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One-way tolls only

Governor McAuliffe says that VDOT will eliminate proposed tolls for reverse commuters on I-66 inside the Beltway. This marks the second major change to the I-66 plan since the shift from HOV-3 to HOV-2. (Post)  

More on Mr. Cohen

WMATA’s choice for the next general manager is a “quirky” financial guru with a reputation as a “cost-reduction artist” who fought hard for concessions from labor unions. (Post)  

Paid leave in Montgomery

Montgomery County is studying how to best finance a paid family leave program. The program would use employee contributions for funding, but it’s still unclear whether employers would contribute as well. (WAMU)  

Fairfax bikeshare

Fairfax announced plans to expand Capital Bikeshare to Reston as early as next year. Bike infrastructure is still lacking in the county, but advocates hope that Bikeshare will help pave the way for positive change. (Post)  

Prince George’s jobs

Prince George’s County is jockeying to lure more contracting jobs to its urban areas. The county is touting low costs, proximity to federal agency offices, and a variety of financial incentives to persuade contracting firms. (WBJ)  

No new people for AU Park

A developer scaled back plans for a mixed-use development in AU Park after residents complained that the structures would be too tall for the neighborhood. Residents also want to make sure the planned grocery store isn’t a “destination” store that would attract more people to the area. (UrbanTurf)  

Rising rent

38% of DC’s one-bedroom apartments rent for over $2000 per month. Not surprisingly, several neighborhoods have 75% of their one bedrooms renting over the $2000 mark. (UrbanTurf)  

Spooky sidenotes

Here are some last minute DC-inspired Halloween costumes. (Post) … A man in Washington state was caught trying to use the HOV lane by placing a zombie child doll in the passenger seat. (Post) … You can start tracking the Capitol Christmas tree’s journey from Alaska. (SkyBitz, KC)