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GM making the rounds

WMATA’s new general manager Paul Wiedefeld met with the WMATA Riders’ Union last night. He answered questions as best he could since he’s only been on the job for two weeks. Missed it? Don’t fret, we’ll be hosting a live chat with him at noon today. (WAMU)  

Uber rides for all

Uber has a plan to serve people in wheelchairs, after making agreements with individual cabbies who drive wheelchair-accessible vans. Some have criticized Uber and other ride-hailing companies for not doing more for the disabled community. (WAMU)  

Accessible Metro

Metro is looking at our aging population and planning to make the system more accessible for people with disabilities. The agency is looking at regional partnerships and using taxis to enhance its paratransit program. (PlanItMetro)  

Don’t stop the bus

The bus system in Prince William County is facing a budget crunch, and officials are debating what to do about it. Options include drastically cutting service or asking for more funding from the county and local cities. (Potomac Local)  

The right stuff

The feds are now tracking the safety of the Metro system, and the US Department of Transportation is checking whether the Federal Transit Administration has the tools for the job. (Post)  

See something, report something

Metrobus drivers will soon be able to anonymously report close calls and safety problems. The system dates back to 2013, but has only been used for Metrorail operators. (City Paper)  

Spend wisely

Mayor Bowser named Andy Shallal to chair a workforce investment council that oversees DC’s workforce training programs. Shallal owns the Busboys and Poets restaurants and was a candidate in the 2014 mayoral election. (Post)  

Verdict not in, yet

Jurors are now deliberating in the case against Baltimore police officer William Porter, who Maryland prosecutors say failed to help Freddie Gray. Baltimore is bracing for demonstrations while waiting for the verdict. (Baltimore Sun)  

Make way

More affordable housing is coming to Columbia Pike where a Presbyterian church now stands. The church will work with a nonprofit organization to demolish the building and construct new apartments. (ARLnow)  

Historical street view

Thanks to Google Street View, you can see how the District has changed in less than a decade. Rentcafe picked 11 spots and compared photos from 2007 with 2014. (Washingtonian)