Breakfast links: Connecticut Ave. bike lane proposal draws some all-too-familiar arguments from drivers
A proposal to take space away from cars draws a familiar reaction
A proposal to add bike lanes to a 2.7 mile-stretch of Connecticut Avenue NW by removing two reversible rush hour lanes is setting off a familiar debate over improving road safety, as drivers voice fears that the changes could add congestion and limit parking availability. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Here’s what’s on the roster for the Maryland Legislature’s final day
Today (Monday) is sine die, the final day of the 90-day Maryland legislative session. Lawmakers are pushing to get a number of bills over the finish line in time on issues including climate, evictions, and sports betting. (Ovetta Wiggins and Erin Cox / Post)
Alexandria considers throwing traditional taxis a bone
Alexandria’s council is considering reducing regulations for taxi companies, which have struggled in recent years after the arrival of rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber. (Cody Mello-Klein / Alexandria Times)
Wizards, Caps fans could soon attend games in-person
The DC Homeland Security and Management Agency issued a capacity waiver to allow Capital One Arena to operate at 10% capacity, or 2,100 fans. Limits for Nationals Parks and Audi Field were also pushed up to 25%. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / DCist)
Metro is changing policies after disabled train investigation
An audit conducted after a Red Line train breakdown on March 26 found safety issues including dangerous evacuations and an unreported runaway train. Now Metro workers are required to trigger a emergency response when a train breaks down. (Justin George / Post)
Driver kills cyclist in Northwest DC multi-car crash
On Friday night, a driver struck and killed a cyclist using Capital Bikeshare near Massachusetts Avenue and 2nd Street NW in a crash also involving three other cars. The cyclist was identified as Jim Pagels, 29 — his last tweet was about a dangerous bicycle route in DC. (Colleen Grablick / DCist, NBC4)
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