AQuestion of Priorities
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Looking at the many issues we are tackling this month, a common theme emerges. What are our region's priorities? Is it to subsidize a new stadium for the Commanders or to close Metro's budget gap? Is it parking or more housing? Transit and safer streets or more HOTlanes and wide, dangerous arterials? Please read on to see how you can help fight for more housing, safer streets, and transit.
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Help us win the funding Metro needs! (learn more)
WMATAis facing a $750 million operating shortfall in FY25. If our local and state governments don’t step up, WMATAcould face massive cuts to both rail and bus service, which would lead to a collapse in ridership, reduced access to jobs and opportunity, and more traffic and pollution. Let us know if your organization wants to join our campaign for funding. Sign up here
Anew football stadium or saving Metro? (learn more)
While some elected leaders propose vast sums of taxpayer money toward a new NFLstadium, Metro faces a major funding gap. CSG crunched the numbers and found that closing Metro’s budget gap and saving Metro would cost per rider 1/10th the cost of the football subsidies per game fan.
Become a Smart Growth Watchdog! (sign up to volunteer)
Are you interested in taking your advocacy to the next level by volunteering for CSG? Become a Smart Growth Watchdog to be our eyes and ears on the ground in your community.Attend meetings that we can’t cover, watch local planning in action, take notes, and send them our way
Revitalizing DC’s downtown (take action)
Our region’s downtown is in trouble. DowntownDC and Golden Triangle Business Improvement Districts are creating a plan to reimagine and revitalize Downtown DC. CSG urges creating a people-friendly place by reducing car traffic and emphasizing walking, biking, and transit; trees, parks, public spaces, and the arts; and adding housing. Fill out their survey.
Say yes to a better Brookland Metro station (take action)
We’ve long supported converting the parking lots at Brookland Metro to places for people to live, work, and shop. Before Metro can make the land available, they need to realign the bus bays and shrink the Kiss and Ride lot.Attend the Metro hearing on Sep 12 and submit your comments in support by Sep 22.
Support a more inclusive ConnecticutAve (take action)
Tell the DC Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) you support the ConnecticutAvenue Development Guidelines to encourage new housing near the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park Metro stations and historic districts. Email the HPRB!
Maryland
Support safer streets in Prince George’s County (take action)
Prince George’s has too many dangerous roads. Tell the County Council we need the Walkable Urban StreetsAct (CB 69, CR 67, CR 68)!This legislation will help ensure safer road designs for everyone, especially people walking and biking near transit districts and local centers. See our factsheets for more details.
Montgomery forAll parking reform webinar (event materials)
Eliminating minimum parking mandates can help us build more housing (including more affordable!), and bring our land use policies into line with our climate and equity goals. In case you missed our webinar, you can check out the event materials here or go straight to the recording here
Join Montgomery forAll (become a member)
Support sustainable and inclusive land use, housing, and transportation in Montgomery County when you become a member of Montgomery forAll! We scored a big win with passage of the Thrive 2050 general plan. With more big issues ahead, exciting events in September, and steering committee elections in October, this is the perfect time to join.
Virginia
Join CSG at Healthy Together Fairfax (learn more)
HealthyTogetherFairfax is a fun, FREE community event focused on healthy and active living! Sep 10, 12-3pm (rain date: Sep 24) at Franconia Park RecArea. Participate in hands-on activities for all ages, including fitness classes, health screenings, and more. We’ll be there talking about CSG’s advocacy for walkable, bike-friendly communities. Join us!
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Support parking reform in Fairfax County! (take action)
We generated impressive supporter turnout for Parking Reimagined at the Planning Commission hearing last month but it’s not a done deal.They scheduled a second public hearing and their vote on Sept 13 (take action).Then just two weeks later the Board of Supervisors will hold its public hearing on the proposal. Stay tuned for more details.
Which Fairfax transportation projects should be priorities? (take action)
Fairfax County is holding two public meetings on Sep 6 (in-person) and 12 (virtual) to discuss projects they're considering for Visualize 2050, the region’s long-range transportation plan. Tell them to remove wasteful road expansions and instead support better transit and safer streets for walking and biking. Check out CSG’s fact sheet.
Support more housing options inAlexandria (learn more)
Alexandria is developing a draft package of zoning reforms to expand housing options and affordability, and address barriers to equitable access. View the officials’work session on Sep 5 (5pm), and attend a community meeting Sep 14 (6pm) or Oct 5 to learn more and provide input.
What happened to Metrorail on the Wilson Bridge? (learn more)
VDOTseems intent on extending private toll lanes on I-495 between Springfield and Prince George’s County.They are considering bus improvements, butAlexandria and Prince George’s were once promised Metrorail across the Wilson Bridge. Attend a public meeting Sep 12 (virtual) or 13, 19, or 20 (inperson) and ask for Metrorail & transit-oriented development.
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