Breakfast links: Metro could be partnering with ride-hailing companies as early as July
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Take the metro, then call an Uber?
WMATA could let ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft “support” late-night service, rather than extending hours itself. Metro's General Manager Paul Wiedefeld says there could be a partnership as soon as July. (Max Smith / WTOP)
A memorial walk for pedestrians killed by drivers underscores the need for change
Yesterday a small crowd memorialized more than 10 pedestrians who were struck and killed while walking this year, despite the cold and snow. Demonstrators walked to the Wilson Building, hoping to draw attention to the need for increased safety for pedestrians. (Mike Murillo / WTOP)
Fares on the Dulles Toll Road are set to increase
Fares will increase on the Dulles Toll Road next year, despite assurances that they would not go up until 2023. The increase is needed to fund ongoing Silver Line construction. (Lori Aratani / Post)
Amazon will affect the DC region, but not completely change it
Amazon's arrival in Northern Virginia could help the region's economy diversify and may even attract new businesses and more tech sectors. But don't expect it to radically transform the area overnight. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
Where will Amazon workers at National Landing live?
A new report sheds light on where Amazon workers at National Landing may choose to live. Fairfax and Arlington counties will likely absorb the most workers, with DC and Montgomery County not far behind. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
For cheaper Metro fare, WMATA wants you to buy passes
In a bid to increase ridership, Metro is hoping that riders will purchase monthly or weekly passes, which are cheaper than paying daily fares. WMATA hopes to roll out the policy and push it in July 2019. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Lessons learned on unaffordability
What can major cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Denver teach us about housing affordability? One takeaway, according to a new book, is that neighborhoods of single-family homes need to be 'up-zoned' to increase mixed-use development and housing. (Benjamin Schneider / CityLab)
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