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April 28, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Bowser calls for addressing inequities in COVID-19 recovery — can transportation help? - Greater Greater Washington

Bowser calls for addressing inequities in COVID-19 recovery — can transportation help?  - Greater Greater Washington Bowser calls for addressing inequities in COVID-19 recovery — can transportation help? By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • April 27, …
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April 27, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Where should DC expand sidewalks? - Greater Greater Washington

Where should DC expand sidewalks? - Greater Greater Washington Where should DC expand sidewalks? By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • April 24, 2020 This week, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city will expand sidewalks so that peopl…
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April 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Check out this map showing Metro’s eleven types of station architecture - Greater Greater Washington

Check out this map showing Metro’s eleven types of station architecture - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week's top posts are filled with history, mystery, and a conundrum. From an article about what people called parts of Pri…
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April 24, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Why does one of Richmond's most popular neighborhoods lack so many sidewalks? - Greater Greater Washington

Why does one of Richmond's most popular neighborhoods lack so many sidewalks? - Greater Greater Washington Why is one of Richmond’s hottest neighborhoods missing so many sidewalks? By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • April 23, 2020 Scott’s A…
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April 23, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Maryland looks at connecting MARC toward Philadelphia and within Baltimore - Greater Greater Washington

Maryland looks at connecting MARC toward Philadelphia and within Baltimore - Greater Greater Washington Maryland looks at connecting MARC toward Philadelphia and within Baltimore By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • April 22, 2020 Rail commuter …
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April 22, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Height and density restrictions will be top priorities in the Town of Vienna mayoral contest - Greater Greater Washington

Height and density restrictions will be top priorities in the Town of Vienna mayoral contest - Greater Greater Washington Height and density limits will be top issues in the Vienna mayoral contest By Mike Dranove (Guest Contributor) • April 21, 2020 …
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April 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM

DC will temporarily widen some sidewalks near grocery stores and other businesses - Greater Greater Washington

DC will temporarily widen some sidewalks near grocery stores and other businesses - Greater Greater Washington DC will temporarily widen some sidewalks near grocery stores By David Alpert (Executive Director) • April 20, 2020 To help people practic…
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April 20, 2020 at 2:07 PM

As the need for healthy food grows, urban gardeners step up - Greater Greater Washington

As the need for healthy food grows, urban gardeners step up - Greater Greater Washington As the need for healthy food grows, urban gardeners step up By Will Schick (Fellow) • April 17, 2020 As DC residents cope with the coronavirus and an economy i…
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April 18, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Check out the world's most populous cities over 500 years - Greater Greater Washington

Check out the world's most populous cities over 500 years - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week's top posts are filled with animation, photos, and maps for your viewing pleasure. You can explore bus and streetcar maps from 194…
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April 17, 2020 at 1:58 PM

Does treating e-scooters like public transit make sense? - Greater Greater Washington

Does treating e-scooters like public transit make sense? - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: Does treating e-scooters like public transit make sense? By Liam Sullivan (Contributor) • April 17, 2020 Should local officials subsidize e-scooter…
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April 16, 2020 at 2:19 PM

How addressing housing issues can reduce congestion on Maryland’s roads - Greater Greater Washington

How addressing housing issues can reduce congestion on Maryland’s roads - Greater Greater Washington How addressing housing issues can reduce congestion on Maryland’s roads By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • April 15, 2020 Maryland has the third-longe…
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April 15, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Montgomery County may rescind its bag fee, but some environmentalists criticize the move - Greater Greater Washington

Montgomery County may rescind its bag fee, but some environmentalists criticize the move  - Greater Greater Washington MoCo may rescind its bag fee, but some environmentalists criticize the move By Alison Gillespie (Guest Contributor) • April 14, 2020…
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April 14, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Frustrated with the lack of open space, DC residents are widening sidewalks themselves - Greater Greater Washington

Frustrated with the lack of open space, DC residents are widening sidewalks themselves  - Greater Greater Washington Some DC residents are widening sidewalks themselves By Robb Dooling (Guest Contributor) • April 13, 2020 In an effort to provide mo…
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April 13, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Bus lanes are a top priority for three DC Council candidates endorsed by the Sierra Club - Greater Greater Washington

Bus lanes are a top priority for three DC Council candidates endorsed by the Sierra Club  - Greater Greater Washington Three DC Council candidates, endorsed by the Sierra Club, cite bus lanes as a top priority By David Alpert (Executive Director) • Ap…
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April 11, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Hidden clues reveal an old road that disappeared from DC - Greater Greater Washington

Hidden clues reveal an old road that disappeared from DC - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week's top posts unpack things you may not have known about the region. From an elevated streetcar line in Baltimore, to the meaning of …
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April 10, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Should Baltimore have a regional transit authority? - Greater Greater Washington

Should Baltimore have a regional transit authority? - Greater Greater Washington Should Baltimore have a regional transit authority? By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • April 9, 2020 Out of all the transit systems in the United States, regardle…
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April 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM

How the Wharf closure, social distancing, and shame culture all collided - Greater Greater Washington

How the Wharf closure, social distancing, and shame culture all collided  - Greater Greater Washington The Wharf closure highlights the complexities of social distancing and shame culture By Ron Thompson (Transportation Equity Organizer) • April 8, 20…
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April 8, 2020 at 2:45 PM

What alternatives does Maryland have to curb congestion besides building more highways? - Greater Greater Washington

What alternatives does Maryland have to curb congestion besides building more highways? - Greater Greater Washington What are Maryland’s options to curb congestion besides more highways? By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • April 7, 2020 Could the solut…
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April 7, 2020 at 2:14 PM

$600 million will have to be cut from DC's budget - Greater Greater Washington

$600 million will have to be cut from DC's budget - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: DC will cut $600 million from its budget By Tom Neeley (Contributor) • April 7, 2020 DC will slash $600 million from its budget As the District adjusts to…
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April 6, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Removing one Confederate monument in Richmond is not just about racism—but safety - Greater Greater Washington

Removing one Confederate monument in Richmond is not just about racism—but safety - Greater Greater Washington Removing one Confederate monument is not just about racism—but safety By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • April 3, 2020 Public cal…
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April 4, 2020 at 12:59 PM

A picture is worth a thousand words, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington

A picture is worth a thousand words, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week's top posts are a group of articles from the past that explore the region through images, plans, brochures, and architecture. Plus, …
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April 3, 2020 at 1:53 PM

People need to get outside and move while stuck at home. Opening streets can help. - Greater Greater Washington

People need to get outside and move while stuck at home. Opening streets can help. - Greater Greater Washington People need to get outside while stuck at home. Opening streets can help. By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • April 2, 2020 The coronav…
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April 2, 2020 at 2:08 PM

A new program matches bikes to the essential workers who need them - Greater Greater Washington

A new program matches bikes to the essential workers who need them - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: A new program connects essential workers to bikes By Latisha Johnson (Contributor) • April 2, 2020 New program helps people donate bicycl…
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April 1, 2020 at 2:23 PM

A new rail authority in Virginia could revolutionize connections for riders throughout the state - Greater Greater Washington

A new rail authority in Virginia could revolutionize connections for riders throughout the state - Greater Greater Washington A new authority could revolutionize rail in Virginia By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • March 31, 2020 After decad…
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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…