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Amtrak collision with garbage truck leaves one dead, six wounded
An Amtrak train carrying members of Congress collided with a garbage truck Wednesday morning. One of the three men in the truck was killed, while six others are being treated for injuries. One is listed as in critical condition. (Post)
This cyclist made a point about net neutrality by throttling traffic by the FCC building
Activist and cyclist Rob Bliss made a point about net neutrality by throttling traffic in front of the FCC building on 12th Street in DC with traffic cones, then offering drivers the opportunity to pay $5 to use his newly-created “fast lane.” (Tristan Greene / Next Web)
Democrats propose a new bill to aid Metro funding
A group of Democrats led by Gerry Connolly are proposing a bill that boosts Metro's funding by $50 million per year and another $2 billion over the next 20 years. In exchange, Metro would meet US DOT safety targets and allow a more independent inspector general. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Rockville’s mayor wants full Metro service back
On Wednesday, Rockville's mayor asked Metro when they plan on fulfilling their agreement to return full service to the Red Line trains to Rockville. The current budget does not include the promised return in the summer of 2018. (Dick Uliano / WTOP)
Nine airlines donate $28m to aid the Air and Space Musuem’s renovation
The National Air and Space Museum is embarking on a seven-year renovation that will take almost a billion dollars to see through. Luckily they've got some help — nine current competitors in the aviation business have donated a combined $28 million. (Peggy McGlone / Post)
I-66’s high tech traffic management system is coming down
The two-year-old system that governs I-66 rush hour lanes is slated to be taken down during toll construction by the next year. Once completed, the system will be replaced with permanent shoulders that are open to use during rush hour. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Uber adds an e-bikes option in San Francisco
JUMP, a dockless electric-assist bikeshare company, is partnering with Uber so users in San Francisco will be able to book bikes directly from the Uber app. The deal is currently in an experimental phase with a small number of users. (Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge)
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