Posts tagged Florida Avenue
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Get the details on the latest design plans for Dave Thomas Circle
On May 17 the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) released the latest renderings for the redesign project at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues NE, known by many as “Dave Thomas Circle”. Keep reading…
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DDOT offers a look at the latest Dave Thomas Circle redesign plans
Those itching to see the progress made on the redesign project at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues NE, known by many as “Dave Thomas Circle” may soon get their chance. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is holding a public meeting Monday, May 17, to discuss the preliminary design proposal for the project. Keep reading…
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The latest bike lane obstacle: giant saw blades
People riding bicycles have to contend with a wide range of obstacles, from moving trucks to construction sites. On Florida Avenue Thursday, people ran across this sight — two giant buzzsaws literally embedded in the roadway. Keep reading…
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An ANC objects to slowing down cars on Florida Avenue because of 9/11
In response to a neighboring Advisory Neighborhood Commission’s request for a street safety study on Florida Avenue NW, ANC 5E, voted to send a letter to DDOT opposing any result of that study that might cut lanes in order to keep enough space on the road for drivers attempting to flee the city during an emergency like 9/11. Keep reading…
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Events: Learn how we can fix Dave Thomas Circle
Want to learn more about how to fix DC’s notoriously confounding Dave Thomas Circle intersection? Then you definitely want to attend the District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Open House on the Florida Avenue-New York Avenue NE Intersection and Florida Avenue NE Streetscape (2nd to H Street NE) projects. Keep reading…
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Events: Better buses and better cites, what’s not to love?
Whether you’ve already devoured “Better Buses, Better Cities” (check out our review), or it’s on your holiday reading or gifting list, mark your calendar for next week, when author Steven Higashide comes to DC to talk about applying the book’s principles in the Washington region, from the Bus Transformation Project to more local service. Keep reading…
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The Florida Avenue interim bikeway is now under construction
The Florida Avenue interim bikeway—a temporary protected bikeway that DDOT is adding until the permanent version is fully designed—is now officially under construction. Keep reading…
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DC is starting temporary fixes to dangerous Florida Avenue NE
After years of community pressure, multiple deaths, and an emergency bill in the DC Council, DC is working to make Florida Avenue NE safer. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) presented details to community members last week, and is putting in interim changes until September while it finishes designing the permanent project. Keep reading…
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Events: See what changes are coming to Florida Avenue NE
About two months after bicycle advocate Dave Salovesh was struck and killed on Florida Avenue, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) officials will share interim plans to make the street safer for people bicycling and taking all modes. Come to the meeting on Thursday, June 20 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the fellowship hall at the New Samaritan Baptist Church. Keep reading…
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Business and advocacy groups say we need “immediate, strong, transformative action” for road safety
The members of DC Sustainable Transportation are deeply saddened by the loss of Dave Salovesh and Abdul Seck, among the many residents and visitors killed and injured on District roadways this year and in years past. We believe that immediate, strong, transformative action is necessary to shift the dynamic of our transportation network and reach Vision Zero goals of eliminating deaths and serious injuries before more lives are lost. Keep reading…