Photo by andrevanb on Flickr.

How to fix tax breaks

DC’s elected officials received $2.5 million in campaign contributions and gave out $1.7 billion in tax breaks to those contributors.  But DC can work to limit these contributions and ensure they get the best deal on these tax breaks.  (WAMU)  

U Street moratorium gets hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board heard from U Street residents who say bars and partying disturb their sleep, but all area ANCs, Jack Evans, and many others oppose the moratorium. (WAMU)  

Penn Ave bike lane update

The mayor’s office says that enforcement is happening and flex posts are on the way to help stop U-turns across the Pennsylvania Ave. bike lanes, though the flex posts will be subject to approval from several agencies.  (WABA)  

Micro-living without a car

A proposed rental project in Logan Circle with 29 micro-units and six one-bedroom apartments would not allow its residents to apply for residential parking permits.  (UrbanTurf)  

Metro riders can be hot

A parody website makes Metro “hot cars” into a dating service. Very funny, but as it passes itself off as an official WMATA site, it probably violates trademark law, and the agency may need to put a stop to it. (DCist)  

PR for public housing

Can videos of people talking about how public housing helps them reduce the stigma and negative perceptions of government-assisted housing? (Atlantic Cities)  

Foxx outlines vision

Anthony Foxx said he would support more multi-modal infrastructure as well as safety and efficiency initiatives in confirmation hearings for transportation secretary. (WAMU)  

And…

DC ranks as the 12th fastest growing city in the country. (WAMU) … You can rent DC’s smallest house for $1200 a month. (City Paper) … Check this animation illustrating one man’s excitement over bike sharing coming to New York. (NYT)