Breakfast links: Take a ride
Not bad
Experts say Metro’s finances aren’t so bad, and communication with the public is a bigger problem. The agency has taken on less debt than many other large transit systems around the country. (WAMU)
Columbia Pike Metro?
Candidates lining up for seats on the county board say that the county should consider an option to run Metro under Arlington’s Columbia Pike. The county could introduce more bus service on the corridor in the near term. (ArlNow)
Squash pop-ups
Homeowners in Lanier Heights want to rezone much of the neighborhood to prevent pop-ups and condo conversions. But not all neighborhood residents are on board with the proposal. (WBJ)
Parks, not parking
Where there are now parking lots, Chevy Chase wants a park to buffer the town from more development in Bethesda. Montgomery County is planning new development, but wants to replace any lost parking spots. (BethesdaNow)
Passing grade
Mayor Bowser spared the Grimke School redevelopment proposal, unlike other projects approved in the waning days of the Gray administration. The site near U Street NW will now include more affordable housing. (City Paper)
Just say no
86 organizations have asked the DC Council to reject the proposed health-care plan for the District’s prisons, citing Corizon’s “abysmal” track record. Over 1,300 lawsuits have been filed against the company in the past five years. (Post)
Call the play
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is lobbying hard to woo the Washington NFL team. Meanwhile, team officials and supporters like Jack Evans say DC isn’t doing enough to get the team to locate at RFK Stadium. (Post)
And…
See what Metro’s customer base looks like. (PlanItMetro) … CaBi sets a record. (TheWashCycle) … What would DC look like if there were no rules? (Washingtonian)