Breakfast links: Alexandria’s DASH bus could be fare free by fall
A DASH bus in Pentagon City by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.
Alexandria considers a free bus
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson is proposing eliminating bus fares for DASH in the fall. Wilson’s proposal estimates that free DASH buses would increase ridership by 23%, but to make it happen the council has to approve a budget increase. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
DC Council takes the first step to allowing certain evictions
A bill to let landlords evict tenants who pose a threat to their neighbors passed the first of two votes in the DC Council needed to become law; another proposal to allow rent increases on vacant units failed. (Post)
Congressman calls on Buttigieg to review Maryland highway expansion
Maryland Rep. Anthony Brown wrote to Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigeig asking the federal government to delay and reevaluate the expansion of I-495 and I-270 in Maryland and redo the environmental study. (Bruce DePuyt / Maryland Matters)
How will Virginia handle a data center boom?
While data centers are bringing new revenue to Prince William County, officials are debating how much to tax technology companies, and whether to allow expansion into the western end of the county where most new construction is banned. (Alex Koma / Business Journal)
A bill for internet equity comes to DC Council
Councilmember Charles Allen introduced a bill to guarantee high-speed internet to all DC households by creating an equity office that would set minimum connection speeds and help low-income households afford internet bills. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Rollout problems cause frustration at the Hagerstown mass vax center
Maryland expanded eligibility to everyone over 16 at mass vaccination centers on the same day it announced walk-up appointments in Hagerstown. Crowds flocked to Hagerstown, leaving many without a shot or waiting hours to get one. (Rebecca Tan / Post)
Should DC keep mail-in voting?
The DC Board of Elections is holding roundtables to decide what strategies from 2020 they should keep in future elections, including expanded mail in voting, ballot drop boxes, and super vote centers. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
Virginia Democrats had their first gubernatorial debate
Five Democrats vying for the party’s gubernatorial nomination this November met on stage at a socially distanced debate Tuesday. Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe is running against Lt. Gov. Jason Fairfax, State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, Del. Lee Carter, and former Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy. (Sarah Rankin / NBC Washington)
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