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Pedestrian only in Arlington

A few streets in Arlington could soon be exclusively for people on foot. The County Board is considering changes to its transportation plan that would devote space to people and slow traffic. (ArlNow)  

Metro blues

Despite a decline in overall Metro ridership over the last year, overcrowding has increased on the Blue Line.  For all but two months since the Silver Line opened in 2014, Blue Line trains have exceeded Metro’s “optimal crowding” standards. (Post)  

SunTrust’s new treatment

Developers have once again adjusted their plans for the SunTrust Bank in Adams Morgan. The new plans have a less imposing facade on 18th St, but there will be 6 fewer residential units and a smaller plaza. (UrbanTurf)  

Don’t forget to hit record

After a DC police officer failed to turn on his body camera during a fatal shooting of a motorcycle driver, officers must now confirm to dispatchers that their body cameras are on every time they respond to a call. (Post)  

More money for city dwellers

For the first time since the 2008 recession, median incomes are on the rise, and particularly so in cities.  Poverty rates declined by 1.5% in metro areas, but remained mostly unchanged in rural locations.  (NextCity)  

Density or sprawl? How about both?

Cities that have sprawled are growing denser more quickly than cities with less sprawl. Why? (Bloomberg)  

Next stop, Margaritaville

Bar cars, that is rail cars dedicated to serving alcohol, will make a return to Metro-North trains. They will be the only bar cars in the nation. (Hartford Courant, Fitz L.)  (Tip: Fitz L.)  

And…

On Wednesday, Carla Hayden became the first non-white, non-male Librarian of Congress. (DCist) … A 77-year-old cyclist was killed in College Park after a driver hit him in a crosswalk. (DCist) … Alexandria’s city manager says they can’t and won’t deny a permit to the man who wants to build a garage right next to his neighbor’s kitchen window. (Post)