Breakfast links: Metro moans

Crowded commutes continue

Metro’s 4000-series cars will slowly return to service within the next month following door repairs. Metro took the cars out of service last week, but expected they would need only a quick inspection. Without these cars, Metro can’t operate eight-car trains during rush. (Post)

Senators soured

Senators from Maryland and Virginia chided WMATA for a poor safety culture and leadership failures yesterday after the FTA briefed them on a safety report that will be released to the public today. (WAMU)

Digital age

A pilot program will put large interactive touchscreen displays at eight Metro stations. The 72-inch screens will display advertisements, system maps, and station-specific information. (DCist)

Keeping score

Virginia transportation officials will began evaluating possible projects for funding based on a new scoring system. Congestion relief is the most highly weighted factor in the new system. (WAMU)

Not fare

MARC riders are urging Governor Hogan to delay substantial fare increases, especially on weekly and monthly passes, and to hold a public hearing to explain the reason for the hike before it goes into effect on June 26. (Baltimore Sun)

Building a better College Park

A new program offers University of Maryland employees $15,000 to purchase a home in College Park. The university and the city are funding the incentive as part of a shared vision to improve the community.

Boost the parkway

A movement to form a nonprofit trust for the George Washington Memorial Parkway is underway. The trust will focus on connecting communities along the parkway through preservation efforts and educational outreach. (WBJ)

Konterra coming later

Developers have pushed back the opening date for Konterra Town Center East near Laurel to 2018. Residents say they prefer for the planned mixed-use development to proceed cautiously to avoid more vacant storefronts. (Gazette)