Are you in the holiday spirit? And by that we mean, are you thinking about garbage, i.e. what to do with all that holiday waste? Yeah, that's how we like to party too. Read about how composting can help keep your food waste out of landfills this season.
Speaking of the environment... we're still harming it. Bill Pugh examines a number of strategies proposed to reduce our region's carbon footprint — and which ones will actually do it fast enough to meet climate goals.
Been following redistricting? As the ward boundary decision comes to a close, DC is embarking on a new frontier: redrawing ANC boundaries. Read one author's take on what needs to happen for Ward 5.
Lastly, GGWash's advocacy team offers an update on their work on transportation this year.
By Bill Pugh (Guest Contributor) • December 15, 2021
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board’s draft findings of its Climate Change Mitigation Study show that the region needs to cut per-person driving by up to 20% and meet or surpass national electric vehicle goals.
By Conor Shaw (Guest Contributor) • December 16, 2021
The DC Council will soon take a final vote on new ward boundaries, setting the stage for part two of the process: redistricting Advisory Neighborhood Commissions.
By Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • December 15, 2021
In the face of the evolving pandemic and other challenges, 2021 was marked by meaningful bright spots in transportation advocacy thanks to the support of the GGWash community. This is the second part of our reflections on what went right over the course of this year.
