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Here's your roundup of this week's must-read posts: The second part of DW Rowland's deep dive into elevators on Metro; Transit Diaries from A DC Councilmember, an ANC Commissioner, and our very own Caitlin Rogger; plus, meet our Fall 2023 interns!

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Want a lift? How about three? Metro’s elevators leave some riders behind
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by DW Rowlands (Contributor) • October 25, 2023

Metro has elevators in all 98 of its stations, which is a huge win for mobility justice that sets the system apart from its peers. There's a "but," though: some of the most crucial stations are still very hard to navigate by wheelchair, and when elevators go out, wheelchair users are left without options.
Transit Diary: A DC Councilmember shares how he got around during the National Week Without Driving
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by Charles Allen (Guest Contributor) • October 23, 2023

Follow along with Ward 6 Councilmember and Chairperson of the DC Council's Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Charles Allen, for his trips during the National Week Without Driving.
Transit Diary: A Navy Yard ANC Commissioner’s car-free (and scooter-enhanced) travels to Reston and beyond
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by Brian Strege • October 26, 2023

ANC Commissioner Brian Strege shares how he got around during the National Week Without Driving.
Transit Diary: Trouble in walkers’ paradise? A GGWash staffer’s week on mostly two legs and two wheels
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by Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Executive Director) • October 24, 2023

Caitlin Rogger, GGWash's Deputy Executive Director, shares how she got around during the National Week Without Driving.
Meet our Fall 2023 interns!
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by Maya Hopkins (Engagement Intern), Dean Howell (Policy intern), Paul Medvetsky (Engagement Intern), Adriana Vance (Policy intern) • October 23, 2023

GGWash hosts student interns each semester. For Fall 2023, we’re welcoming our biggest cohort of interns yet. Meet Maya Hopkins, Dean Howell, Adriana Vance, and Paul Medvetsky.
Our endorsement for Gaithersburg City Council
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by Endorsements • October 11, 2023

This fall, voters in Gaithersburg will choose three City Councilmembers, at least one of whom will be new. GGWash endorses Shanika Whitehurst for the open Gaithersburg City Council seat.
Our endorsements for Rockville Mayor and City Council
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by Endorsements • October 4, 2023

This fall, voters in Rockville will choose a new mayor and a newly expanded City Council. GGWash endorses Monique Ashton for Rockville Mayor, and Kate Fulton, Izola Shaw, Marissa Valeri, and Adam Van Grack for Rockville City Council.




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