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Virginia’s elections won’t be like 2017, but there are a few big ones to watch
Alexandria, Arlington, and the 10th Congressional district all have important races in Virginia this year. Top issues include accessory apartments, schools, bus networks, and much more. Keep reading…
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Big transportation changes could be coming to Richmond Highway
Plans would put sidewalks along the whole route and install dedicated bicycle paths. Combined with efforts to create walkable street grids in place of current sprawling shopping centers, this would make Richmond Highway far more accessible to pedestrians than it is today. Keep reading…
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Many people use ZIP codes to determine place names. Here’s why that doesn’t work well.
In unincorporated areas, the names the US Postal Service associates with ZIP codes are commonly used to label a place. However, that's a flawed method — here's why. Keep reading…
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Election links: Sustainable growth faces off against experience
Welcome to the inaugural installment of Greater Greater Washington's weekly Election Links! We'll be bringing you roundups of election news in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Keep reading…
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Don’t want to venture outdoors? Take cover in one of these indoor shortcuts.
Stepping off Metro and want to avoid chilly winter winds for a few more moments? There might be an indoor shortcut along your route that could shave some distance off your walk, or at least let you enjoy a few moments of extra climate-control en route. Keep reading…
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I-66 tolls may see changes after Virginia’s next legislative session
Since tolling on I-66 began in December, there's been a lot of outrage over high prices and changes are already being debated in Richmond. The state department of transportation points out there is not enough data to make any big changes yet, and trip times have in fact decreased — which was the project's main goal. Keep reading…
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DC, Maryland, and Virginia shouldn’t compete over a new football stadium
Our region needs more regional cooperation, and competing with each other in a race to the bottom to attract the new football stadium is exactly the wrong direction to go. Tell your legislators today to support this pact! Keep reading…
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The new Nice Bridge may not be nice for pedestrians and cyclists
Maryland has been working to replace the Harry W. Nice Bridge for a long time, and now we are seeing some of the latest proposals. If a bike and pedestrian path is not included in the final design, cyclists would have to use the vehicle lane while pedestrians would be stuck on shore. Keep reading…
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A condo association in Huntington dissolved itself to make way for a better Metro station area
With this development and the upcoming one on Route 1, Huntington may become a place that new residents want to invest in, rather than just treat like a waypoint. Keep reading…
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This year’s state and local elections will be important, especially in Maryland
This year, voters will make decisions that have profound effects in DC, Virginia, and especially Maryland. We've set up a committee of 20 local volunteers and staff to sort through these candidates and races for you. Keep reading…
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Building of the Week: Terminal A at National Airport
Cesar Pelli-designed Terminal B/C at Ronald Reagan National Airport gets a lot of acclaim, but don't miss Terminal A, which offers passengers a 1960s jet-age modernist backdrop to their flights. Keep reading…
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Bipartisan legislators aim to prevent a football stadium bidding war
An unlikely bipartisan team of legislators from Maryland, Virginia, and DC want to prevent a bidding war over the Washington football team stadium. Keep reading…
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Here’s why positive storytelling matters to transportation
Positive, personal stories are important to tell when pitching transportation. When "see something, say something" is the only transit message riders hear, that's not positive. Keep reading…
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The Long Bridge project’s bike and pedestrian elements lack ambition
This is a once in a century opportunity to add a first class bike/ped facility to the Long Bridge, one that will connect Crystal City to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail just upstream from the new Wharf. We shouldn't pass on that chance lightly. Keep reading…
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More dockless e-bikeshares are rolling out across the US. What impact could they have on cities?
If they are as beloved elsewhere as they are in DC and draw new cyclists, electric bikes could end up having a real influence on local bike laws and infrastructure. Keep reading…
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Why Matt Yglesias’ crayonista to fix Metro is mostly wrong
Over the holiday, Matt Yglesias at Vox drew up a fantasy idea to reroute the Yellow and Red Lines through central DC. His plan is elegant on the surface, but gets details wrong and probably doesn't make sense in the real world. Keep reading…
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Shovel your sidewalks! And send us pictures of buildings that don’t
Send us pictures of egregious non-shoveling! Take a picture (horizontally, please!) and send it to snow@ggwash.org for our "Sidewalk Snow Shoveling Hall of Shame." Keep reading…
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Ask GGWash: How long does the wait for a Yellow Line train need to be before I take the Blue?
The Blue and Yellow Lines share tracks and stations between King Street and Pentagon, and the stations from National Airport to the south are all outdoor, which means that in cold weather, it can be very unpleasant to wait for trains. Keep reading…
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Washington residents can get a library card almost anywhere in the region
Many of the library systems in the Washington region allow residents of other jurisdictions to get a library card without paying a non-resident fee. This is usually done in the form of reciprocal agreements between two library systems, allowing residents of either system's jurisdiction to use the libraries in the other system. Keep reading…
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Here’s how you helped us shape transportation and policy in 2017
There were numerous moments where GGWash readers took action in 2017, both on big regional issues and smaller local ones. Keep reading…
