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It's all about expanding your horizons this week. You can physically travel with Virginia's Amtrak service, or mentally unpack how urbanism benefits kids too. Use a map to learn about what is blocking your sidewalk, or browse through the GGWash style guide to see why we say DC instead of D.C.

What interstate highway numbers actually mean

By Dan Malouff (Board of Directors, Editorial Board) • September 12, 2019

There’s a system to how interstate highways get their numbers. Learn it here.

Virginia won’t let anything derail its growing Amtrak service

By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • September 10, 2019

This month marks a decade since Virginia debuted its first state-sponsored Amtrak routes: two lines from Lynchburg and Richmond that both terminate in DC. Such milestones are important, but the Commonwealth has other figures to celebrate—like the fact that its rail ridership has grown more than 7% within the last year.

Why urbanism is good for children and teens

By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • September 9, 2019

Many people still assume kids belong in the suburbs, where they’ve got yards to play in and great schools to learn in. But good, urban neighborhoods can produce good kids as well.

How critical are protected bikeways? One street in Navy Yard tells the story.

By Mark Sussman (Contributor) • September 13, 2019

What happened when the “How’s My Driving” app analyzed data before and after protected bike lanes were installed along 1200 First Street SE?

A city is only as accessible as its sidewalks. This map shows DC’s are often blocked.

By Barbara Moreno (Guest Contributor) • September 10, 2019

The walk score of a neighborhood is important to many people. It can determine where you choose to live. However, what is not factored into the walkability score of a neighborhood is the actual condition of the sidewalks.