Transportation
Greater Greater Washington writes about how people get around the Washington region, whether on Metro, buses, streetcars, driving, walking, biking, or any other method.
One of the region’s strengths is the wide range of options for travel. There are many walkable places in DC, Maryland, and Virginia where people could choose transit, walk or bike, or if they don’t have their own car, grab a shared vehicle or hail a ride. This reduces the need to own cars, saving people money and reducing traffic congestion.
As our region grows, it is imperative to continue to make these options safe, economical, and available to even more people. It is imperative to ensure safe sidewalks and bicycle infrastructure, expand transit options, and add housing near existing transit stations.
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Do Something: The week of February 26, 2024
This week on Do Something: postcards from YIMBYtown; DC’s Downtown Action Plan; pet protections and transportation funding in Maryland; and curtains for accessory apartments in Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: RFK site stewardship bill advances out of US House
US House approves RFK stadium site redevelopment bill. WMATA given 90 days to rectify gaps in train operator certification process. HUD greenlights redevelopment plan for Annapolis’ Harbour House and Eastport Terrace public housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC nears 2025 affordable housing goal
DC progress on affordable housing goals has advanced, but neighborhood progress is uneven. DC Downtown Action Plan proposal includes Height of Buildings Act revision. WMATA public hearing interrupted by stray truck strap, not gunshots. Keep reading…
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How Maryland could make this deadly state road safer
Since 2015, twelve people have been killed in traffic collisions on a single stretch of road in Montgomery County. That road, Veirs Mill Road, is both a state highway and the main corridor of my neighborhood. This spring, Maryland could take a big step towards making it safer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC leaders release more information on downtown transformation plan
DC mayor announces summary recommendations for revitalizing downtown. Virginia has seen 11 pedestrian deaths in the last 15 days. Gaithersburg rated most diverse city in the US. Keep reading…
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Bikeshare Beat: Capital Bikeshare plows through the snow in January
Cyclists surged through wide temperature swings in January. What’s the path to 5 million rides? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Langenkamp bill increasing bike lane penalties advances in Maryland General Assembly
New Maryland bill would increase penalties for hitting cyclists. Strike shuts down Fairfax Connector service. Wharf office building leasing leading the area in office leases. Keep reading…
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Time zone: How documents from the 1930s shed light on DC’s land use today
The National Capital Planning Commission began its 100-year celebrations with a review of some of the many documents in its new digital library. GGWash’s DC Policy Director, Alex Baca, presented. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mailing issue could cost Maryland hundreds of millions in lost tax revenue
Failure to mail 107,000 updated property tax assessments may cost Maryland hundreds of millions. Alto suspends DC operations, scraps electric fleet plans. After primary election pilot, Arlington considers ranked-choice voting for November general election. Keep reading…