Breakfast links: Metro tries to balance repairs and better service on a tight budget
Metro’s balancing act: increasing services and its budget
Metro is currently balancing both a desire from riders for increased services, including later hours of operation, and a financial reality which will necessitate either service cuts, revenue increases, or both. (Justin George / Post)
Could DC discount transit for some riders?
While New York City offers a lower fare to residents living below the federal poverty line, Metro may increase fares for all riders, even though both cities struggle with affordability. So what would such a program look like in DC? (Sasha-Ann Simons / WAMU)
Housing and transportation are top issues for NoVa’s new leadeership
This week’s elections ushered in new leadership across Virginia. In Northern Virginia, that will mean a focus on issues like housing costs and transportation. (Robert McCartney and Patricia Sullivan / Post)
More dockless scooters and bikes could be coming next year
Applications are now open for the District Department of Transportation’s 2020 Shared Dockless Vehicle Program. And the dock fleet maximum increased to 10,000 scooters, and 10,000 bikes, up from 6,200 now. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
No call from Bowser for a resignation from Jack Evans
After ethics accusations against Councilmember Jack Evans surfaced this week, he has faced calls to resign from the public and from colleagues. One notable voice which has not called for his resignation, however: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. (Fenit Nirappil / Post)
The Franklin School building gets a museum open date
A museum dedicated to language will open in the Franklin School Building this spring. The free museum will feature interactive exhibits. (Mikaela Lefrak / DCist)
New York City discounts transit for some riders, why not DC?
While New York City offers a lower fare to residents living below the federal poverty line, Metro may increase fares for all riders, even though both cities struggle with affordability. So what would such a program look like in DC? (Sasha-Ann Simons / WAMU)
RFK Stadium’s future is still under debate
The debate over what to do with RFK Stadium’s land includes calls for increasing housing supply, adding green space and adding parking. The problem? No one can seem to agree on what to do. (Kriston Capps / CityLab)
Small and legacy business owners say they need help
Facing increased rents and property taxes, several business owners of small, legacy, and black-owned businesses brought testimony this week in front of the DC Council’s Business and Economic Development Committee in support of three bills that would offer them financial assistance. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
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