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The Action Committee for Transit (ACT)’s March meeting will be held this Tuesday, March 12. The group will be joined by GGWash Regional Policy Director, Dan Reed, to discuss Governor Moore’s plan to expand affordable housing in Maryland. Learn more about ACT and this Tuesday’s meeting here.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 pm
  • Location: Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD

Tuesday, March 12:

Join a conversation on housing policy: The Urban Institute is hosting a panel on the Biden-Harris Administration’s housing policy agenda. White House National Economic Advisor, Dr. Lael Brainard, will discuss proposals focused on easing the burden of housing costs in the U.S. Following the conversation with Dr Brainard, there will be an evidence-based discussion on solutions to create a sustainable affordable housing market. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Urban Institute, 500 L’Enfant Plaza SW Washington , DC , 20024 (in-person) or Virtually via Zoom

Hear from trailblazers in transportation: Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Mineta Transportation Institute at their virtual panel with women transportation leaders in the academic, public, private, and nonprofit sector held every Tuesday in March. This week’s webinar is co-hosted by Asian American Leadership in Mobility (AALM). Featured guest Tilly Chang, Executive Director of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, will share her personal narrative and insights into balancing assertiveness and emotional intelligence in the industry. Attendees of this event can earn .5 professional development hours (PDH). Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
  • Time: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom

Power your home with solar energy: Join the city of Takoma Park, Maryland for an interactive information session on converting your home to solar energy. This webinar will be useful for both renters and homeowners to learn about the upcoming solar co-op campaign with Solar United neighbors, community solar from Neighborhood Sun, and alternative clean energy options. If you are interested in learning about what it takes to become a solar powered household, this event is for you. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: City Auditorium, 7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (in-person) or Virtual via Zoom

Discuss the Little Falls Parkway Improvement Project: The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is hosting a public scoping meeting. In the meeting, NCPC will share their review process on analyzing the Montgomery County Parks Department proposal regarding reconfiguring Little Falls Parkway. Proposed changes include reducing the parkway from a four lane, median-divided configuration to a two-lane, median-divided roadway and the inclusion of a buffered bike lane, intersection safety improvements, lane markings, and more. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom

Wednesday, March 13:

Watch a webinar on public transit in Boston: Over the past 10 years, the Greater Boston area has experienced public transit crises including operator shortages, infrastructure failures, and service closures. However, the metro Boston region has used this as an opportunity to take creative approaches to reforming the public transit system. Join the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy for a webinar on tactical public transport interventions that have kept momentum alive for bus transformation and reform in Greater Boston. Learn about how their effort to include pop-up dedicated bus lanes, all door boarding pilots, and level boarding, has resulted in free fare trials and permanent bus lanes. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 pm
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom

Saturday, March 16:

Remove invasive plants in Fort Slocum Park: Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Join Rock Creek Conservancy (RCC) and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Fort Slocum Park. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Fort Slocum Mini-Oasis, 5800 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

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Save the date for GGWash’s Sweet Sixteen: GGWash turns sixteen this year! But we won’t be getting our driver’s license any time soon. Instead, we’re throwing a party to celebrate all the wonderful people who show up every day to help make this region great. With 16 years of progress to celebrate and big dreams for the future, we invite you to join us at our Sweet Sixteen! Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St SW, Washington, DC, 20024

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Maya Hopkins is an Engagement Intern at GGWash. She grew up in Gaithersburg, MD and is a senior at The University of Maryland, College Park. She is pursuing a double major in Operations Management & Business Analytics and Information Systems with a minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. Maya is proud to call the DMV metro area her home and is interested in using her degree to improve the quality of life of her DMV neighbors in any way possible.