Posts by Letters to the Editor
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In our inbox: Kids on errands, sports in transit, a Green Line extension, and road pricing reflections
In our inbox this winter: readers shared their thoughts about posts on extending Metro’s Green Line; accessing sports venue via transit; why kids’ ability to navigate their cities matters; and one idea for pricing DC roads. Keep reading…
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In our inbox: The costs of bus rapid transit, public financing of stadiums, and Metro under Georgetown
GGWash readers weigh in on recent stories: The role of bike infrastructure in TOD and costs of BRT; beyond the “taxpayer impact” framing of stadium investments; making a bike/ped path part of any Georgetown Metro plan Keep reading…
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In our inbox: Takoma Metro development, the future of downtown, Northeast Corridor commuter rail, and more
In this edition of our emails to the editor: Takoma Metro development, rent reasonableness, commuter rail, traffic safety, and the future of downtown. Keep reading…
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In our inbox: DC Streetcar vs. X2 Bus, Yellow Line turnback, missing middle & fake tags
Emails to the Editor is a periodic column featuring reader commentary on stories published by GGWash. We recently received emails about the streetcar vs. X2 bus, the Yellow Line turnback, missing middle in Arlington, and fake tags in DC. Keep reading…
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In our inbox: Transit to trails, TSI 2.0, Lakeforest Mall nostalgia
Here’s a collection of some of the most recent comments readers have sent GGWash in response to stories we published. Keep reading…
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Elissa Silverman explains her amendment to limit publicly-funded parking at Union Market
Last week we posted Councilmember Charles Allen's letter explaining his vote to use public funds for parking at Union Market. Now, here is Elissa Silverman's explanation of her proposed amendment, which would have used these funds for affordable housing and a new Metro entrance instead. Keep reading…
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Charles Allen responds to critics of publicly-subsidized parking at Union Market
Councilmember Charles Allen recently voted to to spend $36 million on 600 parking spots at Union Market. Here is his letter to his constituents explaining his decision. Keep reading…
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What DC’s two most sought-after schools have in common
A recent post analyzed the waitlist numbers for DC’s traditional public schools and charter schools. Jessica Wodatch, executive director and one of the founders of Two Rivers Public Charter School, sent us this response. I agree with Natalie Wexler that “school waitlist data can tell us what families want.” But Wexler didn’t point out what the two… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Is living farther out a bad investment?
Reader Frank, currently a teacher in DC who lives in Annandale, writes in with a question: We are considering a move to Haymarket, Virginia. From what we can see, it’s a nice small town with some rural outlying areas, but isn’t so far removed from civilization that we’d feel isolated. As a teacher, I am pretty mobile. Currently we live in Annandale… Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Who can push for more and better bus service?
Reader Michael Fekula wants to see new and more frequent Sunday bus service to his neighborhood, Westchester Park, between College Park and Greenbelt. He sent us a copy of a letter that he wrote to WMATA General Manager Richard Sarles: I live in the Westchester Park community which is located on Kenilworth Avenue east of Berwyn Heights and west of Greenbelt. We are served by one… Keep reading…