Breakfast links: Finally, all Red Line trains now run to Glenmont
All Red Line trains now run to Glenmont
Glenmont will be the final destination for all Red Line trains, instead of half of them turning back at Silver Spring during rush hour. Also, Metro starts subsidizing Lyft service from midnight to 4 am. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
Metro’s Yellow Line shutdown is especially hurting blind riders
Blind commuters, who are more likely to use public transit, are especially feeling the brunt of Metro’s Yellow Line shutdown. Inconsistent bus service makes it difficult for them to plan their commutes and leads to blind riders feeling less independent. (Hannah Natanson / Post)
Oregon ends apartment bans
The Oregon senate has passed a bill to allow “duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and ‘cottage clusters’” in areas that are currently zoned only for detached houses in larger cities and towns, and duplexes in mid-sized ones. (Elliot Njus / The Oregonian)
A home for LGBT seniors comes to Anacostia
One DC home will soon serve as a community living center for LGBT seniors. This population has unique needs, as it is less likely to have a family support network, experiences higher levels of chonric illness, and can sadly be subject to discrimination. (Michael Alison Chandler / CityLab. Tip: Chester B.)
The 2009 Metro crash made agencies nationwide rethink safety
Metro’s Red Line collision in 2009 didn’t just cause WMATA to prioritize safety. It highlighted safety issues for transit systems nationwide with a focus on preventative maintenance and replacing older equipment. ( Robert McCartney and Luz Lazo / Post)
Arlington to fix traffic light sensors near Columbia Pike bike lane
Arlington County is working to repair a traffic light sensor on 11th Street that will not detect and turn the light green for cyclists. In the meantime, the lane has been reconfigured to run against traffic. (Julia Airey / ARLnow)
Capital Bikeshare is now available on the Lyft app
Lyft just purchased Motivate, the company behind Capital Bikeshare, and now offers bike rentals through its app. The rideshare operator also has plans to inegrate transit information from WMATA and other agencies within its app. (Georgina Torbet / Engadget. Tip: Chester B.)
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