Breakfast links: Who’s the boss?
GM officially
WMATA officially swore in Paul Wiedefeld as its new general manager. In his first public remarks, he acknowledged the agency’s loss of credibility, said he’s opposed to raising fares until the system has better reliability, and plans on riding all rail and bus lines to hear from riders. (WAMU)
Bowser is…just OK
A majority of people think Mayor Bowser is doing a good job, but most only “somewhat” approve of her performance. She also gets low marks in affordable housing and fighting the spike in homicides. (Post)
5A lives to fight another day
The WMATA board opted to keep the 5A bus route to Dulles, but will eliminate or modify dozens of other routes. (Post)
Not all for redevelopment
A majority of DC residents think redevelopment is good. However, a majority of black residents, who may be concerned about rising rents and property taxes, think it’s bad for them. (Post)
Govies underground
While WMATA is sometimes thought of as a commuter service for federal workers, they only make up about a third of WMATA’s riders. They tend to ride disproportionately at peak times and on rail. (PlanItMetro)
Living at school
When DC was short on funds, they sold 18 former schoolhouses. Now, these schoolhouses are used as housing. Here’s how they’ve changed. (Curbed)
Expensive house, short commute
Why are high-income, well-educated people paying big bucks to move back to the city? One study says longer workdays are driving people to pay for the extra leisure time that comes with a short commute. (The Atlantic)
And…
Getting access to MPD body camera footage will be easier than initially proposed. (WAMU) … A couple of the buildings at the Maine Avenue Fish Market will get historic designation. (City Paper) … Here’s an amusing take on whether Union Station is more mall than train station. (Rock Creek Snark)