Breakfast links: The Fairfax Connector bus strike is over
Fairfax Connector bus by Pedro Vera licensed under Creative Commons.
One of two Fairfax County bus strikes has ended
The strike for Fairfax Connector bus workers ended late Sunday as both the unions and Transdev, a Metro contractor, agreed to work on a new contract without a disruption of service. Bus services are expected to resume normal hours Monday. The Cinder Bed Road strike continues. (Justin George / Post)
Why are bike stores closing in DC?
The Bike Rack near Logan Circle is the latest in a string of bike shops to close in the District over the past few years. Store operators say this is partly due to competition from online and national retailers. Some speculate bike share could be playing a role. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
Columbia Heights tenants go on rent strike
More than 40 tenants in a Columbia Heights apartment building say their landlord won’t address rodents, bugs, and damage, so they’re refusing to pay rent until conditions improve. We’re previously written about rent strikes at a different building in Columbia Heights and in Brightwood Park. (Shomari Stone / NBC4)
Cameras could soon catch drivers on their phones
A member of the Montgomery County Council is proposing that highway cameras be installed to catch drivers using their cell phones. The footage would be reviewed by police officers or artificial intelligence, and offenders would have to pay a fine. (Rebecca Tan / Post)
A new exhibit showcases Rosa Parks’ life
A new exhibition at the Library of Congress features items from the life of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, such as photographs and letters spanning her youth to her famous role in the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott. (Lenore T. Adkins / DCist)
If WeWork folds, how will that impact the District?
If WeWork were to declare bankruptcy due to highly publicized financial problems, rents for commercial office space in the District would remain relatievly low due to high vacancy rates. Bankruptcy could also be a boon to the coworking giant’s competitors in the region. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
Public transit is now available for free in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri is now the first major US city to completely eliminate fares for public bus services. This is expected to cost $8 million annually and is intended to help low-income residents commute. (Martin Cizmar / 435 Magazine)
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