By Bryan Barnett-Woods (Contributor) • March 5, 2020
A fundamental tenet of Vision Zero is the explicit acknowledgment that the transportation network needs to be designed for the safety of everyone - people driving, people using transit, people walking, and people bicycling or using scooters, etc. However, most (but not all) transportation infrastructure has been built to facilitate automobiles and roadway design that implicitly supports motor vehicle primacy and safety.
By David Alpert (Executive Director) • March 5, 2020
We are looking for a full-time Writer/Editor who is a talented, motivated journalism professional with an understanding of the issues GGWash covers, a keen eye for engaging content, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, diverse, growing Washington, DC region where all people can choose to live in walkable urban communities.
By David Alpert (Executive Director) • March 5, 2020
It’s that time of year again — we’ve got 7 days left until the end of our 2020 Member Drive (capped with our birthday party!). We need your help to keep GGWash running, and as I do every reader drive, I’ll explain what our budget looks like and what we need your support for.
A new report by Metro’s inspector general finds that progress on the Silver Line has been delayed by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)’s failure to fully investigate problems and provide updates to WMATA. (Lori Aratani / Post)
An audit of the Line Hotel finds that it did not meet the criteria to qualify for a $46 million abatement. The report finds that the hotel hired 19 fewer DC residents than required to qualify for the abatement, as well as failing to give all apprenticeships to DC residents. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
A new bill signed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam will require the Virginia Department of Education to develop and codify procedures and policies to ensure the fair treatment of transgender students in the Commonwealth. (Hannah Natanson / Post)
During a forum for Ward 2 candidates, Jack Evans made a public plea in an effort to win his old council seat back after he resigned over ethics violations in January. The former councilmember’s apology was met with boos from attendees. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
A proposal for the redeveloped of the Safeway in Palisades includes additional senior units, up to 4,000 square feet of retail and more space for the weekend farmers market to expand into. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
The Vienna and Dunn Loring Metro stations will be closed this weekend in order to lay the groundwork for major repairs this summer. Shuttle bus service will be available. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
In addition to closures on the Orange Line, Virginia commuters will need to plan for weekend closures of the I-395 Express Lanes. While they will only be closed on weekends, the closures are expected to go into May. (Max Smith / WTOP)
