Breakfast Links: Is Unsuck DC Metro making Metro better or worse?
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Attacks replace facts for “Unsuck DC Metro”
The man behind Unsuck DC Metro has stayed mostly anonymous while personally attacking Metro employees and transit supporters, though perhaps his identity was never really a secret. While he originally had a blog posting original scoops from WMATA insiders, that's gone by the wayside while attacks have intensified. (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
Jack Evans faces a recall, really this time
DC's Board of Elections will allow Adam Eidinger to collect signatures for a potential recall of embattled DC Councilmember Jack Evans (Ward 2). It rejected an earlier application over questions about Eidinger really lived in the ward. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Twice as many new people as homes
The Washington region has added twice as many new residents as it built housing units since 2000, with most of the new housing located in the region's exurbs, a new report says. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
MoCo leaders talk affordable housing
At a housing forum, Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson said the county isn't building enough new housing. County Executive Marc Elrich said he wants legislation to protect affordable units during redevelopment but wasn't enthusiastic about accessory apartments. EYA's Evan Goldman said not moving on ADUs will make the county “fall behind.” (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)
E-ride on MoCo trails soon
Starting June 1, people with private e-bikes and e-scooters can legally ride on five Montgomery County trails. Dockless e-vehicles you can use for a fee are still not allowed at first. The park department will decide whether to renew the pilot after 6 months. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
DASH drivers win raises
Drivers of Alexandria's DASH bus service get paid less than their counterparts at other local bus systems like Fairfax Connector or DC Circulator. After threatening to strike during Metro's upcoming Blue/Yellow shutdown, they reached agreement for a new contract with better pay and benefits. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
Three Ride On buses get cuts (instead of seven)
The Montgomery County Council voted to go ahead with cuts Marc Elrich recommended to three Ride On bus routes, but rejected cuts to four others. Meanwhile, the council expanded the Kids Ride Free program to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat, Craig Rice / Twitter)
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