Still commuting in your car? You are not alone - Thursday, May 19, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 19, 2022 [Web version](   [Cars still rule DC's daily commute]( While the car is king for the daily commute and urban residents are the biggest users of public transit, the new study finds that public transit is showing signs of growth outside the city. [READ MORE](   [Public warned about potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia]( An unvaccinated child contracted measles during a trip out of the country. Find out where you may have potentially been exposed. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Bringing Mission Critical Data Intelligence to Agencies and Citizens]( Agencies generate data from the millions of transactions they execute daily. The challenge is organizing it and making it available in a usable way to people, whether they're in program management, human resources, acquisition, IT, or any other function.   [Montgomery Co. looks into a change in uniform for its police]( "There's a pretty broad consensus that the uniforms are intimidating," said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. officials plan meeting to tackle rise in teen violence]( Officials in Montgomery County say they will hold "high-level" meetings next week to tackle the issue of violent crime, including murders involving teens. [READ MORE](   Insight by Council of Government [Full speed ahead: Bike to Work Day 2022]( Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is rolling full speed ahead, as a regained sense of community, free T-shirts, and a chance to win a free bicycle will attract thousands of commuters to participate in the regional event on Friday, May 20.   [48 hour supply: Quarry could aid DC drinking water frailty]( The Travilah Quarry could become part of the solution to the drinking water supply challenge looming over D.C., Arlington County and Falls Church. [READ MORE](   ['Highly needed' DC infrastructure projects include bridges and lead pipe replacement]( One infrastructure project at the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station is a pedestrian bridge connecting communities across Interstate 295. WTOP's Kristi gives the details in a video. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [May we say thank you, Steven Wagner, for your career at FAA]( Steven Wagner spent 40 years serving the public, beginning with four years in the Air Force and ending after 35 years helping guide private and commercial flights at FAA. Learn about him now during Federal News Network's May We Say Thank You event.   [Spy agencies urged to fix open secret: A lack of diversity]( Publicly available data, published studies and interviews with retired officers indicate spy agencies have not lived up to years of commitments made by their top leaders, who often say diversity is a national security imperative. [READ MORE](   [House passes domestic terrorism bill after Buffalo shooting]( The 222-203, nearly party-line vote was an answer to the growing pressure Congress faces to address gun violence and white supremacist attacks - a crisis that escalated following two mass shootings over the weekend. [READ MORE](   Insight by Verizon [Firefighting just one of many jobs for Montgomery County's fire department]( While the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service in Maryland is first on the scene in the event of a fire at a home or business, the department does a lot more than just respond to fires.   [Southern Fairfax Co. rebranded ‘Potomac Banks']( On the banks of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, government and tourism leaders said the new branding would help draw new and old visitors back to southern Fairfax's museums, historical attractions, wineries and breweries. [READ MORE](   [Will COVID ruin summer?]( DMV Download asks: If COVID cases continue to increase across the region, will a return to mandates come along with the uptick? [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Scalability and Security With Industry-Leading Government Cloud]( Cloud security and scalability is an important topic in government today. But what lessons have agencies learned to create more impactful optimization for the future? Join us today as we explore this with industry experts from GSA, Appian, ED and more   [Popular midsize SUVs post less-than-ideal crash test ratings]( The new, tougher side-impact test on midsize SUVs from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety yielded some disappointing results. [READ MORE](   Insight by Noblis [AI success starts long before an agency applies data to an algorithm]( Artificial intelligence can augment agency teams and help solve complex problems. But there's a set of must-dos before you start. The Federal Drive's Tom Temin talks to government and industry experts to understand AI planning best practices in part 1 of this discussion.   PARTNERSHIP [Enter for your chance to win FREE lunch courtesy of WTOP and Silver Diner]( Each Friday we'll award three winners free lunch courtesy of Silver Diner - Much More Than A Diner! 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