Breakfast links: Park and ride
Far from home
Low wage workers have longer commutes, according to the DC Office of Revenue Analysis. The analysis also showed child-care workers and CEOs mostly drive and economists are most likely to walk to work. (DCist)
All inclusive
Changing inclusionary zoning could help keep DC affordable. DC currently requires 8-10% of a participating development to be affordable, but bringing that number up could help keep people in the city. (DC Fiscal Policy Institute)
No parking for you
A new H Street development won’t provide off-street parking. Residents will get transit benefits, bikeshare, and carshare memberships. The building will also have an employee to help residents understand transit options. (Urban Turf)
Density debate
National Association of City Transportation Officials said there should ideally be 28 bikeshare stations per mile. DC groups say there is no ideal density for bikeshare stations. (City Lab, TheWashCycle)
Never gonna give you up
Despite his loss in the Ward 8 Special election, Marion C. Barry plans to run again for his late father’s seat. Though facing potential jail time, Barry seems confident he’ll be on the ballot again come 2016. (City Paper)
Pedal up
Help Fairfax County plan new bike parking and path improvements for bike-to-Metro commuters. Commuters can use an interactive map to show the county what routes to prioritize. (PlanItMetro)
Not in her, er, driveway?
A Chevy Chase woman is suing her neighbors to stop them from repaving a shared driveway, deeming the driveway “historic.” This is only the latest twist in a bizarre 7-year long case between the neighbors. (DCist)
Picture perfect
A new project complies geotags of images from Flickr to create maps showing popular places to take photos. The Geotaggers World Atlas maps picture traffic for every city in the world, showing the best places for photo ops. (City Lab)
Facelift
The Iwo Jima Memorial is getting a makeover, courtesy of wealthy Washingtonian David Rubenstein. His donation will be used by NPS to re-gild, wax and improve lighting, landscaping and infrastructure at the memorial. (WBJ)