Breakfast links: Short-sighted

Congress slights Metro

A House committee voted to cut Metro funding because of safety problems, a move that the Washington Post’s editorial board says would only make things worse.

Lost in translation

Metro announced its summer 8-car train cutback in a very confusing way. Announcers gave riders the message over the loud speakers at stations confusing riders about the reason for the cutback.  (Post)

Purple path

Maryland governor Larry Hogan’s decision on the Purple Line could define his legacy. If he builds it, he’s a center-leaning conservative. If he doesn’t, it’s anti-transit ideologue. (Post)

Imminent deal

DC is close to a final soccer stadium deal, but there are parcels of land yet to be acquired from Ackridge, a land management firm. The District may use eminent domain to get the property and move forward. (WAMU)

Unlimited parking

Residents of Manassas’ Georgetown South neighborhood want to do away with a special parking zone that constricts overnight and guest parking. The district has been around since 1997. (Potomac Local)

Housing queue

On Friday, hundreds lined up to apply to live in Columbia Heights Village’s public apartments. The city is accepting 400 applications but hasn’t said how many units are actually available. (WJLA)

Heating up

Most associate the winter with vulnerability for homeless people, but summer heat is dangerous too. Homeless children also have less structure and support during the summer. (WAMU)

Land, call, ride

Ride-hailing drivers can get fined for picking up airport passengers, but many do it anyway, and a lot of airports are thinking about easing restrictions. Airports like to have control over commercial drivers on their property. (Post)

Clean up, clean up

A study of city cleanliness that looked at water, trash, sewers, air quality, and traffic ranked Calgary #1 and put Minneapolis at #4. Cities are cleaner when residents engage in upkeep efforts. (The Guardian)

And…

A fraudulent tax assessment offer is circulating among Montgomery County homeowners (WTOP) … Alexandria has a new public playground, built as a memorial. (WTOP) … As our cities grow, we need more from our mayors. (The Guardian)