Breakfast links: Now it’s dockless scooter share
Dockless scooter share debuts
DC travelers will now have another option to get around town: dockless scooter share. The electric Razor-like scooters from Waybots cost $1 to start a trip, then 15 cents a minute. DDOT has given them permission under the same pilot rules as dockless bikeshare. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Most dangerous intersections in DC
DDOT has released a wealth of information on the frequency and severity of crashes at DC intersections. Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road NE was the single worst offender, but all parts of DC had troublesome intersections. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Maryland officials propose $5 billion for HQ2
Maryland and Montgomery County officials want to offer $5 billion in incentives, including $2 billion in transportation improvements, to lure Amazon's HQ2. They estimate HQ2 would bring $17 billion to the state economy. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
DC seeks to reduce legal battles over housing construction
The Bowser adminsitration is looking to make legal changes that would reduce court challenges to new housing developments. DC has seen a recent spike in such lawsuits which have delayed new housing and new affordable housing. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
Arlington lands at number 3 for residents born out-of-state
According to US Census data, almost no one in Arlington is actually from Arlington - Arlington has the third lowest number of residents actually born in-state, at 18.8%. Silver Spring and Alexandria aren't far behind at seventh and eighth, just over 20%. (ARLnow)
Metro plans Orange Line shutdowns for I-66 toll construction
The Orange Line will see multiple weekend shutdowns to allow for construction of HOT lanes on I-66 outside the Beltway. VDOT rejected one plan to shut down the Orange Line for two months. (Max Smith / WTOP)
The Wharf’s water taxi expands service to National Harbor
Starting today, the Potomac Riverboat Company's water taxi will be offering service between The Wharf and National Harbor with 35 minute one-way trips. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
Vision Zero’s impact still not clear after another year of data
With 2017's data now added in, it's still unclear whether or not Vision Zero is making a sizable difference in traffic fatalities. While some cities are experiencing a continued downward trend, notably New York and San Francisco, it could be unrelated to Vision Zero. (Angie Schmitt / Streetsblog USA)
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