Breakfast links: Metro’s SafeTrack heads into the home stretch
SafeTrack may be over soon, but a lot of work is still ahead
Metro GM Paul Wiedefeld cautions that even with SafeTrack wrapping up in June, lighting repairs and other high priority projects will still affect riders. Surge 13 just wrapped up, and surge 14 starts this weekend. (Max Smith / WTOP)
DC’s Veteran Affairs Medical Center is under close scrutiny
The recent investigation into the conditions at DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center uncovered evidence of severe inventory mismanagement, as well as 'dirty' storage of 'sterile' supplies. It's not entirely clear yet how these conditions affected patients. (Jack Moore / WTOP)
Mayor Bowser’s new bill increases the rights of sexual assault victims
Mayor Bowser will be holding a press conference today to discuss a new bill that will expand the rights of juvenile sexual assault victims by giving them access to advocates and by giving adult victims a wider range of advocates. (Peter Hemann / Post)
Metro investigator will talk to Petworth residents about Green Line rumbling
An investigator contracted to Metro will be reaching out to Petworth area residents to better understand the recent rumblings caused by the Green Line trains. (Max Smith / WTOP)
This device adds a little oomph to your bike commute
The Copenhagen Wheel won't pedal your bike for you, but it will give you a boost of power when you need it. Made by a Massachusetts company called Superpedestrian, it attaches to your rear wheel and an app analyzes your riding style to help you climb those tough hills. (Anthony Karcz / Forbes)
Don’t drink and drive - or walk or bike, either
Driving while intoxicated is a well-known problem, but walking or biking while drunk is also a risk. More than one-third of the pedestrians and one-fifth of the cyclists killed in crashes in 2014 were legally drunk, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. (Frederick Kunkle / Post)
Uber and Lyft are in favor of charging more for use of roads
Uber and Lyft have come out in favor of road pricing, which is charging more based on use during certain times, like rush hour. While it could cost ride hailing companies more money to operate, more expensive roads could also discourage people from buying cars and further their reliance on ride hailing. (Joe Cortright / CityCommentary)
Could DC see a drop in rent for luxury apartments?
Higher vacancies and lower rents could be the trend for some Class A (typically new, luxury, high rise) apartments in the DC area, based on a recent market report. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)