GGWash Policy Posts
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Let’s bust another myth: car-friendly cities are not age-friendly cities
Sometimes senior citizens need cars to get around cities, and sometimes they need other modes. Let’s start with a holistic look at our goals, and design from there. Keep reading…
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The happy Mother’s Day I want
When it comes to traffic safety, you can’t truly protect your own child without protecting all of them. Keep reading…
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Watch: At-large DC Council candidates’ forum
At-large Councilmembers represent the whole of DC. With one seat up for grabs in the June primaries, several candidates took to the virtual stage to state their views on housing, transportation, and land use issues. Keep reading…
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DC’s current car trip reduction goal is woefully inadequate
DC’s current plan is to ADD 150,000 daily car trips to our roads. Keep reading…
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Tackle child health inequities by making it safe for kids to bike
Kids need at least an hour of physical activity each day for their health. DC’s expanding bike network might put that within reach for many more children. Keep reading…
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The price of drawing breath in Greater Washington
The Washington region flunked air quality 101. How can we improve our grade? Keep reading…
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Vision Zero is meaningless unless we get more drivers off the road
DC residents deserve the truth about what it will take to eliminate traffic deaths. Keep reading…
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Watch: Ward 3 DC Council candidates’ forum
Ward 3 DC Council candidates took the virtual stage on April 4 to discuss housing, transportation, and land use issues. Keep reading…
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Watch: DC Council Chair and Mayoral candidates’ in-person forum on transportation
Find out what this year’s candidates for DC Council Chair and Mayor think about transportation issues. Keep reading…
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Public transit as a public good: Three local approaches to fare-free transit
See how fare-free transit is taking root in the region. Keep reading…