Breakfast Links: Victory for paid family leave in DC
Paid family leave may become law
DC's paid family leave bill may become law, after Mayor Muriel Bowser chose not to veto the measure. Bowser reiterated her concerns that the payroll tax needed to fund paid family leave would be too expensive for businesses. Next comes a review in Congress. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
End of the line for 4000-series trains
Metro began the retiring of the long-troubled 4000-series of railcars on Wednesday. Metro plans to completely remove both the 4000-series and 1000-series from active service by the end of 2017. (Faiz Siddiqui / Post)
Help support bicycle safety legislation
Two bills improving safety - one prohibiting cars driving in bike lanes to pass other cars and another to penalize distracted drivers who cause injury to bicyclists and pedestrians - need support to get through the Virginia House of Delegates. (Washcycle)
Bike parking gets easier in Fairfax County
Fairfax County officially endorsed a set of bicycle parking guidelines that have been in development for a decade. The guidelines will not force new developments to have bike parking, but will detail how bike parking must be done to make it safe and convenient. (Bruce Wright / FABB)
A shining example of bike safety
Texas A&M has recently completed work on a four-way, glow-in-the-dark 'Dutch Junction' intersection. By combining glow-in-the-dark bike lanes with traffic directing islands, the intersection aims to increase safety for all users without impeding traffic flow. (Molly Hurford / Bicycling)
Tysons unveils Dominion Square West
A new development called Dominion Square West in Tysons will replace car dealerships with retail, public parks, and more than 1,000 apartments, with 20 percent of those designated as affordable units. It will be a short walk from the Spring Hill Metro Station. (Fairfax)
Which drivers take the most risks?
Young millennials have taken the throne of most dangerous drivers, according to a recent survey by AAA. About 88% of drivers age 19-24 admit to at least one risky behavior a month, such as texting while driving or running a red light. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Virginia wants relief from the clog of traffic
A third of Northern Virginia residents find traffic congestion and transportation options as their highest concern - 4 times more than those worried about crime, according to a new survey. They want more funding for roads and focus on transit options, like the Silver Line. (Lori Aratani / Post)
Grand opening for H Street Whole Foods
The Whole Foods at 600 H Street NE will finally be opening on March 15. The new grocery store will include a Chinese diner by Erik Bruner-Yang. (UrbanTurf)