Breakfast links: Full speed ahead

Ready or not, here comes SafeTrack

SafeTrack begins tomorrow. Metro warns that trains will be jam-packed at “crush loads” during SafeTrack if riders don’t find alternatives. Arlington and Fairfax have plans for new bus routes and more buses, but it may not be enough. (WAMU)

SafeTrack set in stone

Mayor Bowser asked Metro to modify the SafeTrack plan to limit late-night service cuts and to make exceptions for 11 special events. But Metro said no. (Post)

DC on SafeTrack

DC will expand rush hour parking restrictions, add more traffic control officers, and allow taxi passengers to share rides during SafeTrack. In addition, Capital Bikeshare introduced a $2 per trip option. DC also is considering extending Circulator service to 3 am on weekends.  (Post)

The surge stays

Lyft and Uber won’t cap surge pricing during SafeTrack. Uber says the surge pricing model is crucial to incentivizing enough drivers to pick up rides. (Post)

Stadium spoils

DC Councilmember Jack Evans says Nationals Park could pay off its debt 10 years earlier than planned, thanks to a ton of revenue. Some say this proves that the ballpark was a good investment. (WBJ)

Top 40 urban planners under 40

Congratulations to GGWash’s Dan Malouff who was recently named a top 40 urban planner under 40. Well deserved! (Planning Peeps)

The region’s favorite neighborhood

Nearly 20% of DC area residents would choose to live in Old Town Alexandria if money were no object, according to a survey. High costs keep most people from buying in their preferred neighborhood. (Curbed DC)

Civic technology for the future

Metro is critical to our region, but many don’t recognize it as a funding priority. Could better data and visualizations help close the perception gap and move society toward better governance? (TechCrunch)  (Tip: KC)