Monday begins the National Week Without Driving , an effort to get people to park their cars and walk, bike and take public transportation.

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But it’s not just an initiative to benefit the environment, organizers say it’s also a time to help people reflect on the barriers some still have in choosing public transportation.

Thanks to strong local investment in sidewalks, bike and bus lanes, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the District stands out as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. D.C. offers some of the nation’s best

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