Breakfast links: More metro development
Few development bids
WMATA received a total of two bids for development at three WMATA stations. There was no interest for development at Huntington, and College Park and Capitol Heights each received one bid. (WBJ)
Uber vs. Lyft
Lyft alleges Uber ordered and cancelled more than 5,000 rides since last fall, ostensibly to hurt Lyft drivers. Uber calls the charge “baseless.” (WAMU)
A safer Route 1
There are now new pedestrian signs and lower speed limits on Route 1, where four pedestrians died this year. (Gazette)
Politico stays in Rossyln
DC has had recent success in attracting media offices, but Politico has decided to remain in Rosslyn. The company cited lower rents due to higher vacancies, and excellent transit accessibility as reasons for its choice. (City Paper)
Better access in Arlington
A promised access road, with bicycle and pedestrian access, is coming by 2022 to the Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington. The road will allow easier and safer access between the Columbia Pike and Pentagon City areas. (ArlNow)
Why can’t we build high speed rail?
Why can’t the US build high-speed rail? Lack of commitment and poor planning from the federal government, maybe. (CityLab)
All night in Philly
Philadelphia’s SEPTA is testing all-night weekend train service and so far it’s been a rousing success with big increases in ridership. But continuing the program will require more money. (Philadelphia Weekly, Richard) (Tip: Richard)
And…
Walmart will not be coming to Aspen Hill. (Post) … Prince George’s will buy out residents of Piscataway Hills whose homes suffered in a landslide. (Post) … Record-breaking rains on Tuesday swamped cars in BWI parking lots. (WTOP)