Breakfast links: Safety steps

Police reconsider Wilder case

DC police say they are investigating the Evan Wilder crash. They may overturn his $100 ticket and may instead charge the driver with destruction of property. (CBS)

More speed cameras

DC added 14 new speed cameras. Like others, they will give warnings for 30 days, then tickets after that. (Post)

Arlington taxis protest

Arlington cab drivers staged a protest by driving around with their flashers on and slowing down traffic. They want Arlington to limit UberX and provide more protection against drivers being fired. (ArlNow)

Biking breakthrough

Despite the rain, Bike to Work Day still made a difference. One Arlington traffic engineer learned to ride a bike specifically for the event. (ITE)

See Union Station

Want to see parts of Union Station that most people never get to go? The National Trust for Historic Preservation is organizing three tours on May 31, and a contest to pick the lucky people. Enter by Friday to go!

Improvement iotas

BWI will improve its runways with a federal grant. (WAMU) … Merriweather Post Pavilion will see $19 million in upgrades, including a new stage. (WTOP) … DC could see a major upgrade to its 3 federally-owned golf courses. (Post)

And…

Take a ride with a reporter on test run of Metro’s new 7000-series cars. (Post) … Bloomingdale’s Big Bear Cafe hosted Sarah Jessica Parker and Frank Gehry. (City Paper) … Amazon’s book and e-book sales rank Alexandria the most well-read city. (WBJ)