Greater Greater Washington

The Washington, DC area is an amazing place to call home for many, and the Greater Greater Washington community envisions it becoming an even better place for even more individuals. This nonprofit organization, driven by volunteers, connects people both online and offline to engage in conversations, organize initiatives, and advocate for a Washington, DC region that is inclusive, diverse, and growing. Their goal is to create urban communities that are walkable and accessible for everyone. We aspire to live and work in neighborhoods equipped with sidewalks, bike lanes, and reliable public transport; areas that feature grocery stores, parks, and a variety of housing options at affordable rates; and environments that are open and welcoming to individuals from all walks of life and income levels.

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Breakfast links: Mayor Bowser backs away from some climate plans

2 days ago | ggwash.org | Miles Wilson

Councilmembers expressed concern at Mayor Bowser’s plan to use $70 million from the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund to pay government facilities’ energy bills. That move joins delays to energy efficiency standards for large buildings and weaker green construction rules as part of the mayor’s proposed 2026 budget.
Breakfast links: Dupont deckover to break ground

1 week ago | ggwash.org | Miles Wilson

Construction begins Monday on an approximately two-year project to build a pedestrian deck covering the tunnel on Connecticut Avenue NW near Dupont Circle. Community members can provide ideas for its use, with one potential use being the Dupont Circle farmers market.
Breakfast links: Automated trains on Green and Yellow lines show early signs of success

2 weeks ago | ggwash.org | Miles Wilson

Metro’s Green and Yellow lines saw fewer station overruns in their first 10 days with ATO than the Red Line did after its December ATO rollout. The cause of the reduction in overruns remains unclear, and Metrorail Safety Commission officials estimate three to six months for the cause to be identified and fixed.
Breakfast links: MDOT to go on road safety “quick-build” spree this summer

3 weeks ago | ggwash.org | Judith Bernholc

The Maryland Department of Transportation is launching “quick-build” Complete Streets projects this summer across several counties to improve road safety. These cost-effective improvements include speed cushions, improved crosswalks, lane narrowing, and other traffic-calming measures. Spencerville Road in Burtonsville and Ethan Allen Avenue in Takoma Park are slated for safety projects this summer.
Breakfast links: Braveboy wins Prince George’s County executive special election

3 weeks ago | ggwash.org | Miles Wilson

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy is projected to win the special general election for county executive with 89% of the vote so far. Braveboy’s endorsed candidate for the vacant District 5 Council seat, Shayla Adams-Stafford, also won her election. Both will be sworn into office on June 19. (William J.
Breakfast links: “Tap and go” has arrived on Metrorail

4 weeks ago | ggwash.org | Judith Bernholc

Metrorail riders can now pay for train fares using credit cards, easing travel for visitors during major summer events like World Pride. The update is part of WMATA’s broader push to modernize and simplify transit access. SmarTrip cards are still required for bus rides, transfers, and special fare programs, though credit card access on buses may arrive by year’s end. Officials hope the change will boost ridership, especially at Dulles Airport.
Breakfast links: Bowser proposes replacing DC Streetcar with electric buses

1 month ago | ggwash.org | Miles Wilson

Mayor Bowser proposes replacing the DC Streetcar with electric trolley buses using existing overhead wires, which a leaflet dubbed the “next generation streetcar.” The DC Streetcar started operating in 2016 with plans for expansion, but those plans were subsequently canceled. (This article may be behind a paywall.) (Rachel Weiner / Post.
Breakfast links: EPA cuts threaten Chesapeake Bay progress

1 month ago | ggwash.org | Judith Bernholc

Maryland lawmakers are raising alarms over proposed budget cuts at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that could slash staff and jeopardize Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. The Trump administration’s 2026 plan would reduce the EPA’s budget by over half. Advocates say additional cuts to grants and monitoring programs could halt progress on water quality and pollution reduction after a period of the Bay’s health slowly improving. (This article is behind a paywall).
Breakfast links: Automation coming to Yellow and Green Lines Friday

1 month ago | ggwash.org | Miles Wilson

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission greenlit automated train operations on the Green and Yellow lines starting Friday, May 23, following a December rollout on the Red Line. The move returns the use of technology that has been unused since a 2009 crash unrelated to automation. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Montgomery County officials criticized the safety agency’s oversight process as overly adversarial.
Breakfast links: Region’s housing market slows as economic uncertainty grows

1 month ago | ggwash.org | Judith Bernholc

The Washington region’s spring housing market is marked by caution, with falling consumer confidence, federal job cuts, and high borrowing costs deterring buyers and sellers alike. Pending sales dropped 2.5% in April, and showings fell over 8%, even as home inventory rose. Single-family homes remain scarce and in high demand, pushing prices to new highs despite a decreased pace of sales across other home types.