Breakfast links: The future comes to Merrifield with self-driving electric shuttles
Driverless electric shuttle expected in Merrifield
Merrifield secures state funding to test a driverless electric shuttle between Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro and Merrifield Town Center, providing an important last-mile connection. It would be the first autonomous public transportation test to be state-funded. (Angela Woolsey / Fairfax County Times. Tip: Julian Sena, Community Engagement Committee)
E-scooters are coming to Fairfax
The City of Fairfax launches a one-year pilot that will permit Lime, Bird and Spin to collectively place up to 750 scooters in the city. (Skip Wood / Patch)
FBI Investigating Jack Evans’ actions at Metro
Metro has confirmed that the FBI has subpoenaed the organization for more information into Jack Evans’ actions as a former board member. Evans resigned from the Metro board due to ethics violations last week. (Robert McCartney / Post)
Approved luxury senior living In Tysons filling up fast
Fairfax County has approved plans for a luxury senior living building in Tysons. The buildings will have 300 units, at least 200 of which may already be filled. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
DC could be getting a new memorial
The federal government is looking into adding a new memorial to DC. New bills in the U.S. House and Senate would create a memorial to fallen journalists. (Gaspard Le Dem / WAMU)
DC looks to sue company refusing to accept housing vouchers
DC Attorney General Karl Racine is suing Curtis Investment Group for advertising that the company will not accept housing vouchers. Under DC law, it is illegal to refuse to rent to an individual due to their source of income. (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
How cities can help support ecosystems
Urban residents can help threatened wildlife in many ways. A simple one: if you have greenspace, plant some milkweed for monarchs. It really can make a difference. (Sarah Holder / CityLab)
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