Posts by Arego Mitchell — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Was all that Metro SafeTracking for naught?
Despite WMATA's claims of improved safety, electric arcing incidents (which can lead to track fires) have spiked since last summer. WMATA mulls using contractors to cut costs, but evidence suggests that won't work. Morning commuters are upset with Metro over lack of warning about lengthy delays. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s new strategy for HQ2? Multiple buildings
DC's suggestions for Amazon's HQ2 include the Anacostia waterfront and NoMa. The National Zoo proceeds with plans for a new parking garage. Baltimore kids form a “walking school bus” to get to and from school. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Get ready, the Wharf is about to greet the public
DDOT is preparing residents for the opening of The Wharf. Residents want to rezone an empty lot for housing. Montgomery County legislators continue to push for a $15 minimum wage bill. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Prince George’s County hopes its pitch to Amazon is a home run
Prince George's County has its eye on Amazon. Capital Bikeshare plans to expand in 2018. Metro's 2016 survey results reveal a few interesting things about ridership. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Power to the people - changes are coming to Rhode Island Avenue
DDOT is finally addressing issues with a dangerous Rhode Island Avenue intersection in Northeast. More than 900,000 Virginians lost their licenses due to unpaid court fees. Georgetown businesses are against a bill that would let employees who get free parking cash out the benefit. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: We all float down here (cause Metro’s tunnels are leaking)
Leaky tunnels could cause more shutdowns on the Red Line. Restaurants are fighting to keep the status quo, while workers want to be paid minimum wage. What would change if Amazon built HQ2 in the DC area? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for Metro funding?
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan offered $500 million of additional Metro funding, but only if DC, Virginia, and the federal government match it. The Wharf in Southwest DC is set to open after 11 years of planning. Metro is performing better in 2017 so far. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Hogan won’t support funding for Metro
The Georgetown Branch Trail has closed to build the Purple Line. Regional leaders met to discuss funding for Metro. Alexandria residents are anxious after their low-cost apartments get a new landlord, who intends to upgrade the buildings. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Photographs unveil DC’s transit history
DDOT launched a photo archive for DC transit nerds everywhere. A new lawsuit alleges that DC's food stamp program is troubled. Capital Bikeshare members tend to be white and affluent. Keep reading…