Breakfast links: Boundary line
Next mayor dislikes boundary plan
Mayoral candidates David Catania and Muriel Bowser object to many of the school assignment proposals and may not move forward with any of the options if elected. (City Paper)
School boundaries and housing
Plan to overhaul school boundaries may affect DC’s real estate market as many homebuyers look to buy in areas inside the boundary for the best schools. (WTOP)
DCHD eyes Anacostia Metro
Affordable housing is heading to the Anacostia Metro if WMATA approves the sale of a vacant piece of land nearby. DCHD is seeking to purchase the land for $1.5 million. (WBJ)
Scattered shelters not supported
The homeless shelter at DC General Hospital will be forced to remain open if city residents will not support locating smaller shelters throughout neighborhoods in the city, Mayor Gray said. (Post)
Silver Line as public art
The Silver Line’s concrete trestles could be transformed with paint if Fairfax County can agree on a design and find funding for the art. (Post)
Closer to passenger service?
The Silver Line’s contractor filed paperwork Wednesday saying Phase 1 is complete. MWAA has 15 days to review before handing the project to WMATA, which aims to start service no more than 90 days later. (Post)
Potholepalooza is back
DC will vigorously fill potholes through May 9 with its annual potholepalooza repair program. In 2013, 3,899 potholes were filled during the month. You can let DDOT know of any damaged roads. (Post)
Fund the fund
The federal transportation trust fund, which funds projects ranging from road repair to passenger rail, will run out of money in a few months. The Obama administration hopes to replenish it with a corporate tax, since higher gas tax isn’t possible. (WAMU)
Standardizing subway maps
What if all the world’s subway maps looked alike? One designer has set out to redesign maps for famous transportation systems. (Slate)