Breakfast links: Nowhere fast

Not so HOT revenue numbers

In the first 6 weeks, the Beltway HOT lanes lost $11.3 million with about half the projected volume, though Transurban thinks traffic will pick up in years to come. (Examiner)

Not going anywhere

Jim Graham will not resign  after the ethics board found that he violated ethics rules. Tommy Wells meanwhile called for an ad hoc committee to further investigate the matter. (Post)

Gray on transportation

Mayor Gray says streetcars will run by the end of 2013, and would consider a congestion charge or increased telework to reduce traffic. (WTOP)

What to do with the CFO?

Should DC keep its rather unique independent CFO? Mayor Gray muses about whether it’s time to rethink the system now that DC has been fiscally stable for many years and enjoyed a significant surplus. (Post)

Next stop: Love

One couple tries to find a date spot at each of the 86 Metro stations, but some stations like Vienna are very difficult. Going Out Guide lists their date ideas for most Metro stations, leaving out many of the tougher ones. (Post)

First fatal car crash

In the first traffic fatality in DC, at 15th St. and New York Ave. NW in 1904, the driver left the scene without waiting. The incident garnered little press coverage, perhaps because the victim was black. (Post)

And…

Walkable places help people live longer. (Streetsblog) … New plans for Uline Arena include retail and offices. (Urban Turf) … Reston gets pedicabs. (FABB)

Next subject: us!

The Washington Post profiles Greater Greater Washington and David Alpert today. Linda Schmitt dislikes the “snarky” articles opposing her views.