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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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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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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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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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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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