Posts tagged 2016 General Election
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Under Donald Trump, federal funding for transit projects is likely to dwindle
We’re almost a week into the transition to a new presidential administration, and there’s still a lot we don’t know— for example, President-elect Trump has not selected a transportation secretary. But if you look at statements he made during and after his campaign, there’s reason to think the coming years may bring more money for roads in our region and less for public transit. Keep reading…
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Worldwide links: Is the future in Finland?
The future of urban transportation may live in Finland, Berlin is taking cars off of its most famous street, and light rail won’t run from Norfolk to Virginia Beach. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! “Mobility” has a new meaning Is Helsinki, Finland the home of the future of transportation? Keep reading…
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Here’s who won the ANC races near you
If you are a DC voter, you (hopefully) voted for an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner on Tuesday night to represent your neighborhood. Maybe you even used our endorsements as a guide! Here are the results of the 50 ANC races where Greater Greater Washington endorsed a candidate. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Act locally
Statehood stalled; Council calls; Big wins for transit; How it shook out in DC; Fund it all in Arlington; How will housing fare?; What’s in it for Metro; Mini Metro on mobile. Keep reading…
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Alienation and inclusivity
This year’s campaign season and election have been very divisive, and has left many members of our community feeling alienated. This includes people of many races, national origins, sexual orientations or identities, religions, or other qualities. Our hearts are with you today. Whatever happens in years to come, we want to emphasize at this moment in history that we strongly… Keep reading…
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Today
Today is not what we expected it to be. The policy implications of last night’s election results are unclear and uncertain, to say the least. And while we’ll grapple with and write about those for years to come, today we are going to forego our normal schedule. Instead, this thread is here for you, the community, to discuss your thoughts and feelings. Please treat one another with… Keep reading…
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America’s most unattainable housing is right by downtown DC. That’s a huge problem.
Tuesday is Election Day! In celebration, we’re re-running our favorite April Fools post from earlier this year to remind everyone exactly how important it is to go vote! The polls are open until 7:00 in Virginia, and 8:00 in the District and Maryland. Find your polling place here, and Greater Greater Washington’s endorsements here. Don’t forget to vote! Five people are currently… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Have you voted yet?
Go vote!; Condo madness; Bikeshare for plants; Tax credit for renters; Metro safer, says FTA; Fairfax City, the city; Keine Autos; Forward-thinking parking; All about alleys. Keep reading…
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Tuesday is election day. Here’s a recap of our endorsements.
Tomorrow is election day, one of our single biggest opportunities to make the Washington DC region even greater. Please vote! If you didn’t vote early and are headed to the polls tomorrow, here’s a recap of our recommendations on how to vote. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for write-in ANC candidates
There are 20 Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) seats this year with no one on the ballot: no candidate registered before this summer’s deadline. Write-in candidates for eight of those empty seats filled out our candidate questionnaire. Here are their responses and our endorsements. Keep reading…