Run MARC commuter trains into Virginia. It could draw thousands more riders‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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Here’s your roundup of this week’s must-read posts: How extending MARC trains into Virginia could attract thousands of new riders; The political agenda behind Chevy Chase’s fight for the historic district nomination; CaBi smashes ridership records; Plus, the DC TEN launches a new website and tons of interesting elections information!

Run MARC commuter trains into Virginia. It could draw thousands more riders

Ethan Finlan (Guest Contributor) • April 9, 2024

With through-running service, trains from Maryland and Virginia would continue through Washington to the other jurisdiction. Just as Metro allows riders to travel from Northern Virginia to the Maryland suburbs and vice versa in a one-seat ride, commuters from further out in Virginia could commute to Baltimore, for instance.

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Chevy Chase historic district applicants admit what it’s actually about

Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors) • April 8, 2024

The applicants who filed the nomination have made it clear that it mostly isn’t about history at all. A historic district nomination, at this time, is simply their latest entree in a long-running fight to limit new housing in Chevy Chase.

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Bikeshare Beat: CaBi continues to break records through March

Samuel Littauer (Contributor) • April 11, 2024

CaBi ridership increased 50.4% in March from the previous year. This month’s Bikeshare Beat breaks down the newest trends, and takes a look at how riders move around the region.

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What do DC candidates think of housing and land use? We looked at the 2022 data

Adriana Vance (Policy intern) • April 12, 2024

As we gear up for another season of candidate endorsements, GGWash takes a look back at candidate responses to our 2022 questionnaires. This piece highlights key takeaways from our analysis of DC Council and ANC candidate survey responses on housing and land use.

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GGWash’s process for our 2024 Virginia primary endorsements

Chelsea Allinger (Executive Director) • April 8, 2024

Virginia may have had its presidential primary already, but voters will return to the polls for local primary elections Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Greater Greater Washington will be endorsing candidates in the Democratic primaries for Arlington County Board and Alexandria Mayor and Council.

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Rediscover the DC Transportation Equity Network

Kai Hall (Policy Officer) • April 9, 2024

The DC TEN launches its new website, serving as a forum and resource for nonprofit organizations, policymakers, and transit riders. 

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Do Something: The week of April 8, 2024

Dan Reed (Regional Policy Director), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • April 10, 2024

This week on Do Something: flowers for Governor Wes Moore; fun with zoning in Chevy Chase DC; and calling all Arlington and Alexandria primary candidates.

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