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There are, famously, more bikes than people in the Netherlands. The film Together We Cycle “investigates the critical events that led to the revival of the Dutch cycling culture,” and addresses the social and political factors that have shaped how transportation, including biking, works in the Netherlands since the 1970s.

Join Greater Greater Washington and the Dutch Cycling Embassy for a screening of Together We Cycle, which documents the trajectory of the Netherlands’ built environment from car- to cycling-centric. Following the screening there will be a Q&A moderated by the Dutch Cycling Embassy’s Shelley Bontje with Emily Thomason, Lucas Snaije, Dick van Veen, and Alex Baca. This event is graciously hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Learn more about the film here and register to attend the screening and networking event on Wednesday here. Registration will close at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, March 29.

  • Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Location: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 4200 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Wednesday, March 29:

Share your input on Richmond Highway BRT Community Charm at Stations: Community Charm is an initiative focused on integrating artwork into Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations to reflect the history, identity, and character of the neighborhoods surrounding each station area. FCDOT’s project team is working with students from local schools and community centers to develop artwork to inspire the design for the windscreen area of the BRT station shelters. View and discuss the designs and artwork with project team members at the open house this Wednesday. Learn more about the project, the open house, and how to provide feedback via a virtual survey here.

  • Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Location: Mt. Vernon High School, Cafeteria, 8515 Old Mt Vernon Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309

Thursday, March 30:

Train to be a tandem captain: Be part of the “tandemonium” and learn how to be a tandem captain with the Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA). Every Thursday evening at 6 PM, teams of sighted captains (front seat) and blind stokers (back seat) ride tandem bikes for distances of 10 to 20 miles on local trails. In preparation for the 2023 riding season, come learn how to captain a tandem for MWABA rides in partnership with Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). Learn more about tandem cycling and register to train as a captain here.

  • Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  • Locations: Eastern Market Metro (701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003) OR Bethesda Metro (7450 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814)

Share your thoughts on the Little Falls Parkway Pilot Project: Montgomery Parks launched the Little Falls Parkway pilot project in June of 2022 to address concerns with cut-through traffic in adjacent neighborhoods associated with the weekend closures of Little Falls Parkway while retaining space for recreation on the parkway. As part of the pilot, Montgomery Parks initiated a traffic study to determine whether two lanes between Dorset Avenue and Arlington Road could adequately accommodate vehicle traffic.

This Thursday, Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will host a public briefing to present traffic data followed by a public hearing in which the public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. Learn more about the project here and the hearing here.

  • Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  • Location: Wheaton Headquarters building, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Md. 20902

Saturday, April 1:

Volunteer to restore Fort Slocum Park: Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park at Fort Slocum Park. Learn more and register here.

  • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location: Fort Slocum Park, 5800 Kansas Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20011

Last chance to snag your early bird ticket to GGWash’s Spring Soirée: Celebrate 15 years with GGWash at our Spring Soiree on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Hook Hall from 6:00 - 9:00 PM! Our Spring Soirée is your chance to connect with people from across the Washington region who are passionate about making our communities greater, toast to regional wins, and dream big about what’s next.

Come celebrate with us and be sure to purchase your ticket before March 31 to take advantage of the Early Bird discount. Learn more about the Spring Soirée and purchase your tickets here.

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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.