Posts by Jonathan Neeley — Former Staff Editor
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Metro still needs a fail-safe for train doors
Among the problems listed on a recent federal list of Metro safety problems are instances of train doors opening on the wrong side during service. In 2012, Matt Johnson wrote about the “5-second policy” Metro hoped would fix this issue, and why it wasn’t the answer the agency was looking for. Here’s Matt’s post: Last week, Metro introduced… Keep reading…
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Get to know Matt Johnson, Metro explainer, map maker, and WhichWMATA quizmaster
If GGWash had a Mt. Rushmore of volunteers, Matt Johnson would be on it. He’s written countless posts about Metro, serves as our comment moderator, has made tons of great maps, and is the whichWMATA quizmaster. Matt recently joined national transit podcaster Jeff Wood on his show, Talking Headways, to talk about what makes him tick. Keep reading…
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Here’s how to get romantic with the Metro map
A Metro fan recently decided to get creative with a gift for his wife, creating a map with station names that are anagrams of the real things. Keep reading…
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More DC residents are worried about housing costs than ever
Housing is a major worry for District residents. A majority say that rising prices might force them to move out of the city, according to a recent Washington Post poll. Keep reading…
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New York’s subway has a great idea for Metro
Metro has made a lot of its problems worse by keeping the public in the dark. New general manager Paul Wiedefeld seems ready to open up, which could lead to political good will, fresh ideas, or even more funding. New York’s subway made this video explaining what’s wrong with its own infrastructure, and Metro might want to steal the idea. Keep reading…
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Here’s how funding for the Purple Line will work
The proposed Purple Line light rail will connect Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park, and New Carrollton, and many places along the way. Yesterday was the deadline for private companies to bid to build and operate the line over the next three decades. In 2013, Matt Johnson wrote this post explaining how the “public-private partnership,” or “P3,”… Keep reading…
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Want to learn to write blog posts? We’ll teach you how!
Blogging is a powerful way to share what you know. On December 7th at the Tenley Library, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to effectively and persuasively share your ideas with the world. Keep reading…
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Here’s a map of the highways that almost ran through DC
In the late ‘60s, there were plans to build the Three Sisters Bridge and elevated highway system in DC. Luckily, they fell through. A recent Washingtonian piece detailing the story made us want to re-publish GGWash editor Dan Malouff‘s post on just how may highway-sized bullets we’ve dodged: Keep reading…
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These 5 recent events are why more people are talking about affordable housing
The challenge of creating housing that’s affordable is nothing new, as Wonkblog urban policy reporter Emily Badger wrote last week. But it’s at the front of public discourse for the first time in recent memory. Five key recent events, Badger says, are the reason why. Keep reading…
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Pontiff 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…