This week in our round-up of must-read posts: GGWash's latest endorsements, including our take on ballot initiatives in DC and MD. Councilmember Charles Allen's transit diary and a rearview reflection on the Week Without Driving. DC youth share perspectives on traffic safety. Library-oriented development needs to provide better access to the greater community. Do Something for the elections, but also take care of yourself.

GGWash says yes to Initiative 83 in Washington, DC

Endorsements • October 31, 2024

Initiative 83 would invite more voters and more types of candidates to District of Columbia elections. DC voters should vote yes on it in the November 5, 2024, general election.

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GGWash endorses Christina Henderson for at-large on the DC Council

Endorsements • October 31, 2024

Henderson’s responses to our questionnaire and her legislative record demonstrate her urbanist chops.

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GGWash says no to Question A in Montgomery County

Endorsements • October 31, 2024

Montgomery County’s term limits question is a tempting way to kick out Marc Elrich, someone who is…not great on housing and land use policy. It’s not that simple.

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Transit Diary: Councilmember Charles Allen shares his Week Without Driving experience

Charles Allen (Guest Contributor) • October 30, 2024

Councilmember Charles Allen tracked how he got around while participating in the Week Without Driving.

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What we learned from the Week Without Driving

Kai Hall (Policy Officer), Cynthea Wang (Intern) • October 30, 2024

Highlights from the Week Without Driving campaign, which raises awareness about the barriers nondrivers face, aiming to create inclusive and accessible communities for all.

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Insights from a youth town hall on traffic safety

Kalli Krumpos (Guest Contributor) • October 29, 2024

DC youth, especially in Wards 5, 7, and 8, face high rates of traffic violence. A recent town hall gave them a platform to discuss traffic safety and access resources.

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Library-oriented development: reflections from Henrico County

Finn Pollard • October 28, 2024

Transit, walking, and biking connections to local libraries can create opportunities for community, safety, and public enrichment. But officials in Henrico County are setting their sights too low for a library near Richmond, where the amenity is mainly car-accessible to those who don’t live directly adjacent.

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Do Something: The week of October 28, 2024

Dan Reed (Regional Policy Director), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • November 1, 2024

This week: you should vote, and here’s how you should vote in the District, Maryland, and Virginia.

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