Breakfast links: Here we go again

Job opening

All the candidates for the top job at Metro dropped out of the running after a reporter learned where they currently work. But WMATA board members say this may be a chance to look more broadly for someone less like Sarles. (Post)

Put the leash on

Silver Spring’s free-range parents have been found responsible for “unsubstantiated” child neglect by Montgomery County Child Protective Services. They plan to appeal, and don’t know what will happen if their children get reported for being unsupervised again. (Post, Thad)  (Tip: Thad)

Slow down

Mayor Bowser will announce more details about “Vision Zero” in the next few weeks. Walking and cycling advocates emphasize better road design, eliminating right turn on red, and better enforcement. (WAMU)

Don’t tear down this school

Advocates want to save the historic Wilson School building in Rosslyn. But Arlington County plans to tear it down and replace it with a much larger school building. (Post)

Purple protest

Purple Line supporters planned to protest a “nonpartisan debate” on the transit line. The state transportation secretary was scheduled to speak at the event but later pulled out. (BethesdaNow)

MoCo BRT moving

Montgomery County kicked off public engagement for its Bus Rapid Transit System. The county is working with advisory committees to help plan the system, hoping to avoid more opposition. (BethesdaNow)

Too high?

Could more tall buildings in College Park impact its historic small airport? Some pilots want to see height limits, and officials are concerned about safety. (Post)

Pop-up price drops

The Ava, the towering pop-up building on V Street NW, is still struggling to sell. The ground-floor unit has sold, but the other two units haven’t, and the price of one has dropped by 20%. (City Paper)

And…

Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski plans to retire after 30 years. Who will succeed her? (Post) … Seattle’s Sound Transit is trying to address inequality with fares based on income. (NYTimes) … Transit systems on the East Coast face huge problems this winter, due to weather and lack of investment. (Salon)