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RELEASE: Groups weigh in on Fairfax Board of Supervisors races

Posted on April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 by Ayesha Amsa

With Fairfax County facing significant transportation, affordable housing, and environmental challenges, a diverse network of sixteen (16) local and regional conservation, smart growth, bike/ped, housing, and social equity groups released a platform for candidates for the Board of Supervisors.

Titled A Vision for an Environmentally Sustainable Fairfax County: Inclusive, Walkable, Transit-Friendly Communities, the groups have sent the platform to all Board candidates in Fairfax County for whom contact information could be found.

RELEASE: TransAction Vote

Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

Tonight, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) will vote on a proposed $75 billion transportation plan for the region. The “TransAction” plan provides a laundry list of projects through the year 2045 from which the agency can pick and choose for funding decisions.

RELEASE: Rock Creek Park Advocates Charge New Road Plan Is “Not Good Enough”

Posted on August 11, 2022August 17, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

Recreation and conservation advocates today sharply admonished the National Park Service (NPS) for deciding to allow commuting auto traffic on upper Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park for nine months out of the year.

RELEASE: Groups challenge bloated $75.7B NOVA transportation plan

Posted on August 1, 2022August 30, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

Officials release bloated $75.7B transportation plan for NoVA is unlikely to “solve congestion”. Needed – a new approach: A plan that improves access to opportunity, reduces driving, saves families money, and fights climate change.

RELEASE re SGA’s Dangerous by Design report

Posted on July 12, 2022August 4, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

“The Coalition for Smarter Growth urges every official in the DC region, Maryland, and Virginia, to read this report and to make safety for pedestrians and bicyclists on our streets a top priority,” said Stewart Schwartz, Executive Director.

RELEASE: CSG and Sierra Club Hail Historic Vote at the DC region’s Transportation Planning Board to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Posted on June 15, 2022August 19, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

TPB members, led by Maryland jurisdictions and DC, adopted a resolution to slash climate pollution from cars and trucks by 50% by 2030 and identified strategies to pursue towards that goal.

MEDIA ADVISORY: CASA & Coalition for Smarter Growth Launch Report Detailing Perils Pedestrians Face in Bailey’s Crossroads

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

Immigrant advocacy organization CASA and the Coalition for Smarter Growth will host a press conference to unveil important findings collected as part of the Bailey’s Crossroads street safety campaign, focused on making Route 7 safer for people walking, biking and using transit.

MetroNow Statement on Leadership Changes at WMATA and Operator Recertification Lapses

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

MetroNow released the following statement on the WMATA operator recertification lapses and leadership changes at WMATA

MEDIA ADVISORY: Residents to Host Major Action for Affordable Housing at Chevy Chase Library

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

Community members call on County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council to to use public land for maximum public good

RELEASE: On the Wrong Road in Northern Virginia

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Ayesha Amsa

“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.