Breakfast links: The worst bus stop in America?

This bus stop is awful

One Silver Spring bus stop is a contender as the Sorriest Bus Stop in America, an award voted on by Streetsblog readers. The stop has no sidewalk or crosswalk and is on the side of Route 29 against a steep hill. (Post)

A new home for Metro?

Metro’s headquarters would be worth $56-132 million if sold, and it would cost about as much to repair the building’s aging systems. The agency is considering moving to a different, as-yet-unchosen location. (NBC Washington)

Now you can connect

Metro will install Wi-Fi at Metro Center, Gallery Place, L’Enfant Plaza, Union Station, Judiciary Square and Archives this month, and plans to expand wireless service to 91 stations by the end of the year. (WTOP)

Passengers prevail over cargo

Freight railroads are supposed to prioritize passenger trains on their tracks, but were lobbying to end that rule, meaning even longer delays and slower rides for Amtrak. Fortunately for riders, the proposal failed. (Post)

Mega-wide Pike

Rockville is forging ahead with its ridiculously wide 252-foot Rockville Pike plan, but added a way for a few developers to opt out if they build large sites with green space. A proposed 7-story height limit was deleted. (Bethesda Magazine)

Road revisions

Virginia’s plans for toll and HOV lanes on I-66 between Gainesville and the Beltway include new park and ride lots and flex prices based on traffic. Virginia may also rebuild pedestrian bridges at Vienna and Dunn Loring Metro stations.

More TOD for Reston

Reston’s center is slated for more large-scale mixed-use development near the future Reston Town Center Metro, while the town center will get a new tallest building. (WBJ, VA Business)

And…

Kansas City’s new streetcar is a runaway success even though it’s in mixed traffic. (Slate) … Now’s your chance to smell a flower like a rotten cabbage. (DCist) … Should universities pay more in taxes? (Post)