Breakfast Links: Metro safety commission, and federal funding, in jeopardy

Virginia lawmakers could derail new Metro safety commission

Virginia state House representatives voted to support creation of a new Metro safety commission only if Metro weakens union protections and fixes its pension. Metro stands to lose millions in federal transit aid if the Virginia lawmakers don't reverse their position before the end of the legislative session.  (Robert McCartney / Post)

USDOT launches a civil rights probe into Maryland transportation spending

Did Governor Hogan discriminate against Maryland's black residents by canceling the Baltimore Red Line? Is that part of a pattern of putting money into highways in white areas of the state and not into transportation for Baltimore? USDOT is investigating.  (Angie Schmitt / Streetsblog)

A walk through DC to reflect on its past

After moving away 20 years ago, a columnist walked DC from southeast to northwest. Through his eyes, here are the changes big and small to each neighborhood's culture, development, and safety.  (The Economist)

Designs that could breathe new life into the Rosslyn waterfront

Rosslyn has long been characterized as a “concrete canyon.” Here are some novel ideas on how to make the Rosslyn waterfront a destination by improving access and adding amenities. Ideas include a retail bridge, freshwater swimming pools, and new parks.  (John Metcalfe / CityLab)

Better access for cyclists and pedestrians around tricky Clarendon intersection?

A plan to improve safety and access at the intersection of Washington, Wilson, and Clarendon boulevards in Arlington is up for a vote this weekend. The project would add bike lanes, wider medians, and shorter pedestrian crossings.  (Tim Regan / ArlNow)

Is DC’s restaurant scene a “bubble?”

DC has become known for its restaurant and dining scene, but does the plethora of new offerings signal a market bubble? Rising rent, labor costs, and competition all point to “maybe.”  (Anthony Washington / WAMU)

Have cities hit peak Millennial? Here’s the other side of the story

Earlier this week, a USC professor argued that the flow of people, especially Millennials, into cities will drop off. But that assumes that city revival has been built solely on the size of the Millennial generation and the idea that younger people are not interested in city living, a claim that statistics doesn't support.  (Joe Cortright / CityLab)