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As early voting starts in DC, the Post editorial board endorses Bowser for mayor, while a columnist argues that the main distinction between the front-runners is not policy but style. Meanwhile, the final Maryland gubernatorial debate exposed differences on transportation and the environment. (Post)  

Parking makes way for sidewalks

The Georgetown BID widened the sidewalks this past weekend by taking over the parking lane, something they may try again. Were you there? How did it work? (The Georgetown Metropolitan)  

Region prepares for mini-Olympics

The DC area will be hosting the World Police and Fire Games this summer, which will show off the region’s capabilities. More athletes are scheduled to compete than in the London Olympics. (WTOP)  

Doctrine of self-preservation

An insurer refused to pay a cyclist because he did not maintain a “proper lookout” even after a truck driver cut him off and braked suddenly. This outcome is a result of the area’s contributory negligence laws. (WashCycle)  

How to get everyone biking

Men take more bike rides than women, so how can we close that gap?  Convenience, education, better bikes for women, and creating a fun community can all help.  (Bacon’s Rebellion)  

Building from a position of strength

Underperforming light rail lines, like the one in Norfolk, provide ammunition to critics. Even in Portland, rail followed a widely used frequent bus network. (RPUS, KCUR)  

UN investigates access to water

As water rates rise, poorer residents may lose access to a basic human need. But what to do when 80,000 people do not pay their bill, as is the case in Detroit? The UN is sending a fact-finding mission. (Guardian)  

And…

Although farther from the Metro, the second wave of Tysons development maintains an urban appearance. … (WBJ) A terrorism-preparedness exercise is scheduled around DC today after another one yesterday. (DCist) … Check out six intersection improvements to protect pedestrians. (NextCity)