Breakfast links: We like Mike
Too many Michael Browns
Savannah City Manager Michael Brown will be the new Arlington County Manager. (WBJ) … This makes the third local official named Michael Brown, in addition to the DC Councilmember and shadow Senator, not to mention that former FEMA head. Why do Brown parents like the name Michael so much?
2 bus drivers arrested
Two separate Metrobus drivers were arrested in the last few days, a U2 driver for pulling a knife on a driver, and a D12 driver for soliciting prostitution. (WMATA, Examiner)
Mt. P library patrons not going quietly
Activists protested closing the Mount Pleasant Library for renovation Saturday. They say DCPL’s plans will replace treasured interior historic features with “cookie-cutter” and lower-quality new ones, destroys a treasured sunroom, forces wheelchair users to enter in the back, and more.
Water taxis?
A company plans to launch a water taxi connecting Georgetown, Southwest, the ballpark, Alexandria and National Harbor. They will start with 2 boats and hope to grow to 6, and say the prices will be “reasonable and affordable.” (SWDC Blog)
Silly merchants
A market-based parking pricing system in Brooklyn created more turnover and more parking space availability. Nevertheless, the local BID complained about the program because business is down. News flash: It’s not because of the parking. (How We Drive)
Sillier merchants
Lawrence, KS merchants want to let their employees park in prime spaces in front of their stores, even though there are garages a few blocks away. They say it’s unsafe to walk the few blocks, but then why is it safe for shoppers? (PT’s Parking Blog, Michael P)
Our brains make no sense
People tend to think it takes longer to travel north than south and overestimate walking times while underestimating driving times, among many other psychological geographic errors. (Slate)