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Vision 1000?

Mayor Bowser doesn’t think we will see $1000 speeding tickets, despite DDOT’s proposal to raise penalties as part of Vision Zero. The $1000 ticket would be the consequence for going 25 MPH over the speed limit. (Post)  

Housing heats up

The housing market in Prince George’s County was hot in 2015, while prices stayed the same in Montgomery County. Houses in Prince George’s also sold faster this year than last year. (Post)  

Where Lyft takes you

Lyft released its most popular drop-off spots for 2015. Among the top locations in DC were the Verizon Center, Union Station, and three college campuses. (Technically, KC)  (Tip: KC)  

The eggcellent Echo

Make a visit to Glen Echo Park. Initially built with an egg beater-funded fortune and set up for adult education, Glen Echo eventually became an amusement park aimed at trolley passengers. (DC Focused, Mike)  (Tip: Mike)  

Winter riding

While it has been spring-like lately, you might review some tips from a Tour de France winner on winter cycling as cold creeps back into the area. (BBC, KC)  (Tip: KC)  

Math fail

A truck driver in Indiana tried to drive a 30 ton truck over a bridge with a weight limit of six tons. The bridge collapsed and the driver said she ended up on the bridge because she didn’t know how to turn the rig around. (Post)  

Forget shiny noses

To help reduce collisions with cars, Finnish reindeer herders apply reflective paint to their herds’ antlers. (BBC, KC)  (Tip: KC)  

And…

Ride hailing company Sidecar calls it quits. (Washingtonian) … A ban on polystyrene food containers starts Friday in DC and Montgomery County. (DCist) …  How much of the past year do you remember? (Post)