Breakfast links: (Don’t) go for the gold
NOOOOO
Boston will not host the 2024 Olympics. The US Olympic Committee canceled the bid amid public opposition to a danger of cost overruns. Muriel Bowser’s staff have not yet decided if they want to try to revive DC’s bid. (City Paper)
Walkable Tysons?
At a year old, the Silver Line’s ridership is a bit short of projections. One likely reason: Tysons is still not very inviting for walking. Fairfax DOT wants to cut the lanes and add crosswalks, but must first prove changes won’t slow down drivers. (WAMU)
WMATA waterproofing
WMATA plans to waterproof a Red Line tunnel near Bethesda in 2017, but the date may change based on the Bethesda Purple Line station. Water leaks have led to smoke and arcing insulators on the rails. (Bethesda Beat)
More roads, more bikes
When Maryland Governor Hogan announced $2 billion of highway projects, he included bicycle improvements as well. The projects include bike lanes on Route 1 and Annapolis Road. (TheWashCycle)
Post Post
The design for new headquarters for Fannie Mae, which will replace the Washington Post headquarters on 15th Street NW, features aerial pedestrian walkways and a street-level plaza. (Urban Turf)
Mark the Met Branch
DDOT will install mile markers on the Metropolitan Branch Trail at every tenth of a mile, after a series of public safety incidents. Dispatchers for the 911 system have had trouble directing police to the correct incident location. (WABA)
Latest anti-Purple tactic
Purple Line opponents in Chevy Chase now argue that because Maryland cut costs, the environmental statement needs to be redone and the line won’t be as cost-effective as before. (Bethesda Beat)
Greater New York stories
Governor Cuomo announced plans to tear down and rebuild LaGuardia Airport. (New York Post) … New Jersey Governor Chris Christie blamed Amtrak for NJ Transit delays. (Politico) … On New York streets, space is at a premium. (Post)