Recent Posts
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GGWash Picks of 2023: Street parking in DC is way too cheap
This post makes the case for residential parking passes in DC being worth far more than what the District charges for them. How much revenue is the city losing out on, what could be done to align the cost of RPPs with their true value, and what could all that money pay for? Keep reading…
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GGWash Picks of 2023: Tastee Diner is not Silver Spring’s soul
I wondered why I can’t just give in and enjoy Tastee Diner the same way. One reason is that, for a few reasons, I didn’t go to Tastee Diner much. The other is that to say one diner marks the decline of an entire community is short-sighted. Keep reading…
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GGWash-ify Wrapped: Top posts of 2023
GGWash’s coverage in 2023 waded into where our region is heading, where it’s been, and why. In this post we talk through the most popular posts, plus other developments. Keep reading…
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GGWash Holiday Gift Guide: Pop-up “Somewhere Else” bike lane kit, and Abstract Density
Pluck the heart strings of someone who loves dense, walkable, transit oriented urban places this holiday season with GGWash’s gift ideas. Keep reading…
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In our inbox: Kids on errands, sports in transit, a Green Line extension, and road pricing reflections
In our inbox this winter: readers shared their thoughts about posts on extending Metro’s Green Line; accessing sports venue via transit; why kids’ ability to navigate their cities matters; and one idea for pricing DC roads. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington’s $10 million plan to boost ART bus ridership
Arlington needs $10M to improve bus service; more than 10x that amount to go zero emissions. Potomac Yard arena could cost taxpayers $1.15 billion. Local forests at risk of imminent failure, due to deer overpopulation and invasive plants. Keep reading…
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GGWash Holiday Gift Guide: Gingerbread housing
Pluck the heart strings of someone who loves dense, walkable, transit-oriented urban places this holiday season with GGWash’s gift ideas. Some of these don’t exist, but maybe they should. Keep reading…
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Bikeshare Beat: Members carried CaBi in November
Record-breaking bikeshare ridership numbers powered by CaBi members, e-bike riders. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of December 18, 2023
For this week’s Do Something, Alex and Dan share their thoughts on the holidays–and what it means to be here (in DC and Maryland, respectively) this time of year. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MWCOG recommends $462 million increase in subsidies for WMATA
MWCOG releases report with WMATA funding recommendations. DC Council votes to restore eligibility for first-time homebuyer assistance to applicants who applied prior to new restrictions. Advocacy group gives Maryland transit a near-failing grade. Keep reading…