GGWash Policy Posts
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How much do people in the District really drive?
To reach its Vision Zero and carbon-free goals, DC needs a net drop of 400,000 trips per day by 2032. But how do we get there? Keep reading…
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Driving is the new smoking: Lessons from America’s public health victory over tobacco
Lessons learned from America’s battle with smoking, and what they could mean for reducing the profound public health costs of excessive driving. Keep reading…
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Cars and urban parks are a match made in hell
The agony and the ecstasy of DC’s semi-national park system Keep reading…
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What if we held transit and traffic to the same safety standards?
WMATA pulled the 7000-series trains to protect public and operator safety. Until we hold traffic safety to the same standard as transit safety, it’s out of the frying pan, into the fire. Keep reading…
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In the US, women are losing autonomy while cars are gaining it
Whom and what do we trust with the power to make life-altering decisions? Keep reading…
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When will we say not another?
Kids are being killed on DC’s streets — both by shooters and drivers. Wheeler Road SE reminds us that we need to see the interconnections between gun and traffic violence to create safe streets. Keep reading…
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Confessions of a non-avid cyclist
Safe infrastructure means cities where cycling is possible for everyone — not just a Darwinian club. Keep reading…
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While USDOT showcases dangerous trucks, DC Council passes higher annual fees for their drivers
DC’s new vehicle fee structure is included in the final FY 2023 budget. It will yield up to $10 million per year. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County residents support more housing types, a new poll suggests
A new Data for Progress poll suggests that most Montgomery County residents support zoning reform to allow for denser housing. Keep reading…
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“Safety first”? Time for WMATA to put riders first
WMATA said it would prioritize safety, but that rings hollow to riders with no train or bus to ride. Keep reading…