Hi there, 

Although it might not feel like it, fall is almost here! As the days (eventually) begin to cool down, we're looking forward to lots of opportunities to meet up. From the Fall Mixer to a webinar, read on to learn more.

Thank you again to the 75 people who stepped up to help us meet our goal of welcoming 65 new recurring donors by the end of August. Not only did we reach that goal—we flew right past it! We couldn't make the impact we do without you.

Ward 1.5 meet-up

Sunday, September 10, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Grand Duchess, 2337 18th St NW

GGWash hosts monthly Ward 1.5 meet-ups at Grand Duchess in Adams Morgan. Excitingly, this month's meeting is happening on Adams Morgan Day. That means 18th Street will be closed to cars! Don't miss this opportunity to meet-up with others who are as excited for car-free streets as you. Plus, hear what GGWash is working on, particularly in northwest DC, and what you can do to get involved. RSVP to help us keep a headcount and to receive updates about the event.

Only one map: How transportation and racial inequities affect population health in DC

Thursday, September 21, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Virtual via Zoom

Transportation policy choices create public health outcomes, but few transportation decisions are made with the input of the health sector. Join researchers from George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health on Thursday, September 21, for a panel discussion about how transportation decisions impact health outcomes, and the implicit influence that transportation has on structural racism and health equity. This webinar will provide a framework and resources that can help attendees understand the dynamics among transportation, health, and racial inequities.

Moderator: Caitlin Rogger, Deputy Executive Director, Greater Greater Washington

Speakers:

Dr. Janet Phoenix (M.D., M.P.H.), Assistant Research Professor, GWU’s Milken Institute School of Public Health
Rachel Clark, Policy Director, Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness, GWU’s Milken Institute School of Public Health

GGWash's 2023 Fall Mixer

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Ave NE

It's almost time for our third annual Fall Mixer at Metrobar! This casual, family-friendly, not-to-be-missed event brings together hundreds of transit fans and housing advocates from around the Washington region in support of GGWash's work. Tickets start at $30, and are available here. (And if that isn't doable, request one of our pay-it-forward tickets or sign up to volunteer).

Metro-thon

For the past couple weeks, our content has been all Metro, all the time. It's a GGWash Metro-thon! Here's a round-up of all the stories we've published:

• We set the record for visiting all 98 Metro stations. Here’s what we learned.
• Is WMATA planning a Bloop-er?
• DC’s climate and safety goals will ride or die with Metrorail
• Wye though? The origin story of Metro’s Blue-Orange-Silver bottleneck

• Photo Friday: Metro Metro Metro Metro

• The case for rider joy
• How Washington region leaders can score a transit touchdown for the ages (Hint: it’s not funding a stadium)
• How Washington region leaders can score a transit touchdown for the ages (Hint: it’s not funding a stadium)
• Don’t take tunneling for granite: Building Metro under Georgetown
• Hot enough for ya? Metro’s mystery buildings & other ways to keep riders cool

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