Event: Join CSG and Walkable City author Jeff Speck on St. Patrick’s Day at metrobar! (March 17 at 5pm; buy tickets)
Jeff Speck, who helped fuel the national movement for walkable communities with his book Walkable City, is making a special appearance for CSG. He’ll be reading from his updated 10thAnniversary edition and signing his book – for sale at a discount at the event. Have a St. Patrick’s Day drink with us and be inspired to fight for walkable communities!
Are we making progress in transforming our bus service? (learn more)
Regional officials have committed to the regional Bus Transformation Project. How are we doing? The MetroNow coalition, in which CSG is a member, just released our BusTransformation Project Progress Report. Stay tuned for updates!
Solving Metro’s budget challenges (share your feedback, deadline: March 15)
WMATAis facing operating budget challenges while trying to create a balanced and simpler fare structure. They’re considering moving capital funding to operating needs. We think state and local governments should commit to more operating funding for this essential service. Weigh in online or at the hearings.
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Thank you to all who joined for our webinar on redesigning PennsylvaniaAvenue! Planners at VHB presented their projects for PennAvenue West and PennAve Southeast, aimed at making the street more vibrant, greener, and safer for walking and biking.
D.C.
Make ConnecticutAve safer now! (send an email)
Following a horrific crash, our partners at Cleveland Park Smart Growth are urging DDOT to limit ConnecticutAve to four lanes and reinstate parking during rush hour, until the street is redesigned with protected bike lanes.
Support housing, library, and community center in Chevy Chase (take the survey)
The city is surveying city residents about the Chevy Chase Library and Community Center The survey is part of the visionary effort to transform this civic hub with a new library, community center, outdoor public spaces, and affordable housing.
Making the math work for affordable housing (upcoming webinar)
Nonprofit and for-profit developers with a sense of mission work hard to put together complex funding deals to build affordable housing. Learn how affordable housing development financing works so you can feel confident weighing in on policy debates and development reviews. Stay tuned!
Maryland
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Event: Montgomery forAll social: BabyCat Brewery (March 12 at 4pm; register)
Join Montgomery forAll for a happy hour at BabyCat Brewery in Kensington! Meet fellow passionate advocates for walkable, inclusive, sustainable communities and learn more about Montgomery forAll’s 2023 priorities.
Event: West Hyattsville crash analysis by Strong Towns (March 17 at 2pm; register)
Hyattsville has invited our allies at StrongTowns to investigate a crash near the West Hyattsville Metro, where a driver hit and killed a person crossing the street. What are the flaws in the designs of our streets? How do we build safer streets? Panelists include local government, Strong Towns staff, and residents.
Help make walking safer in Montgomery County! (March 23; sign up)
Testify for the Pedestrian Master Plan which hopes to create safer, more comfortable experiences walking or rolling around the county. Meanwhile, Council President Glass has introduced Bill 11-23 to mandate specific pedestrian safety measures.
Check out what we learned at RISE Prince George’s January meeting (event materials; join RISE Prince George’s)
At our January meeting, RISE Prince George’s activists discussed zoning changes to support transit-oriented development, complete streets, dedicated bus lanes on Silver Hill Road, and next steps for supporting greater
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