Posts by Wyatt Gordon — Contributor
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What could the region do to ensure WMATA not only survives but thrives?
The District, Maryland, and Virginia look set to fill WMATA’s short-term budget gap. But the region needs a plan for ensuring the agency is financially sustainable in the long term. What are the options? Keep reading…
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Would Baltimore be better off with a regional transit authority?
Despite being Maryland’s largest locally operated transit system, the MTA hasn’t delivered a single new rail project since the 1990s. The system hasn’t expanded using more affordable modes like bus rapid transit, either. A grassroots activist coalition is proposing that a new transit authority could be more responsive to the region’s transit needs. Keep reading…
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How will WMATA avoid crisis and cover costs for the next couple years?
As Metro inches toward a fiscal cliff that would force it to cut services dramatically, we unpack where the major players stand on filling the short-term funding gap. Keep reading…
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One-quarter of Virginia’s transit systems operate fare free. Here’s why.
A number of Virginia’s transit agencies made buses free during the pandemic, and a lot of them are now making the change permanent. For many, it’s not only about providing a public service: it makes financial sense for the agency itself. Keep reading…
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From university town to density town: Charlottesville passes huge zoning reform
In December 2023, the Charlottesville City Council unanimously passed sweeping pro-housing reforms that abolished mandatory parking minimums, modernized the permitting process, legalized duplexes citywide, and more. Keep reading…
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Death spiral or new dawn: How did WMATA get here?
WMATA faces a drastic budget gap, even though the DMV region has the money to support a world-class transit system. In part one of a series, GGWash looks at the causes of WMATA’s fiscal challenges. Parts two and three will consider potential solutions. Keep reading…
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Alexandria could lead Virginia into statewide e-bike incentives
Alexandria recently released a report in e-bike incentives and could soon decide on a citywide program. Could they be the model for a statewide incentive program? Keep reading…
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Richmond releases alignment of second Pulse bus rapid transit route
Richmond’s second Pulse BRT could be over three times longer and feature double the stops of the city’s first route, requiring far more time and resources to complete. Keep reading…
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Grand Resort or truck stop casino: What land use tells us about Richmond’s gambling referendum
Richmond’s gambling referendum brings up questions about future land use and commitments to economic justice and racial equity. Keep reading…
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Can Richmond reduce the danger people face when walking along Chamberlayne Avenue?
In Richmond’s Northside, a stretch of Chamberlayne Avenue was the site of two recent pedestrian deaths. Advocacy groups are narrowing their focus on the corridor, joining residents in speaking up about the dangers people face when walking there. Keep reading…