Breakfast links: Silver gets more green
McDonnell OK’s Dulles Rail contribution
Governor Bob McDonnell approved a $150 million contribution for the second phase of the Silver Line, but expressed concerns about MWAA’s compliance with a law giving Virginia more seats on its board. (Post)
Dulles tolls up
Tolls on the Dulles Toll road increased 25 cents yesterday. The increase will go to toll road maintenance as well as the Silver Line. (WAMU)
DC murders down, PG up
The number of homicides in DC hit its lowest level since 1963. Prince George’s County’s homicides edged up. (Post)
MoCo bag fee starts
A new 5¢ bag surcharge took effect January 1 in Montgomery County. The law resembles DC’s, but includes shops that don’t sell food. (Post)
Vending machine serves up safety
A prototype vending machine lets bike sharing riders rent or buy helmets, and return them later for a partial refund. (Boston Globe)
Metrobus crashes rarely fatal
Metrobus drivers are involved in about six collisions a day, however very few of them are fatal. Last week’s fatal crash was the first since Spetember 2008. (Examiner)
Gyms move up
Gyms have traditionally been a great fit for underground spaces but some gyms are taking upper levels or even street level space. (Post)