Breakfast links: Starting today

The only way is up

The final piece of the fare hike that began nearly a month ago goes into effect this morning. A few hours in and it’s already causing confusion. (WAMU)  (Tip: Erik W)

For early birds

Today marks the opening of DC’s first ever early voting period. If you can’t wait until the September 14th primaries, find the nearest early voting location. (WUSA)  (Tip: Erik W)

Capitol Hill streetcars

The Hill is Home digs up an old map of Capitol Hill street railway lines.  (Tip: Erik W)

Prepping for Metro

Having finished a new Tysons master plan, Fairfax County planners are now considering zoning changes for Herndon. The town is slated to get a Metro station in 2016 as later phase of the Dulles extension. (Post)  (Tip: Erik W)

Lanes in Laurel

Laurel, Maryland has started implementing its comprehensive bike plan. Initial 3-mile phase connects Laurel Lakes with Old Town and Riverfront Park with on-street bike lanes. (Laurel Leader)

It’s electric

Tesla Motors is looking to open a store on K Street in downtown DC.  With a $109,000 price tag, don’t expect to see people trading in their Priuses for a new Tesla Roadster. (Post)  (Tip: Erik W)

Slowing down

Progress is slowing at DC schools after two years of progress in closing the achievement gap between white and black students. (Post)  (Tip: Erik W)

TOD for families

Transit oriented development has produced a plethora of housing options, but few of them are either big enough for families or are in buildings with family-appropriate amenities.  Like affordable units, encouraging developers to build more might require government incentives. (Post)