Breakfast links: After more road deaths, another attempt at Vision Zero
Bowser proposes more enforcement to bring down DC’s traffic deaths
DC's mayor annouced a mix of safety enforcement blitzes to ticket speeders and bad drivers, and added new traffic laws like ending right-on-red in many locations. More people died on the city's streets this year than in 2017, 2016, or 2015. (Luz Lazo / Post)
The Brightwood Park building where tenants are on rent strike is up for sale
Residents at 1320 Nicholson St NW stopped paying rent over their building's dilapidated conditions, and now the owner has put the property on the market. Residents could have a chance to make an offer on the building through the Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act. (Jon Banister / Bisnow)
Metro wants to expand its ability to charge for parking by stations
The Metro board is considering several options to charge more to park in Metro parking garages. The proposals include adding overnight parking at stations; charging for holiday, weekend, and event parking; and expanding the hours that garages charge for parking. (Kathy Goldgeier / WAMU)
Metro will stop turning trains around at Grosvenor-Strathmore
On December 17 Metro will end the Grosvenor turnback and run all trains heading to Shady Grove to the end of the line. Metro says this long-awaited move will double service at the last four stations in Maryland. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)
Arlington still wants new Metro entrances
Both Arlington County and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority have trimmed their budget over the past year, but NVTA is still determined to find funding for a second entrance for the Crystal City Metro stop (Alex Koma / ARL Now)
Prince George’s County passes new short term rental rules
The county council unanimously passed regulations to ban residents from renting out second homes on sites like AirBnB, and cap the number of rental days per year at 180 and the number of guests at eight. Residents will also need to obtain a short term rental license. (Rachel Chason / Post)
Do the Washington Post’s political endorsements sway voters?
The Post endorsed incumbents in Wards 1, 5, and 6, but sided with challengers Petar Dimtchev (Ward 3) and Dionne Reeder (At-Large). However, the Post has a mixed record when it comes to endorsing the winning candidate in local elections, and voters may not take their words to heart. (Natalie Delgadillo / DCist)
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