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Next week, we’re hosting a workshop to teach you to write great blog posts. Between now and then, learn about bikeways in Montgomery County, transit on Route 7, the coming Potomac Yard Metro, and studies for improving Ward 4 and travel across DC. This weekend, buy and sell your old bike and parts at a bike swap.

Blogging the GGWash way Thursday, June 23rd, we’re teaching a crash course on how to use blogs to communicate effectively. We’ll be at 2001 L Street NW from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. You’re invited, and you can RSVP here!

After the jump: Bikes in Montgomery, Ward 4, Route 7, downtown travel, Potomac Yard, and more.

Montgomery bikeways: Head over to Action Committee for Transit’s meeting this month to hear about the Montgomery County bikeway program. Montgomery County Bikeways Coordinator Pat Shepherd and Bicycle Pedestrian Priority Area Program Manager Matt Johnson will speak. The meeting is this Tuesday, June 14. It starts at 7:30 pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center, at One Veterans Place.

A better Ward 4: How could Ward 4, which includes Petworth, Crestwood, Brightwood, and 16th Street Heights, be a better place to live? The District’s Department of Transportation wants to know, and is holding its second public workshop on the matter on Monday, June 13, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at 800 Ingraham Street NW. There, you can share your opinions on transportation, green infrastructure, and sustainability in the area.

Transit on Route 7: It looks like bus rapid transit is Fairfax’s choice for transit along Route 7. Head to the third and final public meeting to learn about the proposed route and to share your thoughts. The meeting is this Tuesday, June 14, at 7130 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church starting at 7 pm.

Downtown travel: On top of looking at ways to make travel between Columbia Heights and Brookland easier ,DC’s Department of Transportation wants to improve bike, bus, and pedestrian travel on Pennsylvania, H Street and I Street downtown. Share your thoughts on the program at a public meeting this Wednesday, June 15, at the Martin Luther King Library (901 G Street NW).

Potomac Yard Metro: There’s a Metro station coming to Potomac Yard. Learn more about the project and share your thoughts at the public meeting this Thursday, June 16, at City Hall (301 King Street) at 7 pm.

Bike Swap:Looking for a new bike or need to sell an old one? Check out the Bike Swap at Union Market Dock 5 to get your hands on a bike or the parts you need. It’s this Sunday, June 19, and it supports Gearin’ Up, a local non-profit and bike shop.

Calendar: Beyond what we’ve highlighted here, there are many other worthwhile events across the region. Check out more great events in our events calendar:

Do you know of an upcoming event that may be interesting, relevant, or important to Greater Greater Washington readers that should go on our events calendar? Send it to us at events@ggwash.org.

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Claire Jaffe was born in DC and now lives in the U Street area. She is a University of Michigan graduate and currently works at Coalition for Smarter Growth. On her off time, Claire can be found biking the street of DC or exploring the many green spaces throughout the region.