Breakfast links: Final debate
Done with debates
The DC mayoral debate season concluded last night in raucous fashion at Anacostia High School. Democrat Muriel Bowser easily won the Ward 8 straw poll that accompanied the debate. (Post)
Illegal campaign signs slam Catania
Campaign signs against David Catania have appeared in Ward 8. The illegal signs, which claim Catania is waging a war against poor residents, contain a symbol from a union print shop but have no other identification. (Post)
Purple Line as campaign issue
The Purple Line is becoming a major campaign issue in Maryland. In debates, the Democratic gubernatorial ticket has supported the project, while the Republican ticket wants to build roads with the money. (WAMU, Post)
Capital Bikeshare progress
Capital Bikeshare is opening its 200th station in DC today. In Arlington, memberships are up 31%, and more stations are being planned. (City Paper, ARLNow)
Where’s the mass transit?
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments approved a long-range transportation plan for the region. The plan includes only 44 miles of transit compared to 1,200 miles of new highway lanes. (WAMU)
Housing boom in Tysons
Apartment buildings near the new Silver Line stations in Tysons Corner are filling up faster than developers anticipated. Projects underway right now will add an additional 10,000 residential units. (ElevationDC)
Highway Trust Fund fix coming?
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx believes Congress can fix the Highway Trust Fund during Congress’ lame duck session. He has support from Reps. Boehner and Ryan, but there’s no funding agreement. (WAMU)
And…
Arlington County will request state funding for sidewalks and bike lanes. (ArlNow) … The DC voter’s guide accidentally printed the DC flag upside down. (WAMU) … Which neighborhoods are the best for trick-or-treating? (WBJ)