Breakfast links: Triathletes raced each of DC’s new bikeshare cycles, and the results were…surprising
Triathletes raced all of DC’s bikeshare cycles — guess who won?
Express wanted to try a different kind of test of the bikeshares that have been cropping up around the District lately. They recruited six triathletes with comparable times, put them each on a different bike, and had them race across town. (Sadie Dingfelder / Post)
Fairfax is aiming for a walkable future
Fairfax is looking to go all in on walkable areas in the near future. According to their latest plan, while 90 percent of the land mass will remain suburban, 99 percent of retail, industrial, office, and hotel development will be in walkable areas. (Fairfax)
BWI tries new tactics to combat holiday congestion
For the next month, BWI airport will be offering time-limited free parking and restricting Uber/Lyft's pickup/dropoff area to help reduce BWI holiday time traffic jams. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP. Tip: "Our readers")
Alexandria continues to hold ‘top ten’ status of US tech cities
For the 13th year running, Alexandria has made it into the top 10 tech cities in the US for its population category (125,000-250,000). The tech-savvy city is planning to spend another $52 million on IT over the next 10 years. (James Cullum / TechnicallyDC)
Columbia Pike is seeing returns on its funding boost
After securing additional funding back in April, the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization has been able to do more of what they set out to do originally — support more community events and help bring businesses to the Pike. (Chris Teale / ARLnow)
Crystal City is a strong contender for Amazon’s new headquarters
While DC proper might not fulfill all of Amazon's needs for their new headquarters, Crystal City can offer the benefits of the greater Washington region along with lower taxes, and the room necessary to house Amazon's big plans. (ARLnow)
Major Maryland water utility explores new rate structures
WSSC, a water utility that provides for around two million people, has recommended a trio of proposals aimed at reducing the cost on larger households (by up to $114 quarterly savings) and helping ensure more predictable bills. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
An apartment complex and tunnel updates are coming to College Park
A 440-unit apartment complex southeast of the College Park Metro Station has just been approved by Prince George's planning board. The project also includes updates to the bike and pedestrian tunnel as well as a bikeshare station. (WashCycle)
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