Breakfast links: Could decongestion pricing make drivers reconsider adding to traffic?
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The District is looking into decongestion pricing
The DC Council has proposed a study of decongestion pricing or other tolls to mitigate car traffic in downtown DC. The proposal would earmark $480,000 to study various taxes or other tolls to help deal with congestion. (Max Smith / WTOP)
The DC Council wants more analysis behind making the Circulator free
The DC Council is asking DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to defend her proposal to make the Circulator bus free, arguing that she has not provided thorough enough analysis or data to justify the plan included in her budget. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
Home prices in the region remain high for many professions
A new analysis of Department of Labor data averages salaries and home prices, finding that individuals making the natioanl average salary for their professions would have great difficulty purchasing a home in DC, where the median list price was $434,900. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
The cost of residential parking permits could go up
The DC Council is considering raising the price of residential parking permits from $35 to $50 annually, as well as increasing fees for additional vehicles. Opponents argue that the increases would burden households with multiple vehicles. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
DC is looking into more bus-only lanes
The DC government is piloting dedicated bus lanes on H and I streets in Northwest. The buses will run in dedicated lanes from 7 am to 10 am, and 4 pm to 7 pm from June through September. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Childcare is driving up the cost of living in DC
A new analysis finds that a four-person family will need $105,539 to live in DC. The report averages a variety costs, including rent and healthcare, but finds family costs are largely driven by the increasing cost of childcare. (Elly Yu / WAMU)
What’s the best way to regulate new transportation?
With the rapid increase in “micromobility” options, how should governments ensure safety via adequate regulation? The Consumer Product Safety Commission and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration have overlapping jurisdiction, creating an awkward dynamic. (Jesse Halfon / CityLab)
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