Breakfast links: DC’s housing market is ahead of the curve

DC housing market reaches pre-recession levels

While the rest of the country still lags behind, 83% of DC homes have surpassed their pre-recession price tags, according to a recent report. By comparison, the national average is expected to recover no sooner than 2025.  (UrbanTurf)

Lee Highway’s new pedestrian bridge gets a remodel

New renderings for the upcoming pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Lee Highway in East Falls Church show the removal of the trussed roof, and ditching the dark red coloring for more 'earth tones.'  The design is still under review, but nearing its final stages.  (Chris Teale / ARLnow)

District makes extending DC Streetcar to Benning Road a priority

Extending DC Streetcar to the Benning Road Metro Station by 2023 is “a high priority, but very complicated,” said DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo. Mayor Bowser's budget proposal includes $199 million for planning, design, and construction, including any needed improvements to bridges along the route.  (Max Smith / WTOP)

No bike lanes for Glebe Road

After almost a year of studying ways to improve biking conditions, no bike lanes will be added to North Glebe Road. Instead, a series of smaller upgrades to the surrounding area are recommended to improve cyclist safety.  (WashCycle)

The secret life of Virginia’s self-driving cars

Virginia laws are not nearly as strict on autonomous vehicles as you might expect, leading to many companies testing their vehicles alongside regular commuters.  (Max Smith / WTOP)

Using car-free streets to promote bikeshare

Bikeshare programs in cities that hold car-free events have noticed a strong uptick in ridership following the events. Once people have a reason to try the bikeshare system, they realize how much they like it.  (Stephen Miller / Streetsblog USA)

LA’s Vision Zero identifies its deadliest streets

Part of Los Angeles's Vision Zero program includes a map that shows where pedestrian and cyclists died. About 65% of fatalities occur on just 6% of city roads.  (Adele Peters / FastCompany)

Students rode to prom in style using public transit

About 1,000 students from two schools near Los Angeles decided to take public transit to prom, even when one school offered some of its students a free limo ride. The principal of A.B. Miller High School said most of his students were likely riding the train for the first time.  (Anna M. Phillips / Los Angeles Times)