Breakfast links: Safety first
On the trail
The Capital Crescent Trail reopened near Georgetown after storms closed it over a week ago. Meanwhile, police found a man stabbed to death on the Northwest Branch Trail in Maryland. (WTOP)
Idaho Stops may be safer
Rolling through stop signs, and being able to pass red lights after stopping, are not just faster and easier but may be safer for cyclists by taking riders off more dangerous arterials. (Vox, Andrew Gallo)
Orange cones, no phones
Virginia officials are promoting safety along the I-95 HOT Lanes construction site this summer. A recent report found that 62% of drivers along the corridor use their cell phones, and 15% text. (Post)
Surviving earth, wind, and fire
After decades of mounting insurance claims, a new exhibit explores how to make the built environment more resilient. Meanwhile, the Washington Monument reopens following 2011’s quake. (Post, DCist, WTOP)
Poverty in new places
What happens when poverty doubles in a place that wasn’t built for poor people? Lack of transit, dispersed land use, and segregation make it challenging to access jobs and keep the poor invisible. (Politico)
Eastern Market more like 7-Eleven
Indoor and outdoor vendors at DC’s Eastern Market debate reopening a street to cars. The indoor vendors want to eliminate outdoor vending on Saturday to make room for more parking. (City Paper)
Reinvigorating Crystal City
The main commercial landlord for the neighborhood is redeveloping a former defense office building into apartments. This collaboration with WeWork hopes to bring tech workers to the area. (WBJ)
Casino’s signs worry neighbors
Prince George’s planning board approved 90- and 100-foot LED signs at the MGM casino planned for National Harbor. The signs will be visible from the Beltway and neighboring historical properties. (Post)
And…
The rail tunnel beneath Maryland Ave. SW hosts decades of work by DC’s graffiti artists. (BYT) … Bus and bike lanes aren’t just an efficient use space, but a matter of equal protection under the law. (TED, jnb) … Why doesn’t the Missouri delegation rename Kansas City’s Union Station in honor of President Truman instead of DC’s? (RPUS)