Breakfast links: Clock’s ticking

Will the stadium deal happen?

Vincent Gray’s top priority is getting the DC United stadium deal through, but as a lame duck who’s faced council opposition to other efforts, will he get it? Would DC be taking on too much risk? (Post, DCFPI)

Maryland limits speed cameras

A new Maryland law will place checks on speed cameras, mostly to ensure that there aren’t too many errors. Cameras also can’t be in school zones where the speed limit is below 20 mph. (Post)

Conventions might’ve been on the Mall

Starting around 1909, a group of was trying to build a convention center dedicated to George Washington on the Mall. Two world wars got in the way of their fundraising, and the site eventually became the National Gallery west building. (Streets of Washington)

One year, zero fatalities

Despite dire predictions, New York’s Citibike system completed its first year with zero fatalities. During this time, 8.7 million riders covered 14.7 million miles, and there were 100 crashes, 25 of them serious. (Slate)

Ozone and cyclists

Along with higher temperatures, summer days also bring ozone pollution. Pollutants not only affect high-risk groups, but also those commuting by bike. How does pollution affect you? (FABB)

Caribbean’s problems are urban

Despite its beachy image, the Caribbean region is 66% urban and faces many familiar issues: dying downtowns, historic preservation, and the impacts of climate change. (Next City)

And…

A 1975 law might prevent other memorials to President Truman, such as renaming Union Station. (Post) … Philly’s 30th Street Station neighborhood — or lack thereof — shows the harm of inflexible zoning. (Next City) … In a video, a founder of New Urbanism talks about the four key factors for walkability. (Strong Towns)