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Want a lift? Houw about three? Metro's elevators leave some riders behind
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Election season is here! Early voting has begun in Gaithersburg and voting will begin soon in Rockville. Don’t forget to vote for GGWash’s endorsed candidates - linked below.
And here's your roundup of this week's must-read posts: The second part of DW Rowlands' deep dive into elevators and accessibly on Metro; elected officials and GGWash staff reflect on the National Week Without Driving; plus, meet our Fall 2023 interns!
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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.
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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.
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Brian Strege • October 26, 2023
ANC Commissioner Brian Strege shares how he got around during the National Week Without Driving.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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