Breakfast links: Higher prices, better value?
DC’s pricey beer
Food prices are going down, but beer prices are up, and DC’s cost a close second to NYC’s. Matt Yglesias points out that DC’s high average wages likely play a role. (Eater National, Matthew Yglesias)
Could congestion pricing win support?
TPB voted to support a study with the Brookings Institution to determine if congestion pricing could become politically feasible. The Post’s Katherine Shaver writes a reasonably balanced article with the typical knee-jerk opposition quotes from AAA; Adam Tuss takes the usual “outraged motorist” frame. (Post, WTOP)
Andrews says no to Gaithersbungle
Montgomery Council President Phil Andrews has endorsed shrinking the Gaithersburg West plan to spread more biotech jobs to the eastern part of the County and avoid adding too many single-passenger vehicles in the west.
Parking on the radio
In his regular appearance, Roger Lewis will discuss parking policy and politics on today’s Kojo Nnamdi show at noon.
More bumps for Montgomery
It’s not just northwest DC. Montgomery County may make it easier to install speed bumps, limiting the ability of residents on side streets to oppose bumps on nearby through streets. (Examiner)
What’s up with streets
The proposal to replace one parking space with bike racks on Water Street in Georgetown is still moving forward, though slowly (Georgetown Metropolitan) … 4th Street, NW will soon become two-way, with more pedestrian-friendly intersections around Mass (The Triangle) … DDOT’s streetcar meetings begin tonight in Ward 6, followed by Monday in Ward 1.
NYC ponders off-peak discounts
The New York MTA’s new chief, Jay Walder, is interested in adopting an off-peak discount for subway fares. Today, a ride costs the same at all times of day, though the widespread use of unlimited ride cards means that for most New Yorkers, many off-peak rides are free. But charging more for peak use could encourage more riders to use the system at times of lower load. Walder also wants to bring a NextBus-type system to NYC. In both areas, Metro is already there. (NYT, Chris R) (Tip: Chris R)