Breakfast links: Catch a ride

Uber 1, taxis 0

Ride-hailing companies could not operate in Virginia, until now. Terry McAuliffe signed legislation this week regulating the licensing of companies like Lyft and Uber, making them legal in Virginia. (Post)

Snow pricing

DC cabs can add on $15 to fares during snow emergencies, an idea similar to Uber’s surge pricing. Drivers can pocket this additional fee. But, few actually do. (Post)

Someday, maybe

With no opening date in sight, DDOT will be bringing in a group of transportation experts to conduct a peer reviewed study of the streetcar project, pushing a potential grand opening back as far as May. (WAMU)

Empowerment or equality

A new DC school for black and Latino boys may violate Title XI

IX, the rule that ensures equality for girls. Councilmember Mary Cheh asked the Attorney General to review the program. (City Paper)

Kid free DC

The majority of DC households consist of singles without children, according to 2013 tax data. It also shows that more single parents are located in the southeast, and two parent households dominate the northwest.(City Paper)

Key to bikeshare success

The success of bikeshare may be contingent on its station layout. Dividing stations into separate districts decreases usage, while an even spread throughout doubles transportation utility of the network. (Streetsblog)

So long, team?

The Washington football team has been talking about leaving FedEx Field for a new stadium in the area, however there’s a case to be made why cities could be better off without NFL teams. (San Diego UrbDeZine)

And…

Zoning isn’t really the best tool for dealing with pop-ups, says Roger Lewis. (Post) … Transitional housing for the homeless  is coming to Silver Spring. (Gazette) … 2014 was a record breaking year for flights at National Airport. (WBJ)