Here's your roundup of this week's must-read posts: The debate over Governor Moore's Beltway widening proposal; the proactive measures needed to secure the future of transit in the Washington region; what new design guidelines would mean for the housing supply in Rock Creek West; the "bike-first" life of a Glover Park mom; walkability beyond TOD; and the new Sauer Center neighborhood coming to Richmond's Pulse bus corridor.

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Inside the debates over Maryland Gov. Moore’s modified Beltway widening plan

Ethan Goffman (Contributor) • September 21, 2023

Although the new program scraps former Gov. Hogan’s controversial public-private partnership, critics point out any highway widening will eventually increase traffic. They say there’s a better way.

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Transit in the Washington region has a future, if we plan for it

DW Rowlands (Contributor) • September 21, 2023

The pandemic dealt Metro a huge blow, but ridership can bounce back. Cultivating more rail and bus users will require local funding and adaptation to new normal travel patterns.

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Stop yesterday from stealing tomorrow’s housing on Connecticut Avenue

Bob Ward (Contributor) • September 19, 2023

DC’s elected leaders have chosen to enable more housing and affordable housing in high-opportunity areas like Cleveland Park and Woodley Park. But overcoming preservationist blockades is not a sure thing. 

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Transit Diary: A mother of two shares a glimpse into her “bike-first” life

Aileen Nowlan • September 20, 2023

Follow along Aileen Nowlan’s “bike-first” life.

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Transit-oriented development is not enough

Luca Gattoni-Celli (Guest Contributor) • September 19, 2023

Huge numbers of people want to live near opportunity and drive less. As urbanists and advocates, we should be open-minded about how to help them, and what good land use looks like.

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A brand new neighborhood is coming to Richmond’s Pulse bus rapid transit corridor

Wyatt Gordon (Contributor) • September 18, 2023

37 acres of vacant and underutilized land in Richmond’s core are set to become the site of a large transit-oriented development project.

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