minutes longer than the online system said it would. As I waited, I saw a long stream of other buses (S1 and S9) stop at the next stop to the north, then have to wait about a minute to merge into adjacent traffic, and often get delayed at the light. Why? A single SUV was stopped, lights flashing, right in front of the bus stop.
Under the Trump administration, a discretionary grant program in the Department of Transportation has shifted priorities from transit and bike lanes to highways, particularly in rural areas. (Andrew Small / Citylab)
A new report concludes that DC Councilmember Jack Evans acted in an official capacity to benefit a private company, conclusions which could increase scrutiny of his actions and his political future. (Steve Thompson / Post)
Should Arlington build a second entrance at Pentagon City Metro? Some residents are pushing for it in the context of the upcoming Amazon HQ2 development. The county plans to study how the area’s transportation network could be impacted by HQ2. (Alex Koma / WBJ)
This week’s plummeting temperatures pose a significant risk to area residents experiencing homelessness, and DC is one of the only cities to guarantee shelter during cold weather. WAMU has compiled cold-weather shelters across the region. (Letese’ Clark / WAMU)
Trans people, particularly trans women of color, face disproportionately high rates of violence and murder. Recognizing this, organizations across the US are working to increase awareness of trans issues and advocating for pay equity and legal protections. (Ananya Garg / Citylab)
The Washington DC Economic Partnership released a host of data about DC’s growth. It shows the median household income in DC is $82,381, 60% of units delivered in DC since 2009 were one-bedrooms, and there are 28.4 million square feet of development in DC at the moment. (Staff / Urban Turf)
Construction on a memorial to the women’s suffrage movement in Lorton, Virginia began yesterday. The memorial is on land where suffragists were imprisoned in the early 20th century and will open in 2020, the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment’s ratification. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
A new study examines where rapid bus lanes and other bus amenities could be added ot Route 7 in Virginia. The report includes eight bus rapid stations on the road stretching from Tysons to Alexandria, as well as areas for bus-only lanes. (Max Smith / WTOP)
