Breakfast links: Vision Zero hasn’t reduced traffic deaths. DC’s auditor will investigate why
A bus stop on 14th Street NW where a driver jumped the curb and killed a pedestrian in June. Image by Joe Flood licensed under Creative Commons.
DC Auditor to investigate why Vision Zero isn’t working
DC’s Vision Zero program will undergo an audit after producing few results in eliminating traffic deaths and major injuries. Mayor Muriel Bowser adopted Vision Zero six years ago, but safety advocates argue that DC hasn’t done enough. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Metro rider fell onto tracks while walking between cars in May
In a previously undisclosed May incident, a Metro rider tried to walk between railcars in between the Clarendon and Courthouse stations. The rider miraculously survived and was able to walk to the Clarendon station, but was injured. (ARLnow)
Should White Flint Metro get a new name?
Montgomery County is asking Metro to consider changing the name of the White Flint Metro station to North Bethesda. County officials say the station should reflect the current development happening around the station. (Justin George / Post)
Strathmore Square project moves forward
The developer for the 2,200-unit Strathmore Square development in North Bethesda will soon submit the final site plan for Phase 1 of the project. Phase 1 will include 220 units in two buildings along Tuckerman Lane. (Andrew Schotz / Bethesda Beat)
Regional planners consider prioritizing equity
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is considering a regional commitment to prioritizing equity in targeting affordable housing, transportation, and other investments. Under the proposal, local planners would focus on high-capacity transit stations and prioritize historically underserved census tracts. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
Maryland gubernatorial candidates talk eviction relief
Democratic gubernatorial candidates talked about issues impacting renters at a Montgomery County Renters Alliance forum. All the candidates support eviction relief and for tenants to be represented in court. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)
Not quite what people meant by “build more housing”
Climate activists dumped a model rowhouse in the Tidal Basin in a protest meant as a warning about what could happen in DC if climate change continues to go unchecked. One person was arrested. (Jane Recker / Washingtonian)
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