Breakfast links: United?
Land swap a bad deal?
A report commissioned by the DC Council found that DC could end up overpaying by $25 million for the DC United stadium land swap. Discussion of the report became testy in a council meeting yesterday. (City Paper)
All about the green
Muriel Bowser said her transition team will “turn their attention to” potential retail sales of marijuana. Bowser “see[s] no reason why we wouldn’t follow a regime similar to how we regulate and tax alcohol.” (WAMU)
Purple Line worry
Maryland Governor-Elect Hogan deflected questions yesterday about the Purple Line, but local advocates are trying to remain positive about the future of the project, despite Hogan’s previously stated opposition. (Post)
Transit ballot success
Although the overall results of the election may be dim for transit’s future, there were positive results on ballot measures nationwide. The Center for Transportation Excellence says 17 ballot measures won, versus 9 losses. (CityLab)
Taxi boss wants Uber regulations
The president of the largest taxi company in Montgomery County criticized Uber’s surge pricing, and used that as an example of why the county needs stronger regulations. (WTOP)
And…
More residential towers are coming to Tysons, near the Greensboro Metro. (Fairfax Times) … The final portion of the ICC, which connects to Laurel, opens this weekend. (Baltimore Sun) … Prince George’s county voters rejected longer term limits for county council members. (Gazette)