Pedestrians cross in a crosswalk in Washington, DC. Traffic cameras aim to reduce speeding, stop sign and red light violations, and other reckless driver behaviors that put pedestrians and others at risk. Image by Mike Maguire used with permission.

Traffic cameras lead to sharp declines in speeding in DC

DC has deployed 477 traffic enforcement cameras across the city. Citations have decreased 15 to 95 percent at locations with cameras installed, indicating that the cameras are motivating drivers to reduce their reckless driving. Repeat offenders are typically drivers from Maryland or Virginia, who are not compelled to pay tickets in the District. (This article may be behind a paywall.)  (Danny Nguyen / Post)  

New recreation center opens on McMillan site

The new Reservoir Park Recreation Center, complete with public pool, splash pads, and playground, has opened on the former McMillan sand filtration site in Northwest DC. This marks the first major stage of completed development at the site, to be followed by retail, a grocery store, and hundreds of units of housing. The project had been delayed by litigation for years. (The Post article may be behind a paywall.)  (Meagan Flynn / Post, Katie Bourque / WJLA)  

Construction begins on zero-emission bus terminal in Montgomery County

Montgomery County has broken ground on a zero-emission bus terminal that will help the county meet its goal of reducing its carbon emissions by 100% by 2035. The terminal, which will be the largest of its kind in the nation, will be operational within 18 months and will operate independently during power outages.  (Ginny Bixby / MoCo360)  

Meet the man who has visited all 790 Capital Bikeshare stations

Stanley Seiden, a State Department contractor, has officially docked bicycles at all 790 Capital Bikeshare stations after embarking on the self-imposed challenge in November 2022, culminating with a trip to a station in Shaw. He hopes his effort draws attention to the need for safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.  (Arya Hodjat / Washingtonian)  

Reston ditches name change for Shadowood Recreation Area

The Reston Association voted last week to forgo a name change to “South Lakes” for the Shadowood Recreation Area, which includes tennis courts and a swimming pool. The association also declined to rename the center in a 2011 vote.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXnow)  

Woodrow Wilson Bridge to open to allow boat passage

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge will open its drawbridge today and next Tuesday to allow boats to pass through as part of a global yacht race. On both occasions, the bridge will be closed to traffic for an estimated 20 minutes.  (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)  

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