Mayoral support. Image from the Washington City Paper.

Poll says

A new WAMU/City Paper poll found 44% supporting Muriel Bowser, Karl Racine leading for attorney general with 27%, and 52% prepared to vote to legalize marijuana. The poll didn’t cover the at-large race.  

Not in my back ward?

Voters across the city are generally undecided about McMillan development. Perhaps not surprisingly, voters in the wards closest by have the strongest opposition; the most support comes from the farthest wards. (City Paper)  

DC police live elsewhere

Less than 20% of DC police officers actually live in DC. That includes Park Police and the Capitol Police, but among MPD officers alone, still only 17% reside in the District. (City Paper)  

Transportation on the radio

The Diane Rehm Show will discuss sharing the road at 10 am with bike & walk advocate Mary Lauran Hall, Gabe Klein, Wonkblog’s Emily Badger, and a SF bicycle infrastructure opponent. Last week, Kojo Nnamdi talked moveDC and congestion pricing with Cheryl Cort, Martin Di Caro, and AAA’s John Townsend.  

Underpass designs forgot bikes?

Designs for the NoMa underpasses may be pretty, but many of the L Street ones ignore the fact that the sidewalk is part of the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Is it time to clearly define a bike space? (TheWashCycle)  

Use two wheels? Fairfax wants you

Fairfax County’s new bicycle plan calls for 1,130 miles of lanes over 30 years. Leaders think cycle infrastructure is necessary to woo young professionals who could otherwise go to DC, Arlington, or Alexandria. (Post)  

Later school start in Fairfax

After years of debate, Fairfax County will move high school start times up by 40 minutes starting next September. The change is popular with both students and parents, but will cost the county $4.9 million. (Fairfax Times)  

Left-wing housing is pricier

Even after adjusting for income, metro areas on the progressive side of the political spectrum have higher inequality and less affordable housing than their peers. (CityLab)  

And…

Montgomery County lawmakers may ban some pesticides on lawns and county property. (Gazette)  … DC may advertise itself as a health tourism destination. (WBJ) … … Takoma Park is still a mecca for left-leaning federal officials. (Post)