Breakfast links: Politics and problems
Hogan diagnosed with cancer
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has advanced lymphoma. The governor said his chances of recovery are good, and Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford will take the lead on more state business. (Post)
A wealth of politics
Loudoun County has seen much political drama over the past few months. Land use issues and the Silver Line dominate county politics, and infighting can divide the Board of Supervisors. (Post)
MTA money
The Maryland Transit Administration introduced a new 5-day MARC pass, cheaper than the existing 7-day pass, after riders complained about an impending fare hike. Fares are set to rise for all MTA services. (Post)
Affordable housing a must
Local real estate leaders agree that the DC area needs more affordable housing, and region isn’t doing enough to produce it. Many previously affordable units have been replaced by luxury buildings. (Elevation DC)
Heaven to housing
A church in Clarendon sold its air rights to build affordable housing above the church. With some zoning changes, the project was a success. Although residents did not start going to church more. (WAMU)
McMillan developments
Planning for development at the McMillan Sand Filtration site is moving forward. The overall project still faces legal challenges from the Friends of McMillan Park. (WBJ)
The next big thing
The next big thing in American transportation could be networks of protected bike lanes. In places with these lanes, cycling rates rise dramatically. A network of cycletracks could be the next Interstate Highway System. (Post)
Baltimore battles blight
Baltimore and Detroit are working with the local community to address blighted properties. Abandoned properties are often owned by individuals hiding behind multiple shell companies. (Next City)
And…
What to expect at WMATA’s NTSB hearings today and tomorrow. (Post) … London’s Tube will soon run run all night at the weekend. (CityLab) … The transportation funding cutoff is looming again. (TheHill)