Breakfast links: Hike

Council raises income tax

In a chaotic and often nasty session, the DC Council approved an income tax increase for income over $350,000, but only after adding a 4-year sunset. (DCist, Post, WAMU)

DC bond rating precarious

Tax opponents claim increases could imperil DC’s bond rating. Moody’s did issue a warning yesterday, but not because of taxes (whose reliable revenue could be a positive for bond agencies), but because of the federal government’s behavior. (Post)

Happy birthday CaBi!

Capital Bikeshare turned one yesterday, and saw its 1 millionth ride. Feared problems never materialized, except insufficient docks or bikes. Might CaBi look to corporate sponsorship in the future? (WashCycle, BeyondDC, Huffington Post)

Meet the transit police

The WMATA Riders’ Advisory Council is holdinng a forum tonight at 6 pm for riders to bring up concerns over safety on the system. (TBD)

Taxi drivers sue for larger voice

Taxi drivers are suing the DC government over rates and drivers not getting the 3 seats reserved for industry representatives. (DCist)

Davis wins in PG

Derrick Leon Davis won the primary to replace Leslie Johnson in the Prince George’s council. (Gazette) … This is a victory for County Executive Rushern Baker who endorsed Davis and needs his vote to pass some key legislation.

$100 million for commuter parking lots

VDOT will spend $100 million on new commuter parking lots for people to access buses along I-95. Fairfax supervisors worry that some of the money should go to better bus service and that this will divert money from other regional priorities. (Examiner)

Waterfront park a big improvement

Georgetown’s waterfront park is finished. Compare its great features to how the area looked long ago. (Georgetown Met)

And…

2 Prince George’s officers were indicted on felony charges for beating a UMD student (Post) … Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie explored Boston by bike sharing while there to play the Red Sox. (WhoSay) … How servicemembers asked and told. (Post)