Posts about Opinion
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Transit Diary: A Navy Yard ANC Commissioner’s car-free (and scooter-enhanced) travels to Reston and beyond
ANC Commissioner Brian Strege shares how he got around during the National Week Without Driving. Keep reading…
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Want a lift? How about three? Metro’s elevators leave some riders behind
Metro has elevators in all 98 of its stations, which is a huge win for mobility justice that sets the system apart from its peers. There’s a “but,” though: some of the most crucial stations are still very hard to navigate by wheelchair, and when elevators go out, wheelchair users are left without options. Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: Trouble in walkers’ paradise? A GGWash staffer’s week on mostly two legs and two wheels
Caitlin Rogger, GGWash’s Deputy Executive Director, shares how she got around during the National Week Without Driving. Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: A DC Councilmember shares how he got around during the National Week Without Driving
Follow along with Ward 6 Councilmember and Chairperson of the DC Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Charles Allen, for his trips during the National Week Without Driving. Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: A Foggy Bottom resident leans on transit and walking to move herself (and a lot of corn) around town
In this latest Transit Diary, Courtney Cooperman, a Foggy Bottom-based housing advocate, makes her way around DC on foot and by transit, reflecting on what works well and where our transit system and pedestrian infrastructure could improve. Keep reading…
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Worried about climate change? You can plug into these local efforts to help turn the tide.
There’s a lot you can do to influence the Washington region’s effect on climate change. When you’ve had enough doom scrolling, take a look at where you can help. Keep reading…
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To get the Metro we deserve, transform parking into housing
The Metro system is the foundation the Washington region needs to build a pleasant, sustainable, equitable future. Transforming its parking lots into transit-oriented development can increase revenue and build a bigger rider base. Keep reading…
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The Washington region falls short on Latinx wellbeing
As the nation marks Hispanic Heritage Month, we dive into a report showing Latinx people are benefiting less from well-being gains in the Washington region than others. Pandemic-era protections, and housing and transportation policy could help local jurisdictions tackle the disparities. Keep reading…
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How demonstrational bike lanes may save our bike lane dialogues
Too often, public-engagement processes address speculation about the potential impact of bike lanes on a wide range of aspects. An increasing number of cities have turned to demonstrational bike lanes to bridge the information gap. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County just passed rent stabilization. Now what?
Montgomery County has had a big last six months: In that time the county has passed an increase to the recordation tax, a property tax increase, and, most recently, passed a (pretty good!) permanent rent stabilization law. So…now what? Keep reading…