Recent Posts
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Breakfast links: With Circulator facing possible elimination, transition plan not in place
DC Circulator service could end by March 2025; transition plan not yet in place. Maryland Congressional delegation introduces bill to federally fund Key Bridge rebuild. Montgomery County Council and Executive disagree over potential budget deficit. Keep reading…
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Bikeshare Beat: CaBi continues to break records through March
CaBi ridership increased 50.4% in March from the previous year. This month’s Bikeshare Beat breaks down the newest trends, and takes a look at how riders move around the region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA and MWCOG to work together on region’s transit future
MWCOG and WMATA launch collaboration on future of region’s transit. Washington region falling behind on goal of building 320,000 housing units. Alexandria now searching for the right project for Potomac Yard. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 8, 2024
This week on Do Something: flowers for Governor Wes Moore; fun with zoning in Chevy Chase DC; and calling all Arlington and Alexandria primary candidates. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Governor Youngkin introduces Metro-related budget amendment
Unscheduled stop: Youngkin budget amendment delays WMATA budget vote, could jeopardize Northern Virginia transportation projects. Maryland Governor signs relief bills for Port of Baltimore workers and families of Key Bridge construction workers, renames port. DC’s Historic Preservation Office tables Chevy Chase historic district proposal. Keep reading…
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Run MARC commuter trains into Virginia. It could draw thousands more riders
With through-running service, trains from Maryland and Virginia would continue through Washington to the other jurisdiction. Just as Metro allows riders to travel from Northern Virginia to the Maryland suburbs and vice versa in a one-seat ride, commuters from further out in Virginia could commute to Baltimore, for instance. Keep reading…
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Rediscover the DC Transportation Equity Network
The DC TEN launches its new website, serving as a forum and resource for nonprofit organizations, policymakers, and transit riders. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mayfair Mansions landlord ordered to pay $1 million in tenant settlement
Landlord ordered to pay $1 million in legal settlement over housing code violations at Mayfair Mansions. Moore administration seeks bridge replacement funding on Capitol Hill. Fairfax County starts solar panel recycling program. Keep reading…
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Events: Meet Alexandria City Council candidates
Meet Alexandria City Council candidates. Learn how better community engagement leads to better planning. Join a DC YIMBYS happy hour. Explore National Landing. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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GGWash’s process for our 2024 Virginia primary endorsements
Virginia may have had its presidential primary already, but voters will return to the polls for local primary elections Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Greater Greater Washington will be endorsing candidates in the Democratic primaries for Arlington County Board and Alexandria Mayor and Council. Keep reading…