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The two biggest technical problems with DC Streetcar have been friction with cars and the fact that it’s too short to be useful for many trips.
That’s technical. Politically, the two biggest problems were named Bowser and Mendelson. Although the District Department of Transportation drew up multiple plans to relieve the operational problems, either Mayor Muriel Bowser or DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson stepped in to thwart every single attempt.
It didn’t have to be that way. The streetcar’s failures are not inherent, they’re supervisory. As the streetcar winds down for its March 31 closure, let’s recount those derailments of stewardship. Check that out — and more of today’s headlines — at the links below.
As Illinois considers autonomous-vehicle legislation, proposed protections for manufacturers raise questions about safety, privacy, and public consent.
…and what we can do to protect our kids *and* the e-bike revolution.
While other countries work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the U.S. is moving in the opposite direction.
As Illinois considers autonomous-vehicle legislation, proposed protections for manufacturers raise questions about safety, privacy, and public consent.
