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Bikeshare’s growing popularity

More and more Metro riders are turning to Capital Bikeshare as either a temporary alternative to Metro in Safe Track-affected areas or as a complete replacement that offers more reliability. (Post)  

Paratransit problems

MetroAccess is performing at its worst in years with a growing number of late trips.  WMATA said it’s struggling to keep up with record-high ridership, and things might improve once MetroAccess starts transferring some responsibilities to ride-hailing services next year. (Post)  

Bus cuts bite hard

Metro’s proposed budget calls for cutting some underutilized bus routes but lacks alternatives for the riders that regularly rely on the routes and have no other economical options for getting around. (WAMU)  

Helping Mosaic move

A new private transportation program called Mosaic Green Commute is helping residents in and around the Mosaic District find transportation options beyond driving or Metro such as biking and car-sharing. (Post)  

NVTC’s cautious approval

The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is in support of Metro’s proposed late-night service elimination because they see the cuts as necessary to improve safety.  But they’re still concerned about the lack of alternatives for affected riders such as more bus service. (WTOP)  

Big changes in MoCo

The political landscape in Montgomery County could change a lot thanks to new term limits that will open up four seats on the council in 2018 and a new public-financed campaign system. (Post)  

Hogan hopeful on FBI

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan thinks the Old Line State has a better chance of securing the new FBI headquarters under a Trump presidency.  Otherwise, Tim Kaine might have pushed for a Virginia location. (WTOP)  

Shine on, 495

Some stretches of the beltway appear to shine at times due to a type of “liquid asphalt” that helps roads last a few years longer than those with other types of asphalt. (Post)