Breakfast links: There will be more e-scooters in US cities, and fewer e-scooter companies

LinksBy Latisha Johnson (Contributor) February 27, 2020

Lime e-scooters by Joe Flood licensed under Creative Commons.

Cities see more e-scooters, fewer operators

E-scooter operators Lime, Razor, and Bird will have until April 1 to remove their fleets from DC. The companies had appealed a December selection process by the District that awarded 2020 permits to Jump, Lyft, Skip, and Spin. But DC reaffirmed its decision this week. This is part of a growing trend in cities to increase the number of e-scooters while decreasing the number of operators.   (David Zipper / Slate)

Is DC really missing middle housing

A look into DC’s housing stock may reveal how the District can integrate multi-unit housing in low-density neighborhoods.   (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)

Pedestrian dies four days after being hit by driver

Douglas Martinez died from his injuries four days after a driver struck him while trying to cross MD 355. Six pedestrians have been killed in Montgomery County this year from being hit by drivers.  (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)

Amazon’s Scout a step closer to coming to Virginia

Amazon’s self-driving robots are a step closer to making deliveries in Virginia. Under legislation adopted by the House, the robots can travel on sidewalks and road shoulders. Local governments would not be able to ban the robots from the roads.  (Jonathan Capriel / Washington Business Journal)

Montgomery County council confirms new equity officer

Tiffany Ward was confirmed unanimously by the Montgomery County Council as the county’s first chief equity officer. Ward’s role will be to oversee the county’s racial equity and social justice initiative.   (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)

The Newseum emerges with three new exhibits

After closing its doors on Dec 31 2019, the Newseum will hold three new exhibits on the 19th Amendment. The pop-up exhibits will be at Dulles International and Regan National airports as well as the Hamilton Hotel.    (Peggy McGlone / Post)

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