In today’s rundown: The shared-ride transit service for elderly and disabled residents could see cutbacks in service and a rate increase. | The metro region has been named the fittest in the country. | A condom shortage at nonprofits battling HIV and AIDS is being blamed on a city paperwork issue.
— Metro is planning to scale back its service for elderly and disabled people, according to the Washington Post. MetroAccess, the shared-ride service for people who can’t use standard bus or subway service, will also see tougher eligibility requirements and a possible rate increase. Metro is facing a $189 million budget gap. Click here for more.
— The D.C. metro area has been named the fittest in the country by the American College of Sports Medicine’s American Fitness Index. According to the index 90.2 percent of residents have health insurance and the region has below average rates of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Click here to see what else contributed to the rankings.
— Some D.C. nonprofits have been running low on condoms because of “billing issues.” Advocates say the city — which provides the condoms — has failed to pay a supplier on time. But the health department said it’s a paperwork issue that will be resolved within days. Click here for more.
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