Opinion Posts
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Once hostile to transit, Richmond’s surrounding counties are now expanding bus service
Since Richmond’s launch of redesigned bus routes and the award-winning Pulse bus rapid transit line, the counties surrounding Virginia’s capital have softened their opposition to public transit and are beginning to see expanded bus service as key to their continued prosperity. Keep reading…
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Why a study on transportation access for Virginians with disabilities died in committee
How hard is it for the disabled community to access reliable transportation in Virginia? A study before the General Assembly this year sought to answer that question — until Republicans let it die. Keep reading…
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Opinion: These Maryland bills would help protect renters and prevent displacement
As Maryland’s General Assembly enters its final 30 days in session for 2022, more than two dozen bills have been proposed that would help renter households. Keep reading…
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Can federal funding help Virginia bridge its bridge repair gap?
With $110 billion in new road dollars allocated in Congress’ Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, money may not be the biggest hurdle to repairing the country’s — and Virginia’s — deteriorated bridges. Keep reading…
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South Silver Spring: The place I live, and the place it could be
Opinion: Here’s how South Silver Spring could — and should — change under the Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan. Keep reading…
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To improve NoVa’s transit, look to the bus
With the future of Metrorail uncertain, a growing coalition of advocates and officials are asking: “Are buses the answer?” Keep reading…
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Opinion: Pandemic woes and internal failures pose an existential threat to Metrorail
Opinion: WMATA is facing a financial crisis coming out of the pandemic, but its issues with safety and reliability make this moment especially grave. Keep reading…
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The rise and fall of a safer 8th Street NE
OPINION: The saga to add a protected bike lane along a portion of 8th Street NE epitomizes the often-frustrating struggle to build safer streets throughout DC. Keep reading…
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Why do some DC residents receive free trash collection but not others?
Trash collection in DC is a municipal service afforded to all DC residents. Or is it? Keep reading…
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Zero Vision in DC: Vision Zero is a disability rights issue
Disabled people are disproportionately affected when it comes to road safety. Here’s how we can do better. Keep reading…