Press Releases

Release: Coalition for Smarter Growth Statement on Metro’s proposed FY28 fare structure changes

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After not raising fares since 2024, WMATA proposes a modest increase to regular fares accounting for inflation, while adjusting certain late night and weekend/holiday fares and reduced fare programs to align with the agency’s longer-term fare strategy.
Release: Chevy Chase DC affordable housing supporters urge swift action

Release: Chevy Chase DC affordable housing supporters urge swift action

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September 22, 2026 For Immediate Release Contact: Cheryl Cort, cheryl@smartergrowth.net Chevy Chase affordable housing supporters urge DC council to act on long-debated mixed-income housing proposal Today, a group of local affordable housing supporters called on the DC Council to authorize building affordable mixed-income housing along with a new library and

RELEASE: Today’s briefing to the Commonwealth Transportation Board: Virginia’s road repaving deficit is $200 million

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The state has a road repaving deficit of $200 million due to a decision made in June 2025 by the prior administration to prioritize expansion and other types of road projects over maintenance.
RELEASE: Four pedestrians killed in just over one day in Fairfax County. It’s past time we made our roads safer

RELEASE: Four pedestrians killed in just over one day in Fairfax County. It’s past time we made our roads safer

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CSG and partners have been pressing the county and VDOT to redesign its roads, especially these dangerous arterials, to be safer for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving.
Press Release: CSG and Montgomery for All share 2026 candidate responses on housing and growth

Press Release: CSG and Montgomery for All share 2026 candidate responses on housing and growth

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For the 2026 election cycle, the Coalition for Smarter Growth and Montgomery for All have compiled responses from registered candidates for Montgomery County Executive and County Council, offering insight into their positions on housing affordability, zoning, transit, biking, walking, and community engagement.