Breakfast links: Metro’s new GM starts next month
L’Enfant Plaza Station by Sean Marshall licensed under Creative Commons.
Incoming Metro GM to start on July 25
Randy Clarke, who previously ran Austin’s transit system, was tapped on May 10 to replace former Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld. In his new role, Clarke will navigate budget holes, a loss of riders during the pandemic, and safety rail issues, among other challenges at Metro. (Justin George / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Nearly a quarter of DC homes sold for over $1 million in 2022
Plus, in neighborhoods like Georgetown and Chevy Chase, more than 60% of houses sold for above $1 million. The first quarter of the year also saw the highest number of sales (93 out of 3,105 homes) above $2.5 million in DC over a four-month period. (UrbanTurf)
High gas prices spur motorists to biking, transit
Ever-climbing gas prices are causing motorists across the region to turn to alternative sources of transportation to get around. Both Capital Bikeshare and Metro have seen more customers since the spring, despite continued service woes from the latter. (Gaya Gupta / Post)
Charm City Circulator funding at bay over route cancellation
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson is threatening to withhold $2 million from Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator if the system cuts the Banner Route in South Baltimore because many of his constituents rely on it. Circulator officials want to eliminate the route to add service to Cherry Hill, which is where the system’s buses are currently stored. (Jayne Miller / WBAL-TV 11)
Fairfax County board to vote on Tysons anchor organization
In response to the Tysons Partnership’s need for a more sustainable governance and funding model, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will vote June 28 on whether to allocate $125,000 to establish a new organization to succeed the group in implementing the area’s comprehensive plan and advocating for local business and community interests. (Angela Woolsey / FFXnow)
Pharrell Williams’ music festival kicks off this Friday
The 3-day Something In the Water musical festival begins this Friday in downtown DC. Created by rapper, producer, and songwriter Pharrel Williams, the $400 entrance fee will be waived for DC Public Schools’ 2022 graduating seniors. Meanwhile, local activists worry the high-ticketed event may detract from Juneteenth festivities, which are usually free. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / DCist)
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