Breakfast Links: Maryland’s Governor Hogan is really not pleased with the WMATA board
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Hogan threatens to replace entire Metro board
If DC vetoes the Purple Line land swap, Governor Larry Hogan says he'll back a plan replacing the WMATA board with a temporary reform board. Ray LaHood originally proposed the plan, and Eleanor Holmes Norton and Terry McAuliffe backed it. (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)
Alexandria could reform its parking policy for the first time in 50 years
Around 10 percent of Alexandria's land is parking lots, but they aren't close to being filled since most hotel and restaurant patrons don't drive themselves to their destinations. Now a task force is suggesting a slate of parking reforms. (James A. Bacon / Bacon's Rebellion)
Dupont swaps 60 parking spots for pickup and drop off zones
Sixty parking spots near Dupont Circle will swap from parking to pickup and dropoff zones for taxis and ride-hailing services on weekends. The program is currently a pilot, but it received no negative feedback during planning. (Benjamin Schneider / CityLab)
Has housing gone to the dogs?
Dogs are one of the top reasons Millennials in particular choose to buy their first home. However, in addition to condo and home owner association rules, some local jurisdictions limit the number or even breeds of dogs you can own. (Michele Lerner / Post)
Huntington is on its way to much higher density
Fairfax County is planning a transit-oriented development at the Huntington Metro station, with as many as 2,000 housing units and buildings up to 200 feet tall. (Michael Neibauer / WBJ)
Maryland looks to make its traffic signals “smart”
Maryland is installing “smart” traffic signals that can communicate with each other and adjust their timing along 14 corridors, in an attempt to speed up the flow of vehicles. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
Could Trump raise the gas tax?
President Trump may increase the gas tax by seven cents to pay for his infrastructure plan. If it goes through, it will be the first increase in the tax since 1993. (Melanie Zanona / The Hill)
Cool looking crosswalk helps calm traffic
One Iceland town has painted a crosswalk as a 3D optical illusion as a way to slow down drivers. (Stella / boredpanda)
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