Breakfast links: Metro introduces reduced flat rate for late-night fares
Empty train platform by Solomon Abrams licensed under Creative Commons.
$2 late-night Metrorail fares kick off this week
Late-night Metrorail fares will be $2 starting at 9:30 pm. Metro officials hope the new flat rate will help people who work late in DC and those traveling to evening events, while also attracting new riders. (Justin George / Post)
New app incentivizes biking and taking transit for Alexandria drivers
A Federal Highway Administration-sponsored study is testing whether Alexandria commuters can be incentivized to change their travel choices. Some Alexandria drivers who download the GoEzy app can receive gift cards to change when they travel or if they decide to carpool, bike, or take transit instead of driving alone. (Kron4)
Affordable housing development moves forward in Prince William County
Last week, the Prince William County Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone the former Jefferson Plaza shopping center in Woodbridge. The developer is proposing to construct 240 affordable housing units at the site. (Nolan Stout / InsideNOVA)
Proposed solar farm in Rockville aims to provide utility savings
A Bethesda-based developer is proposing to build a community solar facility on four acres of a lot on Signal Tree Lane. It would produce enough electricity to power 400 homes a year and be available to residents of homes that can’t install their own solar panels, such as renters. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
Advocates call for a long-term transit plan for Baltimore
A group of civic leaders is calling for Baltimore to reimagine its regional transportation goals while federal money is still on the table. The campaign, called Baltimore’s Transit Future, hopes to unite locals around a long-term plan to expand bus and rail service, make existing service more reliable, and potentially create a regional authority similar to WMATA. (Bruce DePoyt / Maryland Matters)
Ongoing count of mail ballots show increase in DC voter turnout from years past
While the counting of more than 30,000 outstanding mail ballots did not change the outcome of any DC primary races, it did show a nearly 31% turnout for the June 21 primary, which is higher than in any other primary dating back to 2010. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
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