Breakfast links: Close call

Bad day for inspectors

Metro suspended two train operators after they failed to slow down and nearly hit two track inspectors near National Airport. (WTOP)

Hogan changes tune on Metro funding

When Governor Hogan heard about the idea for a one-cent regional sales tax that would provide Metro with dedicated funding, he shot it down. Now he says he’s willing to “keep an open mind” on the idea. (Post)

HPO approves SunTrust

DC’s Historic Preservation Office recommended approval of the controversial redevelopment plans for the SunTrust Plaza. It’s a good indication that the Historic Preservation Review Board will do the same. (UrbanTurf)

A dozen strange Metro delays

Everyone knows that track problems and disabled railcars are frequent culprits for Metro delays.  But other, weirder things can happen too, like trains striking deer or birds in the operator cab. (Washingtonian)

Express bus for 14th?

Residents along 14th St NW are fed up with sub-par bus service along the busy corridor, so they’ve formed a riders alliance to push DDOT to introduce express service. (Petworth News)

Judging Maryland’s Marriott deal

Multi-million dollar deals like the one Maryland recently made with Marriott to keep the hotel chain from relocating to another state might not be the best way to drive economic growth.  Studies show improvements to quality of life, transportation, and work force training yield better results. (Post)

Airbnb hearts inauguration

Even before a new president is elected, DC residents are listing their homes for rent for inauguration for exorbitant prices, with the average listing for two guests rising from $162 per night to $488. (UrbanTurf)

Behind Glover Park’s name

The namesake of DC’s Glover Park neighborhood is Charles Glover, who began his career in banking and is responsible for beautification projects like the National Arboretum and Rock Creek Park. (Architect of the Capitol)