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January 14, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Metro tries to make smartphone SmarTrip the smart choice - Greater Greater Washington

Metro tries to make smartphone SmarTrip the smart choice - Greater Greater Washington Capital Bikeshare and Metro extend free rides for mobile SmarTrip card offer through June By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • January 13, 2022 WMATA and Capita…

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January 13, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Silver Spring as a Black space - Greater Greater Washington

Silver Spring as a Black space - Greater Greater Washington Examining the history of Silver Spring as a “Black Space” By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • January 12, 2022 Silver Spring is one of the region’s most significant Black business districts. W…

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January 12, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Turn down parking, get cash - Greater Greater Washington

Turn down parking, get cash - Greater Greater Washington A DC law could put cash back in the pocket of commuters who turn down parking benefits By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • January 11, 2022 A first-of-its-kind municipal law now requires many emplo…

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January 11, 2022 at 2:57 PM

Doing the math on universal basic income - Greater Greater Washington

Doing the math on universal basic income - Greater Greater Washington How the math could work out for publicly-funded Universal Basic Income in Arlington By Ben J. Arthur (Guest Contributor) • January 10, 2022 Opinion: A $550 universal basic income…

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January 10, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Thank you! With your help, we beat our year-end goal

586 people donated to our year-end campaign.     Dear Friend,     We set a goal of raising $25,000 in our year-end fundraising campaign, and you showed up for us in a big way. You not only reached that goal; you biked, sc…

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January 10, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Can we vaccinate the bus system? - Greater Greater Washington

Can we vaccinate the bus system? - Greater Greater Washington When COVID-19 comes for your bus By Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • January 7, 2022 It turns out a transit system can catch coronavirus. The question is, can it be vaccinated? Read mo…

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January 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM

How urbanists spend their snow days ❄ - Greater Greater Washington

How urbanists spend their snow days ❄ - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Happy New Year, Greater Washington! We've made it through our first work week of 2022 — and it was a snowy one. And for urban planning nerds and activ…

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January 7, 2022 at 2:17 PM

Cycling isn't just for summer - Greater Greater Washington

Cycling isn't just for summer - Greater Greater Washington Winter cycling. It’s a thing. By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • January 6, 2022 From bike lane snow plows to winter cycling tips, here’s what you need to know about cycling in winter w…

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January 6, 2022 at 2:51 PM

DC's bus priority plan - Greater Greater Washington

DC's bus priority plan - Greater Greater Washington New year, new bus priority plan for DC By Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • January 5, 2022 Here’s what you need to know about DDOT’s recently released Bus Priority Plan. Read more » …

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January 5, 2022 at 2:21 PM

7000-series: now you see them, now you don't - Greater Greater Washington

7000-series: now you see them, now you don't - Greater Greater Washington Unapproved process change grounds Metro’s 7000-series railcars (again) By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • January 4, 2022 Metro’s 7000-series railcar fleet has been…

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January 4, 2022 at 2:08 PM

A road pricing webinar recap - Greater Greater Washington

A road pricing webinar recap - Greater Greater Washington Getting there: A video recap from Part 3 of our series on transportation in the Washington region By Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • January 3, 2022 Jonathan Hall of the University of Tor…

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January 3, 2022 at 2:09 PM

How congestion pricing can be done equitably - Greater Greater Washington

How congestion pricing can be done equitably - Greater Greater Washington Congestion pricing can be equitable, if done right By Ethan Goffman (Contributor) • December 22, 2021 Congestion pricing can draw concerns around equity as critics say it all…

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December 31, 2021 at 8:40 PM

Only a few hours left to make a year-end gift to GGWash: Join this growing neighborhood!

Will we upzone 2022 or will all the e-bikes turn into pumpkins at midnight?     Dear Friend,     2021 ends in about 8 hours. I don't know what exactly 2022 will hold, but I do know that if we're in it together, good thing…

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December 30, 2021 at 7:39 PM

One day left! Join 546 of your neighbors in making a year-end gift to GGWash

So far, 546 donors have raised $25,324 to support our year-end campaign.     Dear Friend,     A little less than two days ago, I reached out to ask for your help because at that time, we'd raised $21,455 toward our $25,00…

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December 29, 2021 at 12:27 AM

Just $3,545 left to raise by December 31! Will you help us get there?

So far, more than 500 donors have raised $21,455 toward our year-end goal of $25,000.     Dear Friend,     I'm reaching out to ask for your help. As I write this, we've raised $21,454.74 toward our $25,000 year-end fundra…

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December 23, 2021 at 4:03 PM

2021 bright spots: You!

A look back on the volunteers and financial support that made GGWash’s work in 2021 possible.     Dear Friend,     Over the past year, our community has showed up for GGWash in a big way.   In addition to writing article…

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December 22, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Congestion pricing, explained - Greater Greater Washington

Congestion pricing, explained - Greater Greater Washington What is congestion pricing? By Ethan Goffman (Contributor) • December 21, 2021 Congestion pricing may be the key to decreasing traffic jams, quickening travel time, and improving the enviro…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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