The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), Sierra Club Great Falls Group, Nature Forward, Coalition for Smarter Growth, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling and Fairfax Families for Safe Streets, as part of Fairfax Healthy Communities, are excited to see that NOVA Parks and Dominion have a new agreement to steward and restore the Washington & Old Dominion Trail’s natural resources, helping to ensure the trail remains a cherished open space for its nearly 3 million annual visitors.
Author: Elena Sorokina
Testimony: MD 214 PSAP project plans fail to address pedestrian safety (MD)
The proposed concepts to address pedestrian safety on this segment of MD 214 are greatly disappointing and fall far short of where we believed we were headed with this project.
CSG in the News: How a simple bingo game gets people moving through the city
Greater Greater Washington: TranspoBINGO is a DC-born game that challenges people to try new ways of moving through and exploring the city.
Testimony: CSG Support for Silver Hill Apartments (MD)
This worthy project could bring 250 affordable apartment homes to a vacant site that is only a quarter-mile walk to the Suitland Metro Station.
CSG news: Some fun, some local action, and a legislative whirlwind
Join CSG this month to play TranspoBINGO and campaign for transit funding, take a Polar Bear Plunge, and run around the Maryland and Virginia General Assemblies!
All Things Montgomery: January 2026
In last month’s All Things Montgomery, I recounted a very eventful 2025. Today I’d like to point you to some important work for us to undertake in 2026.
Find the list of plans taking place this year below, and learn how you can get involved to ensure the housing and smart growth wins we secured in Thrive are reflected in our county’s plans for the future!
Support More Accessory Living Units in Fairfax County
As Fairfax considers relaxing its accessory dwelling regulations, the county wants to hear from you via an online survey by Feb. 28.
What’s the latest at the Virginia General Assembly?
We are sharing news on upcoming lobby days, the bills we’re watching, and how you can track bills and contact your legislators.
Testimony: DDOT Performance Oversight Hearing (DC)
Continued success in safety and better transportation choices will be foundational to a revitalized Downtown economy and connected thriving neighborhoods.
Be a part of determining Arlington’s budget priorities
Facing a difficult fiscal year, Arlington County wants to hear how you would like to prioritize the upcoming budget cycle.