Opinion Posts
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The bus should be free
Is the bus a public good? In this essay, authors Faith Walker and Wyatt Gordon write about why they believe bus service in Richmond, Virginia, should be free. Keep reading…
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DC needs to get our house in order before we order people out of theirs
An attempt to clear an encampment on L Street NE in NoMa on Monday led to disastrous, preventable consequences. Keep reading…
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Georgia Avenue isn’t a thoroughfare, it’s a destination
We treat Georgia Avenue NW like a commuter thoroughfare to shuttle cars in and out of downtown DC, but data shows most people traveling on Georgia are treating it as a destination. What if we designed it that way? Keep reading…
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Can community land trusts help solve Virginia’s housing crisis?
Community land trusts (CLTs), nonprofit corporations that hold land communally and can buy lots, develop housing, and keep it affordable indefinitely, continue to grow in Virginia. How effective will they be in solving the state’s housing crisis? Keep reading…
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The region can’t meet its climate change commitments without reducing car-dependence, a study reveals
A study from the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), the region’s lead transportation planning agency, shows that avoiding climate catastrophe is impossible unless we shift to less car-dependent communities and transportation systems - as well as quickly adopt electric vehicles. Keep reading…
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Let’s bust the myth: a car-friendly neighborhood isn’t a child-friendly neighborhood
DC is in many ways a pro-child city. But one area where the District and many other cities could perform better is designing public spaces that prioritize children over cars. Keep reading…
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What if drivers had to obey scooter laws?
It seems like there’s a news story every other day about an exciting new traffic law aimed at curbing the most dangerous behaviors on US roads. The only problem? They’re almost exclusively aimed at the riders of electric push scooters — not automobile drivers, who are actually responsible for virtually all of the national traffic violence death toll. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s redistricting proposal could harm some communities. So what’s the alternative?
This article is the third in a three-part series to help demystify the redistricting process in Prince George’s County, and explain the impact it can have on our lives. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s redistricting proposal threatens low-income and urban communities
This article is the second in a three-part series to help demystify the redistricting process in Prince George’s County, and explain the impact it can have on our lives. Keep reading…
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Residents of a rich Montgomery County neighborhood provide a helpful list of places where cheaper homes can go
As Montgomery County combats a housing crisis, some residents continue to try and keep affluent neighborhoods from opening up to new homes and new people. Keep reading…