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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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October 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Drive like your kids live here - Greater Greater Washington

Drive like your kids live here - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts People have been voicing anger over street safety across DC in recent weeks. After one resident's child was hit by a driver in an intersection near their hom…

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October 29, 2021 at 2:10 PM

Medical access, expanded- Greater Greater Washington

Medical access, expanded- Greater Greater Washington A new medical center offers access to care east of the Anacostia By Michelle Levine (Street Sense Media ) • October 28, 2021 After years of having to pay for transportation to cross the Anacostia…

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October 28, 2021 at 2:02 PM

More highways, more problems - Greater Greater Washington

More highways, more problems - Greater Greater Washington Expanding highways encourages more driving. A new calculator shows just how much By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • October 27, 2021 How much more driving could a highway expansion project encour…

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October 27, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Office conversions: one solution, not THE solution - Greater Greater Washington

Office conversions: one solution, not THE solution - Greater Greater Washington Office to residential conversions can’t be the only solution to the housing crisis By Mike English (Guest Contributor) • October 26, 2021 Office to residential conversi…

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October 26, 2021 at 7:30 PM

REMINDER: Register for our free webinar on 10/28 about transportation patterns in the region

This webinar will explore who travels, where they go, and how they get there throughout the Washington region.     Getting there: The who, how, and why of transportation in the Washington region   Join Leah Brooks, associa…

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October 26, 2021 at 1:46 PM

Parking minimum astrology - Greater Greater Washington

Parking minimum astrology - Greater Greater Washington Could nixing parking requirements help transform Virginia’s cities? By Wyatt Gordon (The Virginia Mercury ) • October 25, 2021 Richmond’s City Council is working on an amendment to its zoning c…

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October 25, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Bikesharing is caring - Greater Greater Washington

Bikesharing is caring - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: DC residents can ride bikeshare free for 30 days to dodge Metro delays By Matt Gontarchick (Contributor) • October 25, 2021 DC offers free 30-day bikeshare membership to residents to…

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October 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Hell on wheels - Greater Greater Washington

Hell on wheels - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts The story of this week is the fallout after Metro was forced to pull 60% of its fleet out of service this week following last week's derailment along the Blue Line. Read a f…

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October 22, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Reinventing the wheel - Greater Greater Washington

Reinventing the wheel - Greater Greater Washington The wheels on Metro’s 7000-series trains may not have been put on securely enough By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • October 22, 2021 A technical specification that changed how the 7000-s…

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October 21, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Curious about transportation patterns in the region? Register for our free webinar on 10/28!

This webinar will explore who travels, where they go, and how they get there throughout the Washington region.     Getting there: The who, how, and why of transportation in the Washington region   Join Leah Brooks, associa…

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October 21, 2021 at 2:16 PM

To upzone or not to upzone, that is the question - Greater Greater Washington

To upzone or not to upzone, that is the question - Greater Greater Washington Why not upzoning gentrifying neighborhoods like Langley Park doesn’t prevent displacement By Dan Malouff (Editorial Board) • October 20, 2021 The basic dilemma for afford…

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October 20, 2021 at 2:24 PM

POV: You're riding Metro this week - Greater Greater Washington

POV: You're riding Metro this week - Greater Greater Washington So, how was your commute? Riders share stories of taking Metro on Monday. By David Andrews (Guest Contributor) • October 19, 2021 One day after WMATA pulled 60% of its rail fleet, ride…

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October 19, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Metrorail riders brace for a tough week - Greater Greater Washington

Metrorail riders brace for a tough week - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: It’s going to be a rough week on Metro By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • October 19, 2021 Metro delays: Thanks, we’ll be here all week Metro pulled its 7000-se…

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October 18, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Metro's 7000-series trains pulled amid safety investigation - Greater Greater Washington

Metro's 7000-series trains pulled amid safety investigation  - Greater Greater Washington Wheel issue known since 2017 causes Metro to pull its 7000-series trains By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • October 18, 2021 The safety board headin…

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October 16, 2021 at 2:04 PM

DC mayor calls for a quicker traffic safety improvement process - Greater Greater Washington

DC mayor calls for a quicker traffic safety improvement process - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts In the wake of several crashes injuring and killing children, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an expedited traffic safety impr…

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October 14, 2021 at 2:57 PM

Why pit bull bans are a housing issue - Greater Greater Washington

Why pit bull bans are a housing issue - Greater Greater Washington Pit bull bans are a housing issue By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • October 13, 2021 Op-ed: One barrier to finding pit bulls loving homes are breed-specific laws and housing restricti…

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October 13, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Speeding up projects to slow down traffic - Greater Greater Washington

Speeding up projects to slow down traffic - Greater Greater Washington Bowser announces expedited traffic safety projects with “truncated” community engagement By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • October 12, 2021 In the midst of widespread anger…

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October 12, 2021 at 1:46 PM

Climate change is here. How is DC preparing? - Greater Greater Washington

Climate change is here. How is DC preparing? - Greater Greater Washington How DC plans to address the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure By Joshua Montgomery-Patt (Intern) • October 11, 2021 This summer we saw how climate ch…

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October 11, 2021 at 1:41 PM

Walking isn't just for cities - Greater Greater Washington

Walking isn't just for cities - Greater Greater Washington How less car-centric planning can benefit rural areas too By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • October 8, 2021 Transportation policies that are less car-centric offer benefits for rural areas too,…

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October 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM

A traffic safety failure on Walk to School Day - Greater Greater Washington

A traffic safety failure on Walk to School Day - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts This Wednesday was Walk to School Day, a day to celebrate non-car modes of transportation for kids getting to school. In Ward 6, families gat…

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October 8, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Homelessness and the housing shortage - Greater Greater Washington

Homelessness and the housing shortage - Greater Greater Washington Homelessness and DC’s housing shortage are part of the same conversation By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • October 7, 2021 A lack of affordable housing is a key cause of homele…

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October 7, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Kids struck on Walk to School Day - Greater Greater Washington

Kids struck on Walk to School Day - Greater Greater Washington Congress Heights road where driver hit two children is slated for traffic calming By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • October 6, 2021 The road where two children were hit by a driver…

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October 6, 2021 at 2:10 PM

Who is encampment clearance for? - Greater Greater Washington

Who is encampment clearance for? - Greater Greater Washington DC needs to get our house in order before we order people out of theirs By Chelsea Allinger (Executive Director) • October 5, 2021 An attempt to clear an encampment on L Street NE in NoM…

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October 5, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Tomorrow is Walk to School Day - Greater Greater Washington

Tomorrow is Walk to School Day - Greater Greater Washington On this year’s Walk to School Day, #EveryBlockCounts for street safety By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee) • October 4, 2021 This Wednesday is the annual Walk to Sc…

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October 4, 2021 at 2:13 PM

A vision for Georgia Avenue - Greater Greater Washington

A vision for Georgia Avenue - Greater Greater Washington FYI: GGWash's office is closed tomorrow for a strategic planning retreat. We'll see you next week! Georgia Avenue isn’t a thoroughfare, it’s a destination By Shayna Goldsmith (G…

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October 1, 2021 at 7:48 PM

Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Thank you so much for attending the GGWash Fall Mixer     Hi Friend,   Wow. WOW. It's safe to say that our Fall Mixer last night at Metrobar exceeded expectations: in turnout, in energy, and in do…

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September 30, 2021 at 2:15 PM

A new tool for Virginia housing - Greater Greater Washington

A new tool for Virginia housing - Greater Greater Washington FYI: GGWash's office is closed tomorrow for a strategic planning retreat. We'll see you next week! Can community land trusts help solve Virginia’s housing crisis? By Wyatt G…

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September 29, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Fall Mixer ticket sales close today!

Bring your friends and family and join us from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021 for a great time at Metrobar!     Hi Friend,   There are less than 30 tickets lef…

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September 29, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Metro's 6000-series is making a comeback - Greater Greater Washington

Metro's 6000-series is making a comeback - Greater Greater Washington Metro’s 6000-series trains are on their way back By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • September 28, 2021 Talk about trainspotting. Some riders and railfans caught a glimp…

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September 28, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Franklin Park is back - Greater Greater Washington

Franklin Park is back - Greater Greater Washington Here’s a look at the revamped Franklin Park By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • September 27, 2021 Downtown DC’s largest public park reopened Friday after a $21 million renovation. Read more…

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September 27, 2021 at 1:47 PM

The people struggling to pay rent - Greater Greater Washington

The people struggling to pay rent - Greater Greater Washington Thousands of households are behind on rent in the Washington region By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 24, 2021 Job loss during the pandemic, combined with high housing co…

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September 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Goodbye, yellow brick Wendy's - Greater Greater Washington

Goodbye, yellow brick Wendy's - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts We said goodbye to a real one this week... a real traffic nightmare, anyway. The Wendy's in the middle of DC's infamous "Dave Thomas Circle" closed earlier th…

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September 24, 2021 at 1:43 PM

What makes a historic district? - Greater Greater Washington

What makes a historic district? - Greater Greater Washington A historic district nomination presents another test for DC preservation law By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee) • September 23, 2021 A Park View historic district…

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September 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Only one week left to buy tickets to our Fall Mixer

Bring your friends and family and join us from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021 for a great time at Metrobar!     Hi Friend,   Our Fall Mixer is in one week!   W…

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September 23, 2021 at 1:45 PM

It's a bus! It's a streetcar! - Greater Greater Washington

It's a bus! It's a streetcar! - Greater Greater Washington It’s part streetcar, part bus, and it ran in Arlington and Fairfax in the 1930s By DW Rowlands (Contributor) • September 22, 2021 The Rosslyn-Ballston corridor is a famous example of early …

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September 22, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Are you car free today? - Greater Greater Washington

Are you car free today? - Greater Greater Washington Wednesday is Car Free Day By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 21, 2021 Walk, bike, hop on a bus, ride a scooter… just try not to drive in a car alone, and you’re set. Read more » …

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September 21, 2021 at 1:55 PM

A frosty farewell - Greater Greater Washington

A frosty farewell - Greater Greater Washington The Wendy’s at DC’s most hated intersection is in its final hours By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 20, 2021 Like your burgers with a side of traffic danger? Now is your last chance to v…

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September 20, 2021 at 1:49 PM

Electric switch - Greater Greater Washington

Electric switch - Greater Greater Washington WMATA set out a timeline to electrify its buses. A DC Council roundtable asks: why not sooner? By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 17, 2021 Metro plans to fully convert its fleet to electric…

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September 18, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Just two weeks until our Fall Mixer! Do you have your tickets yet?

Bring your friends and family and join us from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021 for a great time at Metrobar!     Hi Friend,   Our Fall Mixer is less than two we…

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September 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM

A call for action - Greater Greater Washington

A call for action - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts This week, in the wake of a tragedy, GGWash Executive Director Chelsea Allinger, alongside leadership from WABA and DC Families for Safe Streets, wrote a letter urging DD…

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September 17, 2021 at 1:17 PM

A missing link - Greater Greater Washington

A missing link - Greater Greater Washington Every block matters in the fight for safer streets and the climate By Amber Gove (Guest Contributor) • September 16, 2021 One block can make the difference between a safe bike network and retrenching DC’s…

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September 16, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Extending the streetery - Greater Greater Washington

Extending the streetery - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: Arlington wants to make outdoor dining last By Latisha Johnson (Contributor) • September 16, 2021 Arlington explores ways to make outdoor dining permanent Arlington County is study…

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September 15, 2021 at 3:25 PM

The cost of traffic violence - Greater Greater Washington

The cost of traffic violence - Greater Greater Washington Traffic violence wreaks havoc on our city and its residents. But it doesn’t have to. By Chelsea Allinger (Executive Director), Kristin Frontiera (Guest Contributor), Christy Kwan (Guest Contrib…

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September 14, 2021 at 1:57 PM

How COVID-19 rental assistance programs are going - Greater Greater Washington

How COVID-19 rental assistance programs are going - Greater Greater Washington Emergency rental programs throughout the region have varying levels of success By Joshua Montgomery-Patt (Intern) • September 13, 2021 Rental assistance programs have pr…

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September 13, 2021 at 1:08 PM

The redistricting shuffle begins - Greater Greater Washington

The redistricting shuffle begins - Greater Greater Washington Public hearing on DC redistricting set for end of September By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 10, 2021 The redistricting process is getting into full swing in DC with a pu…

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September 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Metro tries not to get its signals crossed - Greater Greater Washington

Metro tries not to get its signals crossed - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Metro hasn't had automatic train control in over a decade, but the agency has made some moves toward bringing it back. At the same time, it's con…

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September 10, 2021 at 1:19 PM

Mixed signals - Greater Greater Washington

Mixed signals - Greater Greater Washington Still working on train automation, Metro moves toward new signaling system By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • September 9, 2021 Metro was built with Automatic Train Operation in mind, but the sys…

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September 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Our Fall Mixer is just 3 weeks away: don't forget to buy your tickets!

Bring your friends and family and join us from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021, for a great time at Metrobar!     Hi Friend,   As the days grow shorter and the …

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September 9, 2021 at 1:29 PM

The greener way to manage stormwater - Greater Greater Washington

The greener way to manage stormwater - Greater Greater Washington “Green infrastructure” for clean water shows its worth in DC By Oscar Perry Abello (Next City) • September 8, 2021 A small number of cities, including DC, are starting to embrace “gr…

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