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Greater Greater Washington

Summary: Here’s your roundup of this week’s must-read posts: Do Something this week to show your support for our endorsees in DC and Virginia;  Provide input on the next phase of WMATA’s “Better Bus Network” redesign; DC has the “best” park system in the US; but what issues does that hide? Warmer weather brings record riders in April’s BikeShare Beat. It’s all in the permits, understanding illegal construction with the DC Department of Buildings. Plus, what if the W&OD had both a trail and rail connection?

Do you have plans for the Pride Parade on June 8th? We love a street for people and the chance to celebrate our queer community. Come march with us!

Do Something: The week of May 20, 2024

Dan Reed (Regional Policy Director), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • May 22, 2024

This week on Do Something: how to show up for our endorsees in DC and Virginia; why you should sign up for our email updates; and a big incentive for little homes in Montgomery County.

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Your guide to WMATA’s “Proposed Network” bus route redesign

Kai Hall (Policy Officer) • May 23, 2024

Breaking down WMATA’s proposed bus network redesign and how you can share your feedback.

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Bikeshare Beat: Ridership surges in April

Samuel Littauer (Contributor) • May 20, 2024

Capital Bikeshare trips continue to soar, as April was the second busiest month on record.

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DC is ranked, again, as having the top park system in the US. That’s still a problem.

Rachel Clark (Guest Contributor) • May 24, 2024

The National Parks Service owns most of DC’s famed parkland. That creates challenges for managing these amenities and maximizing benefits for the public, regardless of what national awards DC accrues. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Building Connections: Deconstructing illegal construction

Keith David Parsons (Guest Contributor), Nicole Rogers (Guest Contributor) • May 22, 2024

Our Department of Buildings correspondents tell you how to verify, review, and report illegal construction.

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Is it time to bring back the W&OD as commuter rail?

Ryan Jones • May 21, 2024

Provide an “express” commuter rail option for people across the region, and connect Loudoun County to transit. How? By rebuilding the Washington & Old Dominion as a commuter railroad.

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