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Transit’s Success at the Inauguration

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Rail, bus, walking and bicycle access made possible record-breaking crowds who attended downtown celebrations for the Presidential Inauguration. Metrorail marked three days of unprecedented ridership in a row, providing 2.6 million trips for people during three days of inaugural celebrations. Officials decided against any significant role for private automobiles and encouraged visitors to take transit or bus, walk or bicycle.
Statement of Principles to Guide Decisions on D.C. Budget

Statement of Principles to Guide Decisions on D.C. Budget

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The District of Columbia faces severe economic challenges. Declining revenues have already led to the adoption of significant budget cuts in the Fiscal Year 2009 budget. The cuts affect a wide range of programs, including parks, public safety, and transportation. However, they will fall especially hard on low-income families due to reduced funding for affordable housing, homeless services, health care, and income supports.

DC – Coalition for Community Investment

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The Coalition for Community Investment's Statement of Principles and Co-signers, including the Coalition for Smarter Growth. Click here to view the complete document >>

Virginia Pedestrian Safety Fact Sheet 2009

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Statistics on how Virginia compares nationally on measures of pedestrian safety. Click here to read the complete fact sheet>>

Diverse Coalition Rallies Around Fiscal Crisis

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As the District prepares for another possible revenue shortfall announcement, a broad-based coalition of DC businesses, faith-based groups, nonprofits, labor, and advocacy groups released a joint “Statement of Principles,” calling on the Mayor and DC Council to “partner with concerned citizens to identify a prudent and balanced approach to managing the city’s fiscal crisis.”