Breakfast links: Blunders and bikes

Another tough day for Metro

Metro had to evacuate passengers from a train outside East Falls Church after the tracks lost power this morning. Trains are still single tracking in the area and several trains have been offloaded in other areas. (NBC Washington, Post)

Derailment details

Yesterday’s derailment occurred as the train was switching tracks, but Metro still doesn’t know the cause. Service has been fully restored in the affected area. (Post)

No CaBi for College Park

College Park is launching its own bikeshare system after it was unable to reach a deal with Capital Bikeshare. Activists are applauding the step but are worried about a lack of broad integration. (Post)

Bike injuries up

Serious cyclist injuries went up across the board last year in the DC area, but it might just be due to better reporting. Check out how the injury rates changed by demographic, time, and location. (TheWashCycle)

Why we run reds

A survey found that drivers and cyclists break the law at nearly identical rates. When it comes to running red lights though, cyclists will break the law to feel safer, while drivers break the law simply to save time. (PRI)

Crime trends

DC may be in the middle of a summer crime wave, but the Urban Institute shows how violent crime rates in DC have fallen dramatically over the past 20 years. (City Paper)

Goat mowers return

Goats are back at the Congressional Cemetery! 30 goats will graze the cemetery, clearing it of excess weeds and brush in a gentle and environmentally friendly way. (Washingtonian)