Posts by David Alpert — Founder
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How would you improve the Metro map when it’s reprinted?
The Yellow Line will go to Greenbelt starting in July, and soon after, the Silver Line's phase two will open. This means that Metro will have to reprint all of its rail maps. Are there other things they should improve? Keep reading…
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Can the new WMATA budget save you money with a SelectPass?
The WMATA board has approved a budget for the coming fiscal year, beginning in July. Riders will benefit from Yellow Line trains running to Greenbelt, all Red Line trains going to Glenmont, and new unlimited SelectPasses which are an even better deal than before with free bus rides. Keep reading…
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In honor of Metro’s birthday, watch the system’s evolution since 1976
The Metro system opened on March 27,1976 with five stations on the Red Line. It now has 91 stations on six lines. In (slightly belated) honor of this birthday, we're reposting and updating our animated slideshow of Metro’s evolution over 42 years. Keep reading…
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Here’s what DCST thinks about DC’s top transportation priorities
For the last two years, Greater Greater Washington has managed DC Sustainable Transportation, a coalition of business, advocacy, and government entities who work together on shared priorities for transportation. At the DC Council's recent transportation oversight hearing, David Alpert had an opportunity to outline key transportation priorities. Keep reading…
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Bowser’s budget funds fixing “Dave Thomas Circle,” Circulator to Ward 7, bike lane towing, streetcar, and more
DC will extend the Circulator bus to Ward 7, demolish the Wendy's at New York and Florida avenues NE, extend the DC Streetcar to Benning Road, and more under the proposed 2020 budget just released by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Keep reading…
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Here’s our questionnaire for candidates in Northern Virginia’s 2019 primaries
Greater Greater Washington's volunteer Elections Committee has been writing about some of the races we are following in Northern Virginia for the June 11 primary. Now, we are sending a questionnaire to candidates in the competitive races for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, select General Assembly races, and the Arlington/Falls Church Commonwealth Attorney. Keep reading…
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The K Street Transitway gets $122 million. What’s the K Street Transitway?
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser pledged $122 million to build the K Street Transitway in her State of the District address Monday evening. Residents who haven't been in DC for a decade, and probably 98% of those who have, may have been wondering: What the heck is the K Street Transitway? Keep reading…
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How close GGWash is to breaking even, and why we need your help
I'll be honest — as the annoying but necessary banner Wikipedia often puts up says — we need your help to keep GGWash running, and in this post I'll explain why. There's one week left in GGWash's birthday membership drive. Can you join our Neighborhood or give what you can now? Keep reading…
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The National Zoo won’t build security checkpoints, but still is adding fences
There won't be security checkpoints at the entrance to the National Zoo, after many residents spoke up against earlier renderings that showed the possibility in the future. The zoo is, however, moving forward with plans to close some of its entrances and add stronger perimeter fences. Keep reading…
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Could “build higher” untangle a thorny Shaw school controversy?
Two groups of DC school parents are at loggerheads. In the heart of Shaw is a large, vacant building that once housed a junior high school. One group wants the school rebuilt and reopened as a neighborhood middle school, while others want to move Benjamin Banneker High School to the area. Can both get what they want? Keep reading…