Join us this month to be inspired by Jeff Speck, author of the 10th anniversary edition of Walkable City! Then act locally by participating in fights for safer streets, better transit, and inclusive, transit-oriented communities. Check out the opportunities below!
Author: Elena Sorokina
CSG in the News: Loudoun County Breaks Ground On A New “Missing Link” Road
Schwartz says officials appear to be building an outer beltway link by link rather than drawing attention to it by calling it an outer beltway. “They’ve condemned Northern Virginia into a ceaseless cycle of road building. It is not enhancing the quality of life.”
Testimony: MD State Highway Administration FY24 budget oversight hearing
The Transform Maryland Transportation Coalition is asking MDOT to flex 50% of the federal funds, as allowed by federal law, from the Surface Transportation Block Grant and National Highway Performance Program formulas towards needed investments in eligible transit, safer streets, bicycle, and pedestrian projects, and vehicle electrification.
Event Materials: Redesigning Pennsylvania Avenue
Check out the event recording and presentation materials! Doug Davies (Director Planning + Design) and Kevin Keeley (Senior Planner) of VHB presented their projects for Penn Avenue West and Penn Ave Southeast, exploring the very different designs and challenges along the same corridor.
TESTIMONY: DMPED 2022-2023 Performance Oversight Hearing
The ANC 3/4G Task Force on Racism’s number one housing recommendation is to build dedicated affordable and workforce housing above the Chevy Chase community center and library. We agree that all these community plans and recommendations are correct — to achieve the city’s goals to address racial equity and create housing equity, we must make the most of the Chevy Chase civic site for affordable housing as we deliver a new library, community center, and public outdoor spaces.
CSG News: Exciting events and several ways to take action!
A star of the walkable communities movement will be joining CSG and metrobar on St Patrick’s Day! Jeff Speck will be in town celebrating the release of his 10th Anniversary Edition of Walkable City – and we’ll be hosting him. This is just one of many important events and campaigns on tap for CSG and our supporters in the coming weeks.
RISE Prince George’s January Meeting: What’s going on at the County Council?
Thanks to all who came to our January meeting! We caught up on what’s happening with the new County Council and how we aim to advance our priorities this year! We also discussed our top issues: transit-oriented development & zoning, complete streets, better transit, and housing opportunities for all.
Join Montgomery for All!
CSG’s grassroots team Montgomery for All kicked off a year of action with a gathering at Montgomery County’s first tiny house. If you are passionate about housing, land use, and transportation, and live or work in Montgomery County, join us!
Visualize 2050: 39 Org Sign-On Letter for distribution to TPB
CSG and 38 other organizations continue to push for regional transportation reforms at the Transportation Planning Board.
Jan 20, CSG & NVTC Webinar: “What’s up with the bus in Northern Virginia?”
Thank you to all who could join us last week for our virtual webinar on bus improvements in Northern Virginia! We had a great turnout and an informative discussion.
If you weren’t able to join us, we encourage you to check out the event recording and presentation materials. We heard from representatives from Alexandria’s DASH bus, Fairfax Connector, Metro, and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.