Breakfast links: Officials can’t agree on a regional tax to fund Metro
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A regional tax to revamp Metro seems to be dividing officials
DC officials believe the best way to fund WMATA's long term reconstruction plan is through dedicated taxes, but Maryland and Virginia officials don't agree. This seems to be the key division over how to fund Metro. (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)
How has commuting in DC changed over 50 years?
Average commute times are six minutes longer, young people are commuting less, people aren't just moving from suburbs to DC but also suburb to suburb, and there is more “trip chaining,” a term for adding more intermediary stops on a commute. (John Kelly / Post)
Bus-only lanes could be allowed in Arlington
The Virginia Department of Transportation may change rules that would legalize transit lanes on Columbia Pike, if Arlington ever opted to put them in. The rule change wouldn't actually add bus lanes, it would only legalize the option. (Arlnow)
Are you an affordable housing expert? Take this quiz.
This short quiz challenges your knowledge of fundamental affordable housing facts. Think you're an expert? Give it a shot! (Alec Berkman / Bisnow. Tip: Gordon Chaffin)
Google Maps is about to tell you when it’s your stop
With this app upgrade there is no need to listen for your stop. An update to Google Maps will add live guidance and real time notifications, and will tell you when to get off the bus or train. (Frederic Lardinois / Techcrunch)
Virginia mails letters to CHIP recipients, saying program may end
Nearly 70,000 families received a letter this week alerting them that their children's health care coverage may end in January. Virginia wanted the Children's Health Insurance Program recipients to be aware of coverage loss sooner rather than later. (Alex Proimos / WAMU)
It looks like MGM’s traffic master plan is working
MGM National Harbor's traffic master plan effectively minimizes traffic congestion, despite fears that its 23 million annual visitors would deeply affect traffic along the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge-National Harbor interchanges. (Alexandria Citizen)
The first Sanford Capital properties have been sold
Last week investors bought two properties previously owned by the infamous Sanford Capital. One plans to spend $1M in repairs and bring units to full occupancy in nine months; the other claims the apartments are already in good condition. (Jon Banister / Bisnow)
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