Posts about Walking
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The New York Times once again misses the plot on traffic safety
Pedestrian deaths are attributable, first and foremost, to road design. So why do the New York Times and other publications keep missing out on this core cause of traffic violence? Keep reading…
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Transit advocates weigh in on Maryland’s $2B transportation shortfall
In the face of Maryland’s multi-billion-dollar transportation funding shortfall, transit advocates argue that across-the-board cuts will deepen existing funding inequities and undermine the state’s own goals. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council hopes to “STEER” dangerous drivers off the road with new bill
DC dangerous driving bill passes first vote unanimously. Three housing bills to come before Maryland General Assembly. Micromobility company Veo will exit Arlington and Alexandria. Keep reading…
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How DC neighbors got a dangerous street closed in front of Bancroft Elementary
At 8:00 am and 3:00 pm every school day, volunteers shut down the street in front of Bancroft Elementary School in Northwest DC to keep kids and parents safe from drivers. Here’s how they made it happen. Keep reading…
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The new downtown: A place for all of us
As Washington reimagines its urban core, the key is mixed-use development, creating an environment where people can live, work, play, send their kids to school, and age in place. Keep reading…
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A roadmap for cargo e-bike delivery networks
Getting more cargo e-bikes on the street as a last-mile freight delivery option will require a strategic approach that goes beyond basic bike-friendliness. Keep reading…
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GGWash Picks of 2023: Is Prince George’s County losing its status as the region’s Black promised land?
For years, Prince George’s County was known as a mecca for Black homeownership and middle to upper class growth. However, its status as such is not so guaranteed. Keep reading…
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GGWash Picks of 2023: Why trans and queer visibility on public transport matters
Public transit agencies should consider intentionally inclusive policies for transgender, nonbinary, and genderqueer people so that everyone can feel and be safe riding. Here’s how some systems are approaching the issue. 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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How planning staffers can advocate for best practices
A planner writes about how members of his profession can promote better practices in implementing urban policies. Keep reading…