Posts by Aimee Custis — Editorial Board Alum
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Transit and bike bills advance in the Virginia legislature
Virginia’s General Assembly session has reached its halfway point. Tonight is “crossover,” when bills passed by one chamber move to the other. Here’s the latest on the bills we’ve been following this season. Mixed news on anti-transit bills Unfortunately, bills mandating highway-favoring “congestion metrics” are still… Keep reading…
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There’s just $1,858 left for you to match
We’re up to $14,285 raised so far in our reader drive, which ends tomorrow! (Woohoo!) We still have $1,858 left in the match pool. If you can help us get all of that with a contribution, we’ll meet our goal of $18,000! Keep reading…
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Our reader drive match is going strong. Have you given?
Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to our reader drive so far! We’re making great progress toward our $18,000 goal. Keep reading…
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Cold days, warm thoughts in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Bills in the Virginia General Assembly would hurt and help transit and cyclists
As the Virginia General Assembly session heats up, there’s a lot percolating on smart growth and transportation. Key bills on congestion metrics, funding, and bicycle and pedestrian priorities are up this week. Congestion metrics For years, highway advocates and others hostile to transit have tried to make roadway “congestion reduction” metrics… Keep reading…
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Metro in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. Keep reading…
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We’re doing great stuff! Want to help?
As we move forward with our 2015 goals, like holding a speaker series, doing live chats, hosting how-to-blog workshops, relaunching the site, and kicking our social media into higher gear, we need more hands. Becoming a contributor is a great and important way that you can get involved in Greater Greater Washington any time, but if you’d like to help in other ways, right… Keep reading…
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Want to be the next mistress (or master) of the Flickr pool?
Do you enjoy our Friday photography posts? Would you like to get more involved? We’re looking for a new photo curator to take over the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, and possibly help us get started on Instagram. Curating the Flickr pool and choosing each week’s photos is really fun, especially if you have a flair for photography, or really love Instagram! Keep reading…
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What to watch for in the 2015 Virginia General Assembly
The Virginia General Assembly’s 2015 session kicks off today in Richmond. Smart growth and environmental advocates are gearing up for a busy, if short, session. While things evolve quickly at the beginning of any legislative session, there are already several issues and bills to look for that may impact smart growth in Northern Virginia. Transit funding Because… Keep reading…
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Cold and dark in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. Keep reading…