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WMATA is studying and discussing ridership, service, and reliability needs on the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines. Find out what options it’s studying, and give your opinions about new train turnbacks, a second Rosslyn station, new Blue or Silver line connections, and a core loop. As residents, if we talk about it, then we can start getting elected officials to talk about it. And the only way we get any of these things is to get elected officials on board. So attend an open house! The last of four planned public open houses is tomorrrow (Tuesday, December 17) from 4:30 to 7:30 pm in Tysons at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1960A Chain Bridge Road.

If you can’t make it to an open house, you can read up online and take the public comment survey. Read more about the study, and RSVP (requested but not required) for the open house.

Other events from around the region:

Tuesday, December 17

20 new miles of bike lanes in DC: Do you want more protected bike lanes on your route or calmer streets in your neighborhood or commute? Do you want to see faster progress on safer streets and protected bike lanes around DC? Head over to the offices of the Washington Area Bicycle Association (WABA) in DC’s Adams Morgan for a Ward 1 and 2 meetup and strategy session.

Get involved in WABA’s 20×20 campaign to support 20 new miles of connected, protected, and equitable bike lanes in DC. We will talk strategy, fun tactics, and identify next steps for solidifying support. The event’s first hour will work through strategy and next steps for the Eastern Downtown protected bike lane on 9th St. NW. Arrive for food starting at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm at 2599 Ontario Road NW. More information is here.

Thursday, December 18

Rally for people who have died unhoused: The People For Fairness Coalition is hosting its 7th Annual Overnight Homeless Vigil in DC to remember the unsheltered people who have passed away, and to rally for an end to homelessness. Activities begin on Thursday, December 19 at 5 pm and end Friday, December 20 at 12 pm. You can find more information and a full schedule of events here.

Saturday, December 28

Walk Frederick Douglass’ history in Shaw: After the Christmas holiday, get outside and learn some history in this walking tour. Look back in time to discover the sacred history of Howard University, Miner Normal School, and the 7th Street Turnpike with the author of Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia (The History Press, 2012). The walk is Saturday, December 28, from 10:00am to 12:30pm. The tour will begin outside at the historic home of Senator Blanche K. Bruce, 909 M Street NW in DC. More information on the tour content and RSVP are here.

Tuesday, January 14

Join the League of Extraordinary Bus Advocates: As issues of climate change, urban congestion, and transportation equity become more central to municipal policy, the role of buses is taking center stage. Join nationally-recognized bus advocates to learn leading lessons from across the country that our region can deploy to prioritize the bus. The speakers at the GGWash-hosted event will discuss what other regions are doing to improve bus transportation, with the goal of pushing elected officials, decision-makers and advocates to set our sights higher to make the bus competitive. RSVP for this free event (location TBD).

Check out more urbanist events at ggwash.org/calendar. Do you have an event you’d like to see featured in the weekly events post? Submit it here!