Breakfast links: That will cost you more
Taxi rate increase uncertain
The proposed fare increases for DC cabs faced stiff opposition at a hearing yesterday. Many skeptics oppose fare increases until service quality improves. (DCist)
Is a Metro fare hike on the way?
Metro faces a $124 million budget shortfall next year mostly due to increases in costs. If regional jurisdictions can’t pony up the different, the agency may have to hike fares or cut service. (Post)
Child poverty rates climb regionally
Child poverty increased all across the region over the past few years. DC has by far the highest number, with 20,872 (31%) of 5-to-17-year-olds living in poverty. (Examiner)
WMATA tries to lure federal tenants
WMATA may partner with GSA to bring development to 4 metro stations. The agency would lease land to GSA near the Anacostia, Naylor Road, Branch Avenue, and Huntington stations. (Post)
Metro suicides failing lately
Several recent suicide attempts on Metro have failed. Either the trains were far away or stopped quickly enough. In one case, a man jumped from a parking garage and survived. (Examiner)
Thanksgiving enforcement jumps
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, 6 people died on Maryland roadways while 9 died on Virginia’s. Police arrested or cited more than 22,000 people in both states over the weekend. (Examiner)
Montgomery challenges ballot question
The county eliminated collective bargaining for police over management decisions. The union wants to take the ban to the ballot, hoping voters will overturn it. The council is suing to stop the measure. (Examiner)
And…
The Post remembers that it’s a local paper, not just a national paper. (Post) … DC upholds sex-segregated dorms at Catholic University. (Washington Times) … Mt. Vernon Triangle, once a land of parking lots, is finally filling with a critical mass of development. (DCMud)