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Greater Greater Washington

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Our region now faces federal workforce cuts: how do we weather this storm? What's up with these reversible lanes? An aging American population (and many others!) need policy that supports transportation options other than the car. Check out photos from our Spring Gala. Breaking down DOB's Basic Business License for home rentals. Kids + bike lanes = healthier kids. Increasing bus service is a win for Maryland and Virginia. 

How will the region weather federal woes? The COVID recovery has clues

Leah Brooks (Contributor), Stan Veuger (Contributor), Paul Carrillo, Ferdinando Monte • May 6, 2025

State of the Capital Region Report: Regional employment and population growth were trending toward pre-pandemic patterns. But with the recent enormous federal changes, the regional outlook is now in flux.

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Explainer: What’s up with the reversible lanes on Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway?

David Edmondson (Contributor) • May 7, 2025

The reversible lanes on Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway are some of the District’s weirder traffic management features. In this explainer, we explore the potential effects of removing them. Part 1 in a series.

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How can transportation policy adapt for the ‘silver tsunami’?

Kea Wilson (Guest Contributor) • May 8, 2025

May is Older Americans Month. In the coming years, there will be a lot more older Americans than our transportation systems are ready for. How should policies and services adapt to changing needs?

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Check out our Spring Gala photos!

Tricia Chicka (Communications Fellow) • May 7, 2025

Pics, so you know it happened: our Spring Gala was a blast this year.

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Building Connections: Let’s get down to business

Keith David Parsons (Guest Contributor) • May 5, 2025

It’s business time: In this installment of Building Connections, DC’s Department of Buildings breaks down the Basic Business License.

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Kids have the right to be healthy. Safe bike routes can help

Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Executive Director) • May 6, 2025

Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 7. Safe bike routes can help kids get their recommended hour-plus of physical activity every day. 

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Do Something #78: The bus is good, actually

Dan Reed (Regional Policy Director), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • May 9, 2025

It’s Do Something #78: turn back reversible lanes for good; DC stands on business, or something; and boosting bus service on New Hampshire Avenue in Maryland and across Northern Virginia

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