Here's our roundup of this week's must-read posts!

This week's articles cover everything from DC's challenging bike network, to Hitachi and Metro's blossoming partnership, to a new poll that reveals what many Montgomery County residents really feel about dense housing. And much more. Enjoy!

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Uncrossable: Where DC’s network of bicycle infrastructure falls short
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by David Andrews (Guest Contributor) • June 6, 2022

Since 2002, the District Department of Transportation has constructed 104 miles of bicycle lanes and currently maintains more than 150 miles of recreational trails and bike lanes in the District. Still, advocates say, there is plenty of work to be done to provide better and safer connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians.
Hitachi enters the region while Metro plans for all 8-car trains
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by Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • June 7, 2022

With a Metrorail order of at least 256 cars and up to 800 and a permanent facility in the region, Metro and Hitachi have set themselves up for a long-term partnership.
Montgomery County residents support more housing types, a new poll suggests
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by Dan Reed (Regional Policy Director) • June 8, 2022

A new Data for Progress poll suggests that most Montgomery County residents support zoning reform to allow for denser housing.
While USDOT showcases dangerous trucks, DC Council passes higher annual fees for their drivers
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by Chelsea Allinger (Executive Director) • June 10, 2022

DC’s new vehicle fee structure is included in the final FY 2023 budget. It will yield up to $40 million per year.
Why do so many queer folks love urbanism?
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by Wyatt Gordon (Contributor) • June 7, 2022

OPINION: For the vast majority of queer people, cities serve as the backdrop for the first time they find safety, community, and romance, but do we queers only flock to urban spaces for the relative acceptance they provide, or does our love affair go deeper — to the unique ways cities allow us to live, move, and connect.

JOB POSTING: Freelance with GGWash
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Calling all freelancers! Are you a writer interested in exploring how decisions about land use, transportation, and housing shape the world we live in? GGWash is expanding paid writing opportunities for the GGWash publication. We are looking for pitches for explainers, features, historical pieces, and news articles about transportation, housing, land use, and sustainability in the Washington region.


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