Breakfast links: Vision Zero falls short
Zero vision, zero progress?
One year after kick off, DC’s Vision Zero program has not reduced the number of fatalities on the roads. The city says making roads safer takes years, and some people object to slowing traffic or reducing lanes. (WAMU)
Is he the leader DCPS needs?
Is Mayor Bowser’s pick for the head of DC Public Schools, Antwan Wilson, more like Kaya Henderson or Michelle Rhee? His time leading Denver’s and Oakland’s school systems show that he’s a thoughtful leader, but not without faults. (WAMU)
Fight for $15
Montgomery County’s Council is divided 5-4 in favor of a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2020. Those still in opposition want more time to study the potential impact to the economy before moving forward. (Bethesda Magazine)
Money is the best medicine
On Wednesday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan proposed a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave per year for businesses with 50 or more employees, with tax incentives for smaller businesses that take part. (WTOP)
Uber vs. Maryland
Uber is threatening to stop service in Maryland if the state opts to perform fingerprint-based background checks on its drivers. The state’s Public Service Commission will decide on the new screening rules this month. (Diamondback)
Metro’s new money man
Metro has hired former Virginia congressman Tom Davis to help secure federal funding. Davis played a key role in pushing through the 10-year Congressional deal (expiring in 2019) that gives Metro $150 million per year for capital expenses. (Post)
DC under Obama
During President Obama’s tenure, DC’s racial makeup shifted away from a black majority, housing prices and income continued to rise, and violent crime dropped by over 10%. (Washingtonian)
And…
The National Harbor MGM opens today amid great fanfare, but some are concerned business may not hold up long-term. (Post) … Public transportation is free and car-use is restricted in Paris for the second day in a row due to a haze of pollution. (The Guardian) … Boston may subsidize late-night rides on Lyft. (Boston Globe)
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