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March 31, 2020 at 2:16 PM

The coronavirus is robbing me of what I love about urbanism - Greater Greater Washington

The coronavirus is robbing me of what I love about urbanism - Greater Greater Washington The coronavirus is robbing me of what I love about urbanism By Jane Green (Development Director) • March 30, 2020 Arlington, where I have lived since 2015 was …
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March 30, 2020 at 2:17 PM

How some big-box stores are adapting to denser spaces in Tysons and beyond - Greater Greater Washington

How some big-box stores are adapting to denser spaces in Tysons and beyond - Greater Greater Washington How some big-box stores are adapting to denser spaces in Tysons and beyond By D. Taylor Reich (Contributor) • March 27, 2020 Tysons grew up on b…
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March 28, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Unpack the region's past, present, and future, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington

Unpack the region's past, present, and future, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week's top posts offer a glimpse of the past, ponder the future, and attempt to navigate our present. There are old plans for s…
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March 27, 2020 at 2:24 PM

DC experiences a surge in unemployment claims amid the coronavirus outbreak - Greater Greater Washington

DC experiences a surge in unemployment claims amid the coronavirus outbreak - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: DC sees over 100,000 in unemployment claims By Liam Sullivan (Contributor) • March 27, 2020 DC sees over 100,000 new unemploymen…
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March 26, 2020 at 2:15 PM

DC and Montgomery County add pick-up/drop-off zones to help restaurants - Greater Greater Washington

DC and Montgomery County add pick-up/drop-off zones to help restaurants - Greater Greater Washington DC and Montgomery County add pick-up/drop-off zones to help restaurants By David Alpert (Executive Director) • March 25, 2020 Most retail businesse…
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March 25, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Riders who still need transit left frustrated by Metro cuts and messaging - Greater Greater Washington

Riders who still need transit left frustrated by Metro cuts and messaging - Greater Greater Washington Riders who still need transit left frustrated by Metro cuts and messaging By Ron Thompson (Transportation Equity Organizer) • March 24, 2020 The …
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March 24, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Cities are making streets bike/walk only during the coronavirus. Should DC?- Greater Greater Washington

Cities are making streets bike/walk only during the coronavirus. Should DC?- Greater Greater Washington Cities are making streets walk/bike only. Should DC? By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • March 23, 2020 Cities across the world are trying out …
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March 23, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Breakfast links: How transit in the region—and beyond—will survive in the wake of the coronavirus - Greater Greater Washington

Breakfast links: How transit in the region—and beyond—will survive in the wake of the coronavirus - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: How transit in the region will survive in the wake of the coronavirus By Matt Gontarchick (Contributor) • Mar…
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March 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Montgomery County schools, multitasking, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington

Montgomery County schools, multitasking, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: In the wake of the coronavirus, we are quickly learning how to handle many issues at the same time. Work and homeschooling, social distanc…
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March 20, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Metro’s coronavirus cuts put those who still need public transit in a catch-22 - Greater Greater Washington

Metro’s coronavirus cuts put those who still need public transit in a catch-22 - Greater Greater Washington Metro’s coronavirus cuts put those who still need public transit in a catch-22 By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • March 19, 2020 As the re…
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March 19, 2020 at 1:51 PM

A DC public housing complex is set for redevelopment. We will cover what happens - Greater Greater Washington

A DC public housing complex is set for redevelopment. We will cover what happens - Greater Greater Washington A DC public housing complex is set for redevelopment. We will cover what happens By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • March 18, 2020 Gr…
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March 18, 2020 at 1:51 PM

Here’s our plan for covering urbanism in the time of coronavirus - Greater Greater Washington

Here’s our plan for covering urbanism in the time of coronavirus - Greater Greater Washington Here’s our plan for covering urbanism in the time of coronavirus By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • March 17, 2020 Greater Greater Washington talk…
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March 17, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Bus lanes create better buses. The region needs more. - Greater Greater Washington

Bus lanes create better buses. The region needs more. - Greater Greater Washington Bus lanes create better buses. The region needs more. By John Hillegass (Guest Contributor) • March 16, 2020 If you imagine the future of transportation, what vehicl…
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March 16, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Why the US builds less transit than its peers - Greater Greater Washington

Why the US builds less transit than its peers - Greater Greater Washington National links: Why the US builds less transit than its peers By Jeff Wood (Contributor) • March 13, 2020 Why is the US behind other countries in building transit? 3D printe…
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March 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Can traffic cameras and fines be more fair, and other top stories - Greater Greater Washington

Can traffic cameras and fines be more fair, and other top stories - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: Concerns about the coronavirus have prompted many questions for residents in the region about safety, transit, and employment. And w…
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March 13, 2020 at 3:07 PM

GGWash is working remotely to lower the risk of coronavirus. What’s changing in your work, school, or community? - Greater Greater Washington

GGWash is working remotely to lower the risk of coronavirus. What’s changing in your work, school, or community? - Greater Greater Washington GGWash is working remotely to lower the risk of coronavirus. What’s changing in your work, school, or communi…
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March 12, 2020 at 1:54 PM

We're so close! Only $1,953 left to go. Can you help? (Also, no party tonight) - Greater Greater Washington

We're so close! Only $1,953 left to go. Can you help? (Also, no party tonight) - Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   Experimental “advisory” bike l…
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March 11, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Can you help us get the last $4,374 for our birthday?- Greater Greater Washington

Can you help us get the last $4,374 for our birthday?- Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   See how much bigger Baltimore could have been By Dan Mal…
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March 10, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Can you help us get the last $6,630 for our birthday?- Greater Greater Washington

Can you help us get the last $6,630 for our birthday?- Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   Do you have a birthday present for GGWash? By George Kev…
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March 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Join our team to write and edit about the topics you love! - Greater Greater Washington

Join our team to write and edit about the topics you love! - Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   Join our team to write and edit about the topics y…
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March 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM

The Land that Planning Forgot, and other top stories - Greater Greater Washington

The Land that Planning Forgot, and other top stories - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: The District sees its shadow, with long-term legacies causing development conundrums. Can a new mixed-use DC neighborhood off North Capitol avoid…
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March 6, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Traffic safety may be subjective, but designing the road shouldn’t be - Greater Greater Washington

Traffic safety may be subjective, but designing the road shouldn’t be - Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   Traffic safety is subjective—road desig…
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March 5, 2020 at 2:51 PM

9th Street’s bikeway project is at a standstill, again - Greater Greater Washington

9th Street’s bikeway project is at a standstill, again - Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   9th Street’s bikeway project is at a standstill, again…
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March 3, 2020 at 3:12 PM

$100 a month free for transit? Our contributors discuss. - Greater Greater Washington

$100 a month free for transit? Our contributors discuss. - Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   $100 a month free for transit? By David Alpert (Exec…
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February 29, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Ride transit, bike, or walk to work, and DC could pay you for it - Greater Greater Washington

Ride transit, bike, or walk to work, and DC could pay you for it - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: Studies, data, and maps—oh my! This week we have a bunch of articles about everything from how drivers in more expensive vehicles tre…
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February 28, 2020 at 2:58 PM

DC could pay you to ride transit, walk, or bike to work - Greater Greater Washington

DC could pay you to ride transit, walk, or bike to work - Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   DC could pay you to ride transit, walk, or bike to wo…
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February 27, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Would you rather teleport to work? If you walk or bike, maybe not - Greater Greater Washington

Would you rather teleport to work? If you walk or bike, maybe not - Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   Would you rather teleport to work? By David…
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February 26, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Can we count on you this year?

Can we count on you this year? Do you find our daily summary of yesterday's posts helpful? Show your appreciation with a donation in support of 12 years of GGWash!   View this email in your browser ,  Do you find our daily summary of yes…
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February 26, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Drivers yield less to people walking if they’re in expensive cars, or maybe to people of color - Greater Greater Washington

Drivers yield less to people walking if they’re in expensive cars, or maybe to people of color - Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   Drivers in exp…
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February 25, 2020 at 3:10 PM

WMATA can’t measure fare evasion, but still says it’s a big problem- Greater Greater Washington

WMATA can’t measure fare evasion, but still says it’s a big problem- Greater Greater Washington Support another year of great content from Greater Greater Washington! Make a donation today!   WMATA can’t measure fare evasion By David …
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February 24, 2020 at 2:28 PM

DC is creating another bus lane, this time on 14th Street - Greater Greater Washington

DC is creating another bus lane, this time on 14th Street - Greater Greater Washington DC is creating another bus lane, this time on 14th Street By David Alpert (Executive Director) • February 21, 2020 In 2019 DC got bus lanes on H and I streets NW…
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February 22, 2020 at 1:59 PM

A proposed light rail for Southern Maryland, and more - Greater Greater Washington

A proposed light rail for Southern Maryland, and more - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: If Nancy Sinatra were inspired to remix her famous song "These Boots Were Made for Walking," for the Washington region, she might have to sing "…
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February 21, 2020 at 3:10 PM

The regional transit proposals that predated Metro, from express buses to monorails - Greater Greater Washington

The regional transit proposals that predated Metro, from express buses to monorails - Greater Greater Washington The transit proposals that predated Metro By DW Rowlands (Contributor) • February 20, 2020 The Washington region today seems unimaginab…
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February 20, 2020 at 2:56 PM

These maps show where the Washington region achieves walkable density - Greater Greater Washington

These maps show where the Washington region achieves walkable density - Greater Greater Washington Mapping Washington’s walkable density By DW Rowlands (Contributor) • February 19, 2020 Density alone won’t produce an urban environment if you can’t …
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February 19, 2020 at 2:58 PM

What will it take for Virginia to get all-electric school buses? - Greater Greater Washington

What will it take for Virginia to get all-electric school buses? - Greater Greater Washington Virginia considers ditching diesel school buses By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • February 19, 2020 School buses don’t often register in big disc…
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February 18, 2020 at 2:38 PM

A light rail plan for Southern Maryland - Greater Greater Washington

A light rail plan for Southern Maryland - Greater Greater Washington A light rail plan for Southern Maryland By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • February 17, 2020 The Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project would connect to WMATA’s Green Line a…
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February 17, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Scooters aren’t flocking to Fairfax County - Greater Greater Washington

Scooters aren’t flocking to Fairfax County - Greater Greater Washington Scooters aren’t flocking to Fairfax County By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • February 14, 2020 Six weeks after the county opened up for scooter permits, it ha…
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February 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM

The doppelgänger cities of Maryland and Northern Virginia - Greater Greater Washington

The doppelgänger cities of Maryland and Northern Virginia - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: Whatever your transportation headache, conundrum, or fantasy was this week, we may just have a story about it. Ever thought what Virginia mi…
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February 14, 2020 at 2:33 PM

A dangerous Tysons intersection gets a safety upgrade - Greater Greater Washington

A dangerous Tysons intersection gets a safety upgrade - Greater Greater Washington A Tysons intersection gets a safety upgrade By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • February 13, 2020 The Virginia Department of Transportation added a n…
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February 13, 2020 at 3:04 PM

The sister cities of Maryland and Northern Virginia - Greater Greater Washington

The sister cities of Maryland and Northern Virginia - Greater Greater Washington The sister cities of Maryland and Northern Virginia By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • February 12, 2020 Maryland and Virginia may only be separated by a river, but many …
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February 12, 2020 at 2:34 PM

3 reasons you don’t want to miss our birthday party - Greater Greater Washington

3 reasons you don’t want to miss our birthday party - Greater Greater Washington 3 reasons you don’t want to miss our birthday party By Kate Jentoft-Herr (Program and Community Coordinator) • February 11, 2020 We’re capping off our member drive wit…
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February 11, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Virginia considers free or reduced fares for local transit agencies - Greater Greater Washington

Virginia considers free or reduced fares for local transit agencies - Greater Greater Washington Virginia considers free or reduced transit fares By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • February 10, 2020 A transportation plan from Governor Ralph…
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February 10, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Please welcome our new managing editor, Adam Sneed - Greater Greater Washington

Please welcome our new managing editor, Adam Sneed - Greater Greater Washington Please welcome our new managing editor, Adam Sneed By Adam Sneed (Managing Editor) • February 10, 2020 Hello GGWash readers! My name is Adam Sneed, and I’m joining Grea…
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February 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM

A new push for MARC to Virginia - Greater Greater Washington

A new push for MARC to Virginia - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: Everything has a cost. And this week's top posts highlight the price of some of the region's most important plans, prospects, and missed opportunities. The articles s…
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February 7, 2020 at 3:07 PM

We’re hiring a correspondent to cover public housing redevelopment - Greater Greater Washington

We’re hiring a correspondent to cover public housing redevelopment - Greater Greater Washington We’re hiring a correspondent to cover public housing By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • February 6, 2020 Read more » …
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February 6, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Is “war on cars” a useful term? - Greater Greater Washington

Is “war on cars” a useful term? - Greater Greater Washington Is “war on cars” a useful term? By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • February 5, 2020 There are plenty of well-documented reasons why the District and Capital region would …
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February 5, 2020 at 3:01 PM

More lanes on I-95 won’t fix Virginia’s traffic woes, VDOT says! - Greater Greater Washington

More lanes on I-95 won’t fix Virginia’s traffic woes, VDOT says! - Greater Greater Washington Widening I-95 won’t fix traffic woes, Virginia says By Canaan Merchant (Elections Committee) • February 4, 2020 If you want to ease congestion and improve…
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February 4, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Help us start the decade off strong! - Greater Greater Washington

Help us start the decade off strong! - Greater Greater Washington Help us start the decade off strong! By Kate Jentoft-Herr (Program and Community Coordinator) • February 3, 2020 Do you enjoy GGWash’s coverage of local news stories that keep you up…
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February 3, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Our endorsement for DC Council in Ward 2: Patrick Kennedy - Greater Greater Washington

Our endorsement for DC Council in Ward 2: Patrick Kennedy - Greater Greater Washington Our endorsement for DC Council in Ward 2: Patrick Kennedy By Endorsements • January 30, 2020 Greater Greater Washington endoses Patrick Kennedy for DC Council in…
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February 1, 2020 at 2:01 PM

WMATA's fares, transfers, and service changes explained, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington

WMATA's fares, transfers, and service changes explained, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: The region has a lot of explaining to do, and we are here for it. From WMATA's proposed budget, to a possible plan to tran…