by Kelli Raboy
Photo by chrismar on Flickr.
Blame the feds: Is the federal government to blame for traffic congestion? A study says it offers too many incentives to drivers and not enough to transit users. Even AAA agrees the disparity in parking and transit benefits has likely worsened congestion. (WTOP) 
Museum returns to Metro: After just two years at National Harbor, the National Children's Museum will move back to DC. The institution wants to be near Metro and needs additional space to serve more children. (Post)
Long commutes, low incomes: The Post expands further on Ben Ross's analysis finding many low-income commuters take long rides on the Silver line to jobs in Tysons Corner. High rents keep such workers from actually moving near work.
Oh, frack: Under pressure from energy companies, the Forest Service will allow some fracking on national forest land including the George Washington forest in Virginia. The practice might pollute DC's drinking water. (WTOP, Post)
Show me the money: Dueling economic analyses predict the economic benefit of a stadium. Profitability seems to hinge almost entirely on one hotel near the stadium which could bring $70 million in tax revenue, or not. (City Paper)
High school heights: DC's schools budget will focus on high school improvements next year. A panel of high school students from across DC met with Kaya Henderson to ask for a variety of improvements including career programs, elective courses, sex education, and solutions for overcrowding. (Post)
Dallas does transit: A high-speed rail line will go to downtown Dallas rather than ending outside the core, spurring the city to invest in extensive local transit system improvements, including a new light rail alignment and streetcar expansion. (CityLab)
And...: Ted Leonsis says a Wizards training facility would be good for the neighborhood. (City Paper) ... The Spy Museum could go to L'Enfant Plaza. (Post)
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