Breakfast links: After Boston

Cities go on high alert

In the wake of bombings at the Boston Marathon, Metro Transit Police stayed on patrol into the evening. (ARLnow) … Transit systems across the country are increasing security. (USA Today) … DC government officials know of no credible threats to DC, and today’s Emancipation Day parade will continue as planned. (DCist)

Mara profited from past donors

Patrick Mara had a deal with a conservative group to solicit the donors to his 2008 campaign and get a cut of the money. Mara says it was no big deal, while some lawyers say it could have violated the law. (Post)

Unbuilt VA highway already creating sprawl?

A developer who owns 737 acres in Loudoun County wants to rezone it to hold over 800 houses. It’s right on the planned Bi-County Parkway, a segment of the Outer Beltway which the McDonnell administration is pushing, and shows that inducing sprawl is indeed the likely consequence. (WBJ)

This garage is convertible

Douglas Development is building a 1,000 space garage on New York Avenue NE as part of an office development. The design will allow one day converting it to apartments instead if there’s demand and better transit. (City Paper)

DC gov subsidizes parking more

The DC government subsidizes parking for some employees, charging $140 a month even where the market rate is much higher, but doesn’t offer a comparable benefit for transit or bicycling. (Examiner)

Sidewalk wars come to Hyattsville

Hyattsville wants to put sidewalks on every street, but in one neighborhood, some residents think it would “would spoil the suburban charm” of the area. It’s a familiar argument in many communities. (Post)

Big verdict for unsafe bus stop

A jury awards $90 million from Prince George’s schools after a driver killed a 13-year-old girl crossing the street to a bus stop. The jury found the schools didn’t adequately provide safe transportation. (Post)

Metro fights fatigue

WMATA will combat fatigue by limiting overtime and starting a fatigue awareness campaign. The $5 million program covers maintenance workers and power technicians but not bus drivers and rail operators. (Examiner)

And…

Anthony Brown met with federal officials to talk about funding the Red and Purple Lines. (BBJ) … The Park Service may reduce late-night hours for restrooms and rangers on the National Mall. (WTOP) … DC United is again looking at Maryland for a stadium.