Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies in Urban & Regional Planning prepares you to solve the critical challenges facing urban communities around the world. You’ll learn from industry scholars and practitioners in the classroom while developing your skills outside of class through applied problem-solving, international travel, independent research, and networking events. Upon completing the program, you’ll have the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to effectively and responsibly shape the communities of tomorrow. Attend our sample class, Harnessing Geo-Coded Data for Equitable Urban Development, on Tuesday, March 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET to learn more. Read more and register here.

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Wednesday, February 15:

Bike light giveaway in Eastern Market: The Bike Ambassadors of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) will be providing free front and rear bike lights to bicyclists who have forgotten or are in need of them at various locations in Washington, D.C. throughout the month of February. If you are interested in joining fellow volunteers in giving away free bike lights, or are in need of a bike light, attend this Wednesday’s giveaway event at Eastern Market. Learn more and sign up here.

  • Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Location: Eastern Market, 701 Pennsylvania Ave SE

Discuss the rehabilitation of the Suitland Parkway Trail: The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will hold their first virtual public meeting to discuss the concept engineering project for the rehabilitation of the Suitland Parkway Trail, a 1.7-mile paved trail that runs along Suitland Parkway from Pomeroy Road SE to Southern Avenue. Learn more and attend the virtual meeting here.

  • Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Location: Virtual

Learn the art of environmental storytelling: Join the Pulitzer Prize-nominated communicator and author, Caroline Brewer, for a master class on powerfully communicating your environmental story at this month’s virtual Conservation Cafe held by Nature Forward. Caroline will share with you her secrets on how to share your environmental stories in ways that strike an emotional chord, create big impacts, and inspire people to care and take action for your cause. Learn more and register for the webinar here.

  • Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Location: Virtual

Thursday, February 16 - Thursday, February 23:

Play and compete in this year’s TranspoBINGO: It’s February, and that means one thing for DC public and active transportation enthusiasts: TranspoBINGO is back for its fourth edition! The game will take place Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 through Thursday, Feb 23, 2023 and rewards players for taking different types of trips (like multi-modal travel), exploring public spaces (like parks and libraries), and supporting and advocating for active transportation (like by sending a letter to an elected official advocating for improvements). The updated Bingo board for 2023 will be launched on Wednesday, February 15 and the winners will be determined at a happy hour at Metrobar on Thursday February, 23rd. Sign up here to RSVP for the happy hour and to stay in the loop about all things TranspoBINGO. Learn more about TranspoBINGO here.

  • Dates: February 16 - 23, 2023
  • Happy Hour: Thursday, February 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at metrobar (640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002)

Thursday, February 16:

Join the Books in Transit group discussion: The National RTAP selected Riding the Bus with My Sister by Rachel Simon for their next Books in Transit virtual discussion. The book takes place in rural Pennsylvania and is about someone with an intellectual disability who spends her days riding buses. Discuss this book with the author of the book and fellow transit enthusiasts this Thursday! Learn more and register here.

  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Location: Virtual

Discuss the Purple Line Construction in College Park: The Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT, MTA) are currently holding a series of Purple Line Community Advisory Team (CAT) meetings during the month of February. The meetings are virtual via Microsoft Teams and provide updates on construction activities at the neighborhood level. The CAT meetings are member-driven teams of representatives appointed by neighborhood, civic, and business associations and local governments. Join the virtual meeting with the College Park team this Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Learn more here.

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Sunday, February 19:

February Ward 1.5 meet-up: Civic engagement can be both rewarding and frustrating, but it should never be lonely. If you’re looking to connect with other folks—especially in Wards 1 and 2—who think neighbors are nicer than neighborhood character and that cities should be for people, not for cars, come out this Sunday at 3 pm for this month’s meet-up at Grand Duchess in Adams Morgan. Learn more and sign up here.

  • Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
  • Location: Grand Duchess, 2337 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009

Tuesday, February 21:

Learn how free (or fareless) transit can advance equity: Join MTI Research Snaps’ third part of their Advancing Transportation Equity webinar series, Free Transit: It all Depends How. How can the transportation industry improve equity and ensure it fairly serves all communities? Free (or fareless) transit is presented as part of a solution to many problems—low ridership, growing income inequality, racial discrimination, and even climate change. While it is wholly unrealistic to expect fareless transit to solve any of these challenges on its own, the fact that it is a popular idea presents a substantial opportunity. It is worth asking—how can the ideas behind free transit be combined with other policies to make significant progress toward these goals? Join us to learn about how free transit, microtransit, and other efforts can make a major impact on equity in transportation and bringing fair, accessible transportation to all. Learn more and register here.

  • Time: 12:30 PM PST
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom

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Karly Meyer was an Engagement Fellow at Greater Greater Washington. She was a student at George Washington University majoring in Public Health with minors in Sustainability and Biology. Karly discovered her interests in urban planning and active transportation while studying sustainable development in Copenhagen, Denmark. She grew up in Exeter, New Hampshire and used to live in Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC.