Photo by Barbara Krawcowicz

Get tips on surviving your daily commute or learn about sustainability in DC and safer streets in the suburbs. Lend a hand by counting bikers in Alexandria or enjoy the warmer weather by strolling through a vibrant Crystal City.

Traffic trouble: As DC continues to grow, so does congestion. Daily commutes can be longer and more stressful. To discuss how to survive yours, join cyclist David Plotz, former DC Office of Planning director Harriet Tregoning, former DDOT director Dan Tangherlini, and Robert Thomson, aka Dr. Gridlock, at MLK Library at 901 G St NW on Monday, May 11, from 7pm to 8pm.

After the jump: Greening DC, Counting bikes, innovating infrastructure, safer suburban streets, and walking Crystal City…

Green DC: Do you care about a sustainable DC? Tommy Wells, the Director of the District Department of the Environment, will discuss clean energy, waste reduction, sustainability, and environmental policy in the District at a forum hosted by the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club this Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at 50 F St NW Suite 800. RSVP is requested.

Bicycle counts: Ever wondered how many people ride bikes in Alexandria? The city needs volunteers to help find out. The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is counting on Thursday, May 7 from 5 to 7 pm and Saturday, May 9 from noon to 2 pm. Be sure to sign up if you can help!

Innovative infrastructure: Metropolitan planning organizations nationwide are supporting social equity and creating more livable communities in efforts to find innovative ways to use land and plan transportation. Learn more at the American Planning Association’s Tuesdays at APA, next Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 pm at 1030 15th St NW Suite 750.

Safe suburban streets: Head over to this month’s Action Committee for Transit meeting with Bill Schultheiss, Toole Design Group’s vice president, to learn about creating complete streets in the suburbs. The meeting is next Tuesday, May 12. It starts at 7:30 at the Silver Spring Civic Center, One Veterans Place.

Crystal City stroll: Join the Coalition for Smarter Growth’s special evening walking tour next Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 pm, to learn about how bikeshares and placemaking contribute to Crystal City’s newly-vibrant urban center. Don’t forget to RSVP!

Do you know of an upcoming event that may be interesting, relevant, or important to Greater Greater Washington readers that should go on our events calendar? Send it to us at events@ggwash.org.

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Claire Jaffe was born in DC and now lives in the U Street area. She is a University of Michigan graduate and currently works at Coalition for Smarter Growth. On her off time, Claire can be found biking the street of DC or exploring the many green spaces throughout the region.