Opinion Posts
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The school bus of the future isn’t a physical bus
Arlington and Richmond students join their fellow scholars, caregivers, and school staff around the country who benefit from walking and biking school buses. Keep reading…
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A one-building quest to undelete suburban DC history
This Prince George’s County Pizza Hut sparks a quest and conversation about the erasure of suburban places. Keep reading…
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Why DC floods. Yes, it’s climate change.
The Washington region, like many parts of the world, is more vulnerable to flooding. Here’s how and why flooding happens in the region. Keep reading…
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Richmond plans first extension of its Pulse bus rapid transit
Plans are underway to extend the Greater Richmond Transit Company’s Pulse bus rapid transit route, and PlanRVA is seeking the public’s input to figure out just how far west the BRT should go. Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: Kai Hall, a GW student, navigates Foggy Bottom, Navy Yard, and beyond
As part of our Transit Diaries series, we asked several people how they got around the region. Here’s what they had to say. Keep reading…
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The legacy of Arthur Wilmer Park
OPINION: Arthur Wilmer “Wilmer’s” Park was a key Prince George’s County venue for Black entertainers pre-desegregation, then later a favorite outdoor venue for a variety of acts. Now, a preservation effort led by Prince George’s County is underway. Keep reading…
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WMATA is a laggard on electrifying buses
OPINION: If WMATA hews to its current schedule, less than 20% of its bus fleet will be electric by 2030 – falling far behind many other jurisdictions. Keep reading…
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Gaithersburg and the “law of the conservation of urban change”
In Gaithersburg, new developments help to meet housing needs — but are located in places that don’t always make sense. Keep reading…
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Of meanings and CaBis
A loyal and longtime CaBi rider reflects on how each ride on each particular bike can invite all kinds of feelings and philosophies. Keep reading…
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Can DC learn from Hoboken’s Vision Zero success?
How Hoboken, NJ’s Vision Zero success can be applied to efforts in DC. Keep reading…