Recent Posts
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Breakfast links: Majority of Marylanders oppose one-cent transportation sales tax
Most Marylanders say no thanks to funding transportation projects through a one-cent sales tax. Bowser says Monumental will be held to its lease; Va. Senator Lucas declares arena deal dead. Some Montgomery County councilmembers express concern over being overlooked for major sports venues. Keep reading…
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Events: Discover how art and design can lift up public transit
Discover how art and design can lift up public transit. Learn basic bike maintenance techniques. Attend a webinar on manufactured housing. Ride around DC by Circulator bus. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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We support Governor Moore’s housing proposals, and want to make them better
We want Governor Moore to be successful in getting more homes built and bringing down Maryland’s high housing costs. That’s why we’re proposing some amendments, and we’re asking for your help to build support for them. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Potomac Yard arena plan may disrupt walkable Route 1 plan
Proposed Caps, Wizards relocation upends plans to urbanize Route 1. Virginia is closing a loophole that has enabled Marylanders to register cars in Virginia and avoid buying car insurance. Prince George’s County tenants rally for permanent rent stabilization. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: The dome galore
From the top of the dome, here are our some of our favorite images from around the Washington region this week!. Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…
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Moving day at the GGWash office
Forgive the mess: GGWash is kicking off 2024 with a slightly larger office. A few weeks ago, our staff packed up 15 years of stuff and carted it down the hall to our new space. Keep reading…
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National links: Density creates happiness, when designed with well-being in mind
Is the key to happiness proximity to a coffee shop? Transit subsidies are productive. New York not flexing transportation funds. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington has lowest county-level traffic fatality rate in country
Arlington County has lowest traffic fatality rate in nation among counties with 100,000+ people. WMATA announces partial Red Line closure this summer as part of Purple Line construction. DC readies for next comprehensive planning process. Keep reading…
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A law to get climate and transportation on the same page in Maryland
The TCA would require the Maryland Department of Transportation and regional transportation planning agencies to measure and mitigate any forecast increases in vehicle travel and climate pollution caused by proposed highway expansion projects over $10 million, by improving transit, biking, or remote work options. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress advances plans for RFK site redevelopment
House committee advances bill for redevelopment of RFK stadium site. EPA allocates $45 million for cleanup of contaminated Bear Creek in Baltimore County. Virginia General Assembly considering two bills to aid in cyclist safety. Keep reading…