Breakfast links: Victory in the bike lane

Bicycle law advances

The DC Council voted unanimously to do away with contributory negligence, which made it nearly impossible for bicyclists who are hit by drivers to collect insurance benefits. The DC Council has to vote again in the fall before it becomes law. (Post)

Metrobus falls behind

Metrobus riders have a higher risk of injury and are much more likely to be in a collision and experience crime than bus riders in other metropolitan areas, according to a WMATA report. (Post)

Transit wish list

A nationwide survey of transit users reveals most people want their transit to be frequent, speedy, and easy to walk to, more than they want wi-fi and outlets for charging mobile devices. (CityLab)

Who’s on the permit?

Some contractors put their names on permits, but don’t do the actual work. If it turns out to be shoddy, there’s no paper trail to follow. (WAMU)

A vehicle for change?

Self-driving cars might be a ways off,  but the technology might reduce the kinds of traffic stops that too often lead to deaths. (Post)

ANC nominations begin

Residents interested in running for Advisory Neighborhood Commission can now pick up their nomination materials, and must collect 25 signatures by August 10 to be on the November 8 ballot. (Borderstan)

Violent crime up, overall crimes down

Crime in DC is down 3% this year compared to last, according to MPD. But assault with a dangerous weapon was up 8 percent, contributing to a 3% rise in violent crime. (DCist)

And…

Fairfax County will make sure underprivileged residents have a say in decisions and consider equity when making them. (WTOP) … Please don’t play Pokemon Go in the Holocaust Museum. Or while driving. (Post)