Posts tagged Dcst
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In 1931, this parking lot in Cleveland Park changed how Washington shopped
Many people are perplexed as to why Sam’s Park & Shop in Cleveland Park is a historical landmark. While it may look like an ordinary strip mall, the Park & Shop was one of the first examples of retail architecture designed around the automobile. Keep reading…
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In 1931, this parking lot in Cleveland Park changed how Washington shopped
Many people are perplexed as to why Sam’s Park & Shop in Cleveland Park is a historical landmark. While it may look like an ordinary strip mall, the Park & Shop was one of the first examples of retail architecture designed around the automobile. Keep reading…
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Organizations and officials ask Congress to help public transit during the coronavirus
Ridership on public transit systems nationwide has plummeted and many, including Metro, are actively discouraging people from riding unless absolutely necessary. This is going to obliterate transit systems’ budgets, and so over 220 elected officials and organizations signed a letter to Congress on March 18 asking for emergency funding for transit in a coronavirus relief bill. Keep reading…
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Big opportunity: Work with us on transportation policy!
Greater Greater Washington is seeking a Transportation Policy Advisor to lead coalitions of transportation stakeholders and support our other thriving transportation policy and advocacy initiatives. The Transportation Policy Advisor will work with the rest of the GGWash transportation policy team to develop our agenda and expand our profile in the region. Keep reading…
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Mary Cheh will fund more bike lanes, raise residential parking fees, study decongestion pricing, and not keep Circulator free
DC would get more public space inspectors, dedicated spaces for dockless scooters, and some progress on a long-delayed bike lane on 6th or 9th streets NW, under a draft budget revision from Councilmember Mary Cheh. Meanwhile, the DC Circulator would no longer be free and people would have to pay more for residential parking permits, especially for cars beyond the first. Keep reading…
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Here’s what DCST thinks about DC’s top transportation priorities
For the last two years, Greater Greater Washington has managed DC Sustainable Transportation, a coalition of business, advocacy, and government entities who work together on shared priorities for transportation. At the DC Council's recent transportation oversight hearing, David Alpert had an opportunity to outline key transportation priorities. Keep reading…
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Could “build higher” untangle a thorny Shaw school controversy?
Two groups of DC school parents are at loggerheads. In the heart of Shaw is a large, vacant building that once housed a junior high school. One group wants the school rebuilt and reopened as a neighborhood middle school, while others want to move Benjamin Banneker High School to the area. Can both get what they want? Keep reading…
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Push for better transportation and housing! Work for GGWash!
If you read this site, you likely share our desires for more and better walking, biking, and transit; for more homes and affordable homes; for growing inclusively and equitably. Now you can do this and get paid. We’re hiring a Transportation and Housing Policy Manager and an Advocacy Campaign Associate. Is one of these you or someone you know? Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for DC Council in Ward 5: Kenyan McDuffie
Mostly in the northeastern quadrant, DC's Ward 5 one of the District's most diverse racially, in age, and income level. Balancing all of these constituencies is Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, whom we endorse for re-nomination in the June 19 Democratic primary. Keep reading…
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DCST and dockless bikeshare operators agree on principles for the future
Five companies now operate dockless bikeshare in DC (and two now offer dockless scooters). You locate a dockless bike with an app, unlock it from your phone, and ride it anywhere (or at least, anywhere allowed). These bikes have brought great benefits to riders… and also some complaints. Keep reading…