Here's your roundup of this week's must-read posts: Public hearings, testimony, and more ways to get involved this week; everything you wanted to know about WMATA's fiscal cliff but were afraid to ask; transit advocates weigh in on Maryland's impending transportation budget cuts; over four decades after opening, Federal City Shelter remains a critically important institution; plus, cuts to Commuter Bus service in Maryland may be inevitable, but Governor Moore could prevent a ridership death spiral with a strategic approach.

Do Something: The week of January 15, 2024

Dan Reed (Regional Policy Director), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • January 18, 2024

This week, here’s how you can Do Something about rezoning 1617 U St NW, learn how to participate in DC’s upcoming performance oversight hearings, a parking miracle in Montgomery County, and how to make it easier for churches and nonprofits to build affordable homes in Maryland and Virginia.

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Death spiral or new dawn: How did WMATA get here?

Wyatt Gordon (Contributor) • January 18, 2024

WMATA faces a drastic budget gap, even though the Washington region has the money to support a world-class transit system. In part one of a series, GGWash looks at the causes of WMATA’s fiscal challenges. Parts two and three will consider potential solutions.

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Transit advocates weigh in on Maryland’s $2B transportation shortfall

Ethan Goffman (Contributor) • January 16, 2024

In the face of Maryland’s multi-billion-dollar transportation funding shortfall, transit advocates argue that across-the-board cuts will deepen existing funding inequities and undermine the state’s own goals.

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Opened 40 years ago this week, Federal City Shelter remains essential

Timothy Kumfer (Guest Contributor) • January 17, 2024

This week marks 40 years of social service and resilience at CCNV’s Federal City Shelter. Originally seen as a short-term solution, it remains a critical refuge today. Read about its history and the state of homelessness in DC.

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Governor Moore plans drastic Commuter Bus service cuts. Let’s restructure instead.

Porter Crumpton (Guest Contributor) • January 17, 2024

Governor Moore has proposed cutting all but the highest-ridership Commuter Bus lines. While some cuts are needed, this is an opportunity to think more strategically about how to restructure and retain riders. 

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