George Kevin Jordan · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 8:48 PM

2021 bright spots: Updates from the publication & a lot of great stories

From a new editorial policy to insightful posts from contributors old and new, here are some highlights from GGWash's publication in 2021.     Dear Friend,     Over the last couple of weeks, you’ve heard from our colleague…

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  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Enforcement vs. infrastructure: the great debate - Greater Greater Washington

Enforcement vs. infrastructure: the great debate - Greater Greater Washington What role should driver education and enforcement play in road safety? By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • December 20, 2021 Education, enforcement… or infrastructure changes? …

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December 20, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Why composting isn't a waste of thyme 😎 - Greater Greater Washington

Why composting isn't a waste of thyme 😎 - Greater Greater Washington How composting in DC can help reduce food waste in landfills By David Andrews (Guest Contributor) • December 17, 2021 DC’s Office of Waste Diversion is tasked with diverting 80% o…

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December 18, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Composter child for an eco-friendly holiday - Greater Greater Washington

Composter child for an eco-friendly holiday - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts 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 ho…

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December 17, 2021 at 2:52 PM

Ward 5's ANC future - Greater Greater Washington

Ward 5's ANC future - Greater Greater Washington Why we should increase the number of Ward 5 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions By Conor Shaw (Guest Contributor) • December 16, 2021 The DC Council will soon take a final vote on new ward boundaries, …

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December 16, 2021 at 2:56 PM

The climate strategies we need - Greater Greater Washington

The climate strategies we need - Greater Greater Washington Here’s what it will take for Washington to cut climate pollution from vehicles fast enough By Bill Pugh (Guest Contributor) • December 15, 2021 The National Capital Region Transportation P…

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  Caitlin Rogger · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Bright spots in 2021: Laying the tracks for a greater transportation system

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.    …

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  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Shovel-worthy projects - Greater Greater Washington

Shovel-worthy projects - Greater Greater Washington Here’s a list of “shovel-worthy” projects in the region fit for federal investment By Joe McAndrew (Guest Contributor) • December 14, 2021 To maximize our collective benefit from the recent passag…

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December 14, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Six spokes for better bicycling - Greater Greater Washington

Six spokes for better bicycling - Greater Greater Washington How these six ‘spokes’ could make Washington a model biking region By Andrew Grinberg (Guest Contributor), Shayna Goldsmith (Guest Contributor) • December 13, 2021 A summer-long project b…

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December 13, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Dupont blooms 🌸 - Greater Greater Washington

Dupont blooms 🌸 - Greater Greater Washington DC’s Chris Pyrate brings his signature Cherry Blossom art to Dupont Circle By David Andrews (Guest Contributor) • December 10, 2021 “Bloom Dupont” is part of the Art In Transit initiative by WMATA, in co…

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December 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Anatomy of a growth opposition movement - Greater Greater Washington

Anatomy of a growth opposition movement - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Montgomery County is considering allowing duplexes, townhomes, and apartments in single-family neighborhoods, and it's gotten a fair amount of pushb…

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  Chelsea Allinger · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Bright spots in 2021: Laying groundwork for more, and more affordable, housing

Despite challenges, 2021 was also marked by meaningful bright spots in housing advocacy thanks to the support of the GGWash community. This is the first in a two-part reflection on what went right over the course of this year.     …

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  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Flood mitigation in parking garage form - Greater Greater Washington

Flood mitigation in parking garage form - Greater Greater Washington The National Underground is a bad idea that should be buried By Neil Flanagan (Contributor) • December 9, 2021 A private group called the National Mall Coalition is proposing a la…

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December 9, 2021 at 3:18 PM

99 tickets but a boot ain't one - Greater Greater Washington

99 tickets but a boot ain't one - Greater Greater Washington Why cars with dozens of unpaid tickets remain on DC streets By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • December 8, 2021 Some drivers are racking up unpaid speed camera tickets, but their cars…

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December 8, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Taking stock of MoCo Thrive's opponents - Greater Greater Washington

Taking stock of MoCo Thrive's opponents - Greater Greater Washington Who’s speaking out against Montgomery County’s plan to Thrive? By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • December 7, 2021 Opinion: Montgomery County may finally pass Thrive 2050, even as a …

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December 7, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Who's really riding transit - Greater Greater Washington

Who's really riding transit - Greater Greater Washington Getting there: A video recap from Part 2 of our series on transportation in the Washington region By Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • December 6, 2021 Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins, Director of…

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December 6, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Last call! How road pricing can advance equity, mobility, and sustainability tomorrow at 1pm

This webinar will explore how road pricing (also known as congestion pricing) can help manage demand for driving in cities.     Getting there: How road pricing can advance equity, mobility, and sustainability   The third i…

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December 6, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Chevy Chase chases a more inclusive vision - Greater Greater Washington

Chevy Chase chases a more inclusive vision - Greater Greater Washington DC’s Chevy Chase neighborhood looks to reverse its history of exclusion By Cheryl Cort (Contributor) • December 3, 2021 Some members of DC’s Chevy Chase community are creating …

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December 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM

What's missing from the "Dave Thomas Circle" fix? - Greater Greater Washington

What's missing from the "Dave Thomas Circle" fix? - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts DC's most hated intersection, the former site of a Wendy's at the corner of New York and Florida Avenues NE, is getting a redesign. A longt…

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December 3, 2021 at 2:58 PM

U Street could've been U Strip Mall - Greater Greater Washington

U Street could've been U Strip Mall - Greater Greater Washington Here’s how U Street almost became strip malls and office parks By Payton Chung (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee) • December 2, 2021 Planners in the 1950s wanted to replace larg…

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December 2, 2021 at 8:41 PM

Reminder! How road pricing can advance equity, mobility, and sustainability on 12/7

This webinar will explore how road pricing (also known as congestion pricing) can help manage demand for driving in cities.     Getting there: How road pricing can advance equity, mobility, and sustainability   The third i…

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December 2, 2021 at 2:43 PM

Inside Prince George's County's climate action plan - Greater Greater Washington

Inside Prince George's County's climate action plan - Greater Greater Washington Prince George’s climate plan proposes swift action, but how does it address transportation and land use? By Bill Pugh (Guest Contributor) • December 1, 2021 Prince Geo…

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December 1, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Park + park + park = mega-park - Greater Greater Washington

Park + park + park = mega-park - Greater Greater Washington Richmond plans to reconnect three communities to create a new mega-park By Wyatt Gordon • November 30, 2021 A design firm has drafted a plan for three new foot bridges that would link Libb…

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  Chelsea Allinger · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 6:34 PM

This Giving Tuesday, help us raise $25,000 toward our shared vision

This Giving Tuesday, I’m writing to ask you to join us in the vision of a Washington region where housing is abundant and affordable, it’s easy and safe to get around without a car, and land use decisions center racial, economic, and environmental justice.     …

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  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 2:57 PM

Frosty reflections on the plan for DC's worst intersection - Greater Greater Washington

Frosty reflections on the plan for DC's worst intersection - Greater Greater Washington Notes from a “Fix Dave Thomas Circle” advocate By Conor Shaw (Guest Contributor) • November 29, 2021 Earlier this month, DDOT released its “final” design for th…

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November 29, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Register now! How road pricing can advance equity, mobility, and sustainability on 12/7

This webinar will explore how road pricing (also known as congestion pricing) can help manage demand for driving in cities.     Getting there: How road pricing can advance equity, mobility, and sustainability   The third i…

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November 29, 2021 at 2:46 PM

A memorial to those lost to traffic violence - Greater Greater Washington

A memorial to those lost to traffic violence - Greater Greater Washington A Remembrance Wall memorialized all those impacted by traffic violence in DC By Faith Hall (Guest Contributor), Christy Kwan (Guest Contributor) • November 24, 2021 In the we…

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  Chelsea Allinger · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Meeting the moment through the strength of community

Since starting at GGWash about six months ago, I’ve been in awe of the dedication of this team and the huge community of volunteers and advocates committed to making this region safer, denser, more resilient, and more affordable.     …

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  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Virginia transit providers are looking at creative solutions to address bus operator shortages throughout the state - Greater Greater Washington

Virginia transit providers are looking at creative solutions to address bus operator shortages throughout the state - Greater Greater Washington How a bus operator shortage is impacting transit in Virginia By Wyatt Gordon (The Virginia Mercury) • Nove…

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November 22, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Public buses in Prince George's and Montgomery counties are a vital part of transit equity. Are they meeting the moment? - Greater Greater Washington

Public buses in Prince George's and Montgomery counties are a vital part of transit equity. Are they meeting the moment? - Greater Greater Washington Buses are unsung heroes in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, but inequities remain By Ethan Go…

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November 20, 2021 at 2:40 PM

Plans to improve pedestrian safety near a housing development in Fairfax are at risk - Greater Greater Washington

Plans to improve pedestrian safety near a housing development in Fairfax are at risk - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts A clash between Fairfax County and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is putting a pedestr…

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November 18, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Meet the newest members of the GGWash board of directors!

This fall, we’ve taken a big, important step to strengthen GGWash: welcoming 11 new board members into the fold!     This fall, we’ve taken a big, important step to strengthen GGWash: welcoming 11 new board members into th…

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November 18, 2021 at 2:55 PM

Vehicle throughput versus pedestrian safety - Greater Greater Washington

Vehicle throughput versus pedestrian safety - Greater Greater Washington At a Fairfax County intersection: new housing is underway as pedestrian safety plans are in flux By Douglas Stewart (Contributor) • November 17, 2021 Conflict between the Virg…

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November 17, 2021 at 3:02 PM

2020 was bad, 2021 is worse - Greater Greater Washington

2020 was bad, 2021 is worse - Greater Greater Washington 2021 reaches 2020 traffic death numbers in DC, and it’s not even December By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • November 16, 2021 Over the weekend DC reached the same number of traffic fatal…

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November 16, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Infrastructure bill, incoming - Greater Greater Washington

Infrastructure bill, incoming - Greater Greater Washington Here’s how the federal infrastructure package could improve transit By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog ) • November 15, 2021 Here’s what the federal infrastructure bill, which President Biden is se…

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November 15, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Let's cut to the Chevy Chase - Greater Greater Washington

Let's cut to the Chevy Chase - Greater Greater Washington An opportunity to build housing in Maryland’s Chevy Chase draws the usual opposition By Mike English (Guest Contributor) • November 12, 2021 Chevy Chase, Md. is wealthy, lacks affordable hou…

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November 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM

The plan to bring the 7000-series back - Greater Greater Washington

The plan to bring the 7000-series back  - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts For those waiting on the edge of their seats: Metro's 7000-series trains are still not back online. But they're working on it. Read the latest from …

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November 12, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Reminder! Webinar: Understanding transportation disparities in the Washington region on 11/16

This webinar will explore racial and income disparities in transportation services in the Washington region     Getting There: How transportation in the Washington region meets mobility needs, and who's left behind   In th…

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November 12, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Houses of worship - Greater Greater Washington

Houses of worship - Greater Greater Washington This group wants to help churches build more affordable housing in the region By Canaan Merchant (Elections Committee) • November 11, 2021 A group called Just Homes wants to help churches create more a…

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November 11, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Townhomes to the left of me, fourplex to the right - Greater Greater Washington

Townhomes to the left of me, fourplex to the right - Greater Greater Washington Arlington continues to study missing middle housing, and a familiar debate emerges By Brian Goggin (Elections Committee, Community Engagement Committee) • November 10, 202…

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November 10, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Prince George's redistricting gets heated - Greater Greater Washington

Prince George's redistricting gets heated - Greater Greater Washington The contentious eleventh hour redistricting changes that could shape Prince George’s County By DW Rowlands (Contributor) • November 9, 2021 While the redistricting process of re…

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  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Register now! Understanding transportation disparities in the Washington region on 11/16

This webinar will explore who travels, where they go, and how they get there throughout the Washington region.     Getting There: How transportation in the Washington region meets mobility needs, and who's left behind   In…

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November 9, 2021 at 2:57 PM

7000-series testing begins - Greater Greater Washington

7000-series testing begins - Greater Greater Washington Metro submits 7000-series testing plan and returns more trains to service By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • November 8, 2021 Metro’s first plan needed before being able to return th…

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November 8, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Are windows optional? - Greater Greater Washington

Are windows optional? - Greater Greater Washington National links: The windowless dorm design that made one architect quit in protest By Jeff Wood (Contributor) • November 5, 2021 Who needs windows, anyway? A new metro system opens underneath the d…

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November 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Shady Grove and Rockville aren't coming back in a hurry - Greater Greater Washington

Shady Grove and Rockville aren't coming back in a hurry - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts If you've been eagerly awaiting the reopening of Metro's Red Line's westernmost end... well, you'll have to wait a little longer. Th…

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November 5, 2021 at 2:22 PM

A GGWash advocacy update - Greater Greater Washington

A GGWash advocacy update - Greater Greater Washington Here’s what GGWash’s advocacy team said at the DDOT Director’s confirmation hearing By Alex Baca (Policy Manager), Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • November 4, 2021 Last week, the Council’s Tr…

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November 4, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Metro delays Rockville, Shady Grove reopenings - Greater Greater Washington

Metro delays Rockville, Shady Grove reopenings - Greater Greater Washington Rockville, Shady Grove Metro station reopenings delayed until January By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • November 3, 2021 The reopening of two Metro stations that…

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November 3, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Building to net zero - Greater Greater Washington

Building to net zero - Greater Greater Washington These three “net zero” buildings are leading the way on climate change By Will Schick (Former Fellow) • November 2, 2021 A “net zero” building produces as much energy as it uses, on average, helping…

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November 2, 2021 at 2:27 PM

From speeding to stop signs: a DDOT journey - Greater Greater Washington

From speeding to stop signs: a DDOT journey - Greater Greater Washington A new DDOT dashboard offers insight into traffic safety investigation process By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • November 1, 2021 A new DDOT dashboard outlines the timelin…

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November 1, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Check the blind spots - Greater Greater Washington

Check the blind spots - Greater Greater Washington How to make heavy-duty vehicles safer for pedestrians and cyclists By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • October 29, 2021 The drivers of the biggest vehicles on US roads can’t even see many of the people i…

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