Don't grieve over the University Boulevard Corridor plan.

Junctions 18 is here! Group words and phrases to test your knowledge of urban and Washington region themes.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/25/25: DC to impose new streatery costs, leading businesses to pull back. First judgment under STEER Act imposes fines against reckless driver. Purple Line 82% built, still targeting 2027 opening.

This week: see you tonight at the Fall Mixer; the National Week Without Driving; duplexes and bus lanes in Montgomery County; and go talk about Duke Street in Alexandria.

Alexandria can look to its success developing neighborhoods around Potomac Yard as it reimagines the Duke Street corridor

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/24/25: Purple Line-adjacent Capital Crescent Trail work continues. Town of Dumfries buys land for waterfront project for $3.9 million. Deckover work begins in Dupont Circle.

Happy birthday, Capital Bikeshare! Over 15 years, the system has grown from 49 to 815 stations and reshaped transportation in our region.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/23/25: Mixed-use development at RFK site already delayed. Service still on after Maryland transit cybersecurity attack. Dulles airport's "people movers" could last another 20 years.

The #WeekWithoutDriving is a great opportunity for local public officials to tout the benefits of the investments they've made to expand transportation options in DC and share how it can be better. I hope to see more leaders sign up! @councilofdc.bsky.social @mayorbowser.bsky.social @wmata.com

We invited local leaders to experience how non-drivers navigate DC for #WeekWithoutDriving. @americawalks

DC has seen more people cycling, more bike lanes, and fewer crashes. But bike lanes lag behind in Wards 7 and 8.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/22/25: Alexandria high schoolers oppose school bus replacement. Almost 30,000 approved homes stay unbuilt in MoCo. Key Bridge rebuild is already funded, but Trump admin plans oversight.

Hello DMV kids who love walking the dog, riding a bike, buses & trains: the GGWASH Fall Mixer needs you! Kid-friendly activities for you & other stuff for any adults you bring. Tell your parents: Childcare will not be provided. Just like in DC, “kids ride free.”" ggwash.org/event/ggwash...

Get some decor inspiration from urban furniture around the District in this week's Photo Friday:

NATIONAL LINKS: State-wide zoning changes could yield more housing in California. How traffic impact analyses can incentivize sprawl. Strategies to cope with self-driving cars include automated enforcement.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/19/25: A look into Purple Line delays. Construction begins on affordable housing in Crystal City. Ivy City has struggled as it angles for coolness.

Amid disappointingly slow Missing Middle progress in Arlington, a six-plex under construction near the Virginia Square Metro Station shows the incredible power of density to lower land and overall costs for homes.

In this week's Junctions, Hitachi, Shirlington, CDMX, and more:

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/18/25: Housing costs top concern in Montgomery County. Commanders stadium deal approved. US House steamrolls DC car chase law.

August was Capital Bikeshare's 44th consecutive month of year-over-year monthly ridership increase — but growth was at its slowest rate since December 2022.

POV: Holding a fire sale of the family silver. DC residents deserved a much better deal than we're getting on the RFK site.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/17/25: Prince George's freezes data center development. DC Council to vote on stadium deal today. Fairfax County Supervisors support Beltway express lanes.

Do you remember, those transportation projects that got defunded in September?

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/16/25: Alexandria officially pedestrianizes another block of King Street. DC Council to take final vote on RENTAL Act Wednesday. Lawmakers, advocates rally for Baltimore bus funding.

The GGWash Fall Mixer is here! Learn about solar initiatives in DC. Party with Mount Pleasant folks and write to DDOT. Ride bikes in these two family group rides. Get ready for the Week Without Driving. This week in community events:

Hill Family Biking has a proposal for a safer 11th Street SE:

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/15/25: As second RFK vote approaches, groups call for clarity. Maryland highway agency tried to hide Transportation Trust Fund deficit. Fairfax County guidelines to inform affordable housing redevelopments.

This week: so many events in September; get ready for the National Week Without Driving; make walking to school safer in Montgomery County; Wes Moore listened to us; and what we're up to in the Virginia General Assembly

See some DC pride in these favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool.

NATIONAL LINKS: Dallas could limit impervious surfaces to combat heat. FanDuel funding of SEPTA should spark skepticism. Seattle successfully tests light rail over floating bridge.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/12/25: Prince George's landlord agrees to $11 million settlement. After Trump's "emergency," downtown DC businesses look for foot traffic. DASH buses could replace some Alexandria school bus routes.

This week's Junctions is ready for you to play:

Dominion Energy is threatening the W&OD Trail, and tree and trail supporters are pushing back.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/11/25: Audit finds Maryland can't justify $410.9 million in office leases. Most affected by encampment closures stayed outside. Neighbors escort DC students amid ICE activity.

Statewide reform could legalize more housing and address rising costs in Virginia. Here's how.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/10/25: DC looks to open its second non-congregate shelter. Factory opens, builds Metrorail cars. Alexandria moves to make pedestrian-only block on King Street permanent.

We can take many paths to improve Transit to Trails access from DC. Here are a few, from most to least feasible:

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/9/25: WMATA sees year-over-year crime drop. Arlington Missing Middle is back again. Montgomery County executive criticizes affordable housing program.

What would affordable supportive housing for teachers look like on DC Public Schools land?

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/8/25: Zoning change for more DC alley housing draws support. Maryland to fund Georgia Avenue safety improvements. Fairfax County looks to invest in housing first project.

Birds are beautiful in these favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool this Photo Friday:

NATIONAL LINKS: Sustainable energy utility emerges in Ann Arbor. Housing costs climb in US metro areas. Comparing the approaches of engineers and lawyers can help elucidate construction differences in the US and China.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/5/25: Federally-managed DC green spaces already suffer. DC attorney general sues over National Guard presence. Alexandria to hold lottery for affordable condos.

Play Junctions #15 to put your urbanist skills to the test.

Appeasement has failed to protect DC residents, and it will keep failing until the mayor changes course and says out loud that the president and Congress must stop meddling in local affairs.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/4/25: Housing order seeks to spur Maryland construction. DC has its first 'Housing in Downtown' project. Interfaith housing advocates want Virginia zoning reform.

today @govwesmoore.bsky.social signed an executive order creating housing production targets for Maryland counties–a @ggwash.org priority for over a year and a crucial step to tackling our housing crisis. we're grateful for the governor's leadership on this issue! www.thebanner.com/community/ho...

Opinion: New regional transportation plan does too little to curb vehicle emissions.

BREAKFAST LINKS 9/3/25: Arlington paying Amazon for meeting HQ2 target. More people counted outside in DC amid federal enforcement. Taxes, fees could help Maryland transportation budget stabilize.

If you missed the DC screening of Fault Lines, check it out in Fairfax. Ride the DC Bike Ride. Join a GMU webinar on transit access. And don’t forget the GGWash Fall Mixer. This week in community events: