Posts from February 2023
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Why do we celebrate Transit Equity Day?
A throughline of how transit equity has been, and continues to be, a central part of the fight for social and economic justice. Keep reading…
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DC’s historic districts may be preserving racial segregation
All but three of DC’s historic districts are majority white, and analysis of Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park suggests that historic district designation may be contributing to the displacement of Black residents from those neighborhoods. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: McDuffie refiles reparations bill
McDuffie reintroduces DC reparations fund bill. Arlington offers buy-outs to homeowners in frequently flooded Spout Run neighborhoods. MoCo Council bill aims to improve road and school safety. Keep reading…
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Roanoke trail shuttle presents model for similar rural sites considering transit
Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation gave Roanoke County a grant in 2022 to relieve parking congestion at its popular rural trailheads. The pilot was successful and the service starts again on March 3. Could something similar happen at other sites across Virginia? Keep reading…
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Events: Live in NoVA? Join our office hours on 3/5
Join Dan Reed, GGWash’s regional policy director, at our first ever office hours. Provide testimony at DC’s Performance Oversight Hearings. Discuss the intersection of race, history, and Rock Creek Park. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amazon’s National Landing transformation attracts other corporate headquarters
Amazon’s National Landing transformation attracting other major businesses, activity. Apartments in DC are getting bigger. College Park will soon get a Capital Bikeshare station Keep reading…
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Welcome Kai Hall to our policy team!
Kai Hall has joined GGWash as our new policy officer! Kai is focusing on transportation equity – and brings knowledge, enthusiasm, and firsthand experience with some of the best public transportation and cycling infrastructure in the world to the role. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Big skies
Enjoy the pops of color and light in this week’s Photo Friday, compiled with images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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National links: American Association of Railroads rallies against electrification
American railroads rail against electrification. New York City centralizes management of public spaces. Major Belgian cities find success in reducing car traffic. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA teases possible 8000-series Metro train design
WMATA considers open gangways for 8000-series trains. Investigation determines fire at Silver Spring apartment complex was an accident. Board approves funding for redevelopment at Bailey’s Crossroads. Keep reading…