Breakfast links: There’s a plan for a car-free trail from DC to the Pacific Ocean
Part of the trail would pass by the C&O Canal by Ingfbruno licensed under Creative Commons.
Someday you’ll be able to walk or bike across the country
The nonprofit Rails-to-Trails Conservancy says there has been enough trail construction that a car-free, cross-country route is viable—though completion may still be decades away. The the 3,743.9 mile route starts in DC, winds its way through 12 states, and ends at the Pacific Ocean. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
#Mochella presents go-go music and protest
Almost 3,000 people attended a block party protest in Shaw to let it be known that black DC culture will not be muted. Mochella is a response to recent threats to go-go music and the erasure of black DC that is threatened with gentrification and displacement. (Bridget Todd / Afropunk, Chris Richards / Post, Elliot Williams / Washingtonian)
30 years after the ADA passed, a lot of work still has to be done
A man trying to attend a couple’s wedding at Meridian Hill Park was unable to because the park is not fully ADA accessible. A spokesperson from the National Park Service said the park is in the process of rehabilitation, which includes adding more accessible routes. (Theresa Vargas / Post)
Recent traffic deaths spark comprehensive legislation
Traffic fatalities have increased annually since Mayor Muriel Bowser adopted Vision Zero in 2015. However, three traffic fatalities in one weekend involving a pedestrian, cyclists, and driver has inspired legislation that includes almost 25 ideas to reduce traffic fatalities and meet Vision Zero goals. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
Uber and Lyft drivers demand better pay and transparency
Uber and Lyft drivers protested nationwide on Wednesday, calling for better working conditions and better pay. The protests also revealed how the algorithms that determine the drivers’ pay decrease the level of transparency. (Faiz Siddiqui / Post)
Why do many people get allergies after they move to DC?
Why do so many people seem to develop allergies after they move to the District, and is it actually worse here than other places? Unfortunately, there doesn’t appear to be a definitive answer, but there are a lot of factors that could contribute to allergy misery. (Rachel Sadon / DCist)
Universal pre-K is making a difference in Somerset County
Children from Somerset County, the poorest county in Maryland, ranked among the top for kindergarten preparedness, according to a 2018 kindergarten readiness assessment. School officials say this is because the county offers universal pre-K. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
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