Breakfast links: The Purple Line offers a unique chance to study the health effects of public transportation
Dupont Circle metro stop. Image by angela n. used with permission.
The Purple Line could incentivize healthy decisions
Because individuals are more likely to walk or bike to a transit stop, it's possible that the Purple Line will make residents healthier. Because of Maryland's diverse demographics, there's a unique opportunity to study this effect across populations. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
Urban wildlife really is wild. But, like, a citified wild
When it comes to urban wildlife, the adage 'Adapt, Migrate, or Die' remains true. Animals in cities adapt to their urban environments but still depend on a network of green spaces to thrive, and even small blocks of habitat can be essential. (Steve Holt / CityLab)
DC’s rat problem isn’t going away
DC has received over 4,000 complaints about rats this year,which is 500 more than in 2016. This is despite serious efforts taken by the city to combat the issue, including new grants for businesses and high tech removal techniques. (The Kojo Nnamdi Show / WAMU)
Metro’s on-time commutes are up, but it’s complicated
While 88 percent of metro customers’ rail trips were on time in the last quarter, that doesn't always mean they were fast. Metro measures trips based on an average window of time it takes from gate to gate. A trip could be “on time” but also unsatisfying. (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)
Changes are coming to Massachusetts Avenue
DC will modify Massachusetts Avenue from Waterside Drive south to 20th Street in response to unsafe conditions and increasing crashes. The city will reduce the lane sizes and add a pedestrian refuge to encourage drivers to reduce speeds. (Zoe Morgan / Current Newspapers)
Brookland is nixing its shipping container house plans for a strip mall
A proposed shipping container housing development near Rhode Island Metro didn't come to fruition, after new stormwater regulations raised costs. The replacement plan calls for a retail strip mall with an asphalt parking lot. (Michelle Goldchain / Curbed)
A new Building Museum exhibit highlights modern housing solutions
The National Building Museum has a new exhibit that showcases emerging housing trends that respond to the needs of modern life. It features a model apartment which will morph throughout the exhibit, demonstrating the versatility of the designs. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
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