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Is is time for Uber and WMATA to make things official?
It remains unclear why a proposal that would have benefited Uber and Metro passengers fell through last December. Other US cities are testing partnerships with ride-hailing apps, and transit experts argue it could boost ridership. (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)
Metro is getting #Back2Good with blue seats and vinyl wraps
A dozen 6000-series and 3000-series cars will get a makeover with new blue seats and fresh exterior vinyl wraps. According to Metro, the upgrades will help older trains look newer, be more environmentally friendly, and be easier to clean. (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)
The Georgetown canal plan includes eight distinct sections
The Aqueduct, the Bend, the Walls, the Groves, the Locks, Rock Creek Confluence, Rock Creek and Mile Marker 0 are all included sections in the new canal. Plans also address rebuilding the current path and increasing it in size. (Georgetown Heritage)
More DC apartments are occupied this year
DC had the largest gain in occupied apartments in the last year since 2001. When DC's 2017 population census becomes available, comparing housing unit changes with population change will give insight into DC's changing demographics and housing stock. (Stephen Swaim / District, Measured)
The cyclist who flipped Trump the bird has been fired
A Virginia cyclist who flicked off president Donald Trump's motorcade as he was leaving his golf course in Sterling has been fired from her government contracting job. Her employers say she violated the company's social media policy by featuring the photo. (Jennifer Bendery / Huffington Post)
Arlington County Board candidates reflect on cycling
On your way to the polls and wondering your candidates thoughts on cycling? Here's how three candidates feel about cycling in Arlington. All three candidates ride a bike, two commute on their bike, and another loves Capital Bikeshare. (TheWashCycle)
Why NYC doesn’t embrace e-bikes like Europe
While NYC continues a fervent ban on e-bikes including a recent confiscation of 687 bikes, many European countries are embracing e-bikes and adding them to their bike share fleets. With such success in Europe, why the hostility in NYC? (Feargus O’Sullivan / Citylab)
Driverless cars are tested at this secret California site
Driverless car's ability to react to any type of road situation is central to their safety. One company, Waymo, has now completed around 20,000 tests scenarios totaling billions of test miles in one test area in California. (Ashley Halsey III / Post)
Philedelphia will help some neighbors experiment with their parks
New funding will promote community participation around public spaces and give residents agency in shaping their neighborhood. This is in addition to the $500 million Philadelphia recently invested in revamping public spaces. (Rachel Dovey / Next City)
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