Caitlin Rogger
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Washington, DC, United States
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Support for DC statehood: it’s only lapel pin-deep
Congress voted to express formal disapproval of two bills passed by DC Council in 2022. We needed a united front to advocate for DC’s right to choose our own laws, but some leaders tapped out. → Read More
When “1 in 100” comes for someone you love
Though 1 in 100 Americans will die in a car crash, traffic violence routinely suffers from a lack of resources and urgency to stop it. When someone you know is a victim, public policy indifference is part of the pain. → Read More
What a year! GGWash’s highlights from 2022
In a big year for housing, land use, transportation, and the political environment in which these issues are decided, GGWash looks back at highlights from 2022 and sets its sights on 2023. → Read More
The 2022 GGWash Gift Guide
The holiday spirit gets a little brighter when you have more neighbors and timely bus service. Some of these aren’t real, but they could be. → Read More
Council takes the right turn on Metro for DC bill
A revised legislation would make all bus trips that start in DC free to all riders, operate some routes 24 hours a day, and create a dedicated service improvement fund. It’s the right direction for Councilmember Charles Allen’s Metro for DC bill, which still plans to eventually offer a $100 monthly transit subsidy for DC residents. → Read More
Is Metrorail’s safety commission ready to stop holding trains hostage?
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission’s continued reluctance to let WMATA run train services has been putting people at risk, not protecting them, by crowding trains and compelling would-be riders to drive. WMATA’s latest return-to-service plan is a chance to get it right. → Read More
These ‘magic school buses’ give kids safe, fun, and healthy walking routes to class
A “walking” school bus gets several kids to walk to school together, with an adult escort. All it takes is a little organization, a route people can follow, and showing up. → Read More
Confessions of a non-avid cyclist
Safe infrastructure means cities where cycling is possible for everyone — not just a Darwinian club. → Read More
“Safety first”? Time for WMATA to put riders first
WMATA said it would prioritize safety, but that rings hollow to riders with no train or bus to ride. → Read More
Let’s bust another myth: car-friendly cities are not age-friendly cities
Sometimes senior citizens need cars to get around cities, and sometimes they need other modes. Let’s start with a holistic look at our goals, and design from there. → Read More
Tackle child health inequities by making it safe for kids to bike
Kids need at least an hour of physical activity each day for their health. DC’s expanding bike network might put that within reach for many more children. → Read More
The price of drawing breath in Greater Washington
The Washington region flunked air quality 101. How can we improve our grade? → Read More
Watch: Ward 5 DC Council candidates’ forum on transportation
DC’s Ward 5 voters will elect a new Councilmember this year for the first time in ten years. Watch candidates discuss their transportation priorities at a recent forum co-hosted by GGWash’s policy team, WABA, and our partners. → Read More
Oversight testimony 101
Curious about the world of providing testimony for council oversight of your favorite DC agencies? Check out the video from GGWash’s oversight testimony workshop. → Read More
We’re hiring a Regional Policy Director! Is that you?
Greater Greater Washington is looking for someone to lead on our regional policy agenda. → Read More
2021 bright spots: Laying the tracks for a greater transportation system
In the face of the evolving pandemic and other challenges, 2021 was marked by meaningful bright spots in transportation advocacy thanks to the support of the GGWash community. This is the second part of our reflections on what went right over the course of this year. → Read More
Let’s bust the myth: a car-friendly neighborhood isn’t a child-friendly neighborhood
DC is in many ways a pro-child city. But one area where the District and many other cities could perform better is designing public spaces that prioritize children over cars. → Read More
Metro board: If you like transit, then you should put a rider on it
When Metro Board of Directors member Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins stepped down in late June, it left one of DC’s two precious voting Board seats vacant. Now is the time to fill it with another transit rider who brings a real-life, wheels-on-the-ground appreciation for how Metro’s policies and performance affect riders. → Read More
WMATA’s transfer penalty finally gets the boot
Earlier this month, WMATA’s Board approved the elimination of the transfer penalty for riders switching from rail to bus, amid a slew of service improvements and fare reductions. → Read More
Have you been holding back on Metro? WMATA wants you to see this graphic.
Covid-cautious transit riders may breathe a sigh of relief this week, as WMATA shares this image to show how its ventilation system works to keep airflow moving on Metro rail cars. → Read More