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DC cements Olympic intent

DC unveiled a website, slogan, and logo in its bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The bid, led by Ted Leonsis and Russ Ramsey, announced a support coalition of several prominent business leaders in the region. (Post, WBJ)  

High-speed rail opportunity

A group of investors wants to build a high-speed maglev train between DC and Baltimore, using a $5 billion commitment from the Japanese government. The trip would take only 15 minutes. (Baltimore Sun)  

Gunfire near DC schools

In the 2011-2012 school year, more than half of all DC public and charter schools recorded gunfire nearby during the school day, and many of these schools recorded shot within 1,000 feet. (CityLab)  

New Eisenhower Memorial design

Architect Frank Gehry has removed two metal tapestries and two columns from his Eisenhower Memorial design. The National Capital Planning Commission seemed more receptive to the latest revision. (DCist)  

Good marks for cycling

Four area cities made Bicycling Magazine’s top 50 rankings. Compared to 2012, DC moved down one spot to #5, but Arlington jumped up to #19. Alexandria and Baltimore also made the list for the first time. (TheWashCycle)  

MoCo vs. Uber

Montgomery County is demanding that Uber comply with its taxi service rules. Uber maintains they’re providing an alternative service and that the regulations can’t keep up with modern technology. (Post)  

London’s bike highways

London is planning to build two bike lane highways that will cross the city north-south and east-west. London will also build protected bike lanes around the city’s most dangerous intersections (BBC)  

Small town living

What can small towns in Sweden can teach us about livability standards? Strong and frequent bus service, even in the suburbs, and slow speed limits for cars in a downtown area are key. (Streetsblog)  

And…

College Park is looking to add more visible crosswalks. (The Diamondback)  … Drivers are finding the new Wiehle Avenue station parking garage to be confusing. (Post) … Montgomery County is overhauling its approach to bicycle planning.