Breakfast links: How new local developments are accomodating cyclists
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How eight local developments want to accomodate cyclists
The Washington region is among the most popular in the nation for bicycle commuting. Here's a look at how eight developments are looking to accommodate cyclists from adjacent trails. (Jon Banister / Bisnow)
It’s tough out there for an electric scooter
Social media accounts documenting the destruction of electric scooters highlight the challenges they face in urban environments, where inclement weather, poor road conditions, and vandalism can hasten the scooters' demise. (Peter Holley / Post)
Wheaton residents weigh in on their community’s future
As Montgomery County communities like Bethesda and Silver Spring took on a more urban appearance, many Wheaton residents felt left out. Now, with a new town center in the works, Wheaton is poised to become a more urban community. (Danielle Gaines / Bethesda Beat)
Metro is working to make 7000-series cars safer for blind riders
Metro is working quickly to retrofit its 7000-series railcars with safety guards to keep blind riders from falling between them, per a directive from the Federal Transit Administration. In May, a visually-impaired woman fell between two railcars at the Van Ness-UDC Metro station. (Martine Powers / Post)
More senior housing has been proposed in Kensington
A developer wants to build a six-story, 123-unit housing facility for seniors in Kensington over an area currently occupied by a few single family homes. The site is only a few block away from where another senior housing project is being proposed. (Bethany Rodgers / Bethesda Beat)
Why every new development seems to be billed as “luxury”
Rising construction costs, high demand to live certain locations, restrictive zoning laws, and the “missing middle” are among the reasons why it seems that the only new housing developers are churning out is being marketed as “luxury.” (Daniel Herriges / Strong Towns)
Zipcar founder: don’t blame congestion on ride-hailing
A study that found ride-hailing services are contributing to congestion is flawed, according to the founder of Zipcar. She argues that congestion was a problem before Uber and Lyft arrived on the scene, and says the study overlooked the impact of personal vehicle use. (Robin Chase / CityLab)
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