“We’ve already seen what happened at the very auto-dependent location in Prince George’s that, immediately upon opening day, ended up with massive traffic jams on game days. We are likely to be repeating those mistakes in this proposed location.”
Category: News
MetroNow Statement on Leadership Changes at WMATA and Operator Recertification Lapses
MetroNow released the following statement on the WMATA operator recertification lapses and leadership changes at WMATA
CSG News: CSG awarded the Washington Urban Land Institute “Changemaker” Award
On April 5, 2022, the Urban Land Institute – Washington District Council announced that CSG will be receiving their ULI Changemaker Award at their event in June! We are deeply honored. It is a testament to the passion, creativity, and hard work of CSG staff over the past 25 years! Our success would not be possible without you, our fellow activists, supporters, and donors.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Residents to Host Major Action for Affordable Housing at Chevy Chase Library
Community members call on County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council to to use public land for maximum public good
CSG in the News: LETTER: County must study of developments’ impact on Occoquan watershed
CSG co-signs oped to protect Rural Crescent & water supply
RELEASE: On the Wrong Road in Northern Virginia
“What our ‘On the Wrong Road’ report shows is that the NVTAuthority needs to take a new direction this year. Northern Virginians want to drive less, not more, and based on regional surveys, they also want their leaders to address climate change,” said Stewart Schwartz, CSG Executive Director.
RELEASE: Statement by CSG Executive Director Stewart Schwartz on Gas Prices and Suspension of the Gas Tax
Better, lasting solutions are needed including more sustainable community designs to end our oil dependency
CSG in the News: ‘Every Day Is A Worry’: Immigrant Community Of Falls Church Call For Pedestrian Safety On Leesburg Pike
“We really need to design this street to be safer for all users, not just the people driving,” said Breehey. “We hope to get some of these improvements, the near term ones, and then really start planning for the longer term.”
CSG in the News: Culmore residents join the fight for safe streets
The Virginia Department of Transportation has agreed to consider some improvements but is not moving fast enough, said Sonya Breehey, Northern Virginia advocacy manager for the Coalition for Smarter Growth.
CSG in the News: Residents, advocacy groups rally for Route 7 safety upgrades
“We are here to win badly needed safety improvements,” Coalition for Smarter Growth Northern Virginia advocacy manager Sonya Breehey said.