Posts tagged Ddot
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Here’s what DCST thinks about DC’s top transportation priorities
For the last two years, Greater Greater Washington has managed DC Sustainable Transportation, a coalition of business, advocacy, and government entities who work together on shared priorities for transportation. At the DC Council's recent transportation oversight hearing, David Alpert had an opportunity to outline key transportation priorities. Keep reading…
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What we can learn from the history of DC’s circles and squares
From the 1870s up to the present day, competing interests—erecting monuments and memorials, preserving space for civic recreation, and catering to vehicular traffic—have led to drastic changes in our shared public spaces. Keep reading…
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DDOT just broke ground on the Maryland Avenue streetscape project
Maryland Avenue NE from Capitol Hill to the Starburst area is getting a long-anticipated makover aimed at making it safer for people bicycling and walking. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced on Monday, March 25 that it had broken ground on the streetscape project. Keep reading…
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The K Street Transitway gets $122 million. What’s the K Street Transitway?
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser pledged $122 million to build the K Street Transitway in her State of the District address Monday evening. Residents who haven't been in DC for a decade, and probably 98% of those who have, may have been wondering: What the heck is the K Street Transitway? Keep reading…
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Bus-only lanes on H and I streets NW could make for a faster downtown commute
Your bus ride in DC may get quicker this summer, thanks to a proposed downtown bus lane pilot. Buses on H and I Streets past the White House will get dedicated bus lanes during rush hours from early June to late September. Keep reading…
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Bicycle lanes on Woodley Place would fill a critical infrastructure gap
Bicycle lanes on Woodley Place NW would fill in a critical gap in Woodley Park's bicycle infrastructure. On Monday, March 18 ANC 3C commissioners will discuss a District Department of Transportation (DDOT) proposal to add the lanes. Keep reading…
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Events: Get homebuying tips, celebrate GGWash’s 11th birthday, and more!
Purchasing a home is likely the single largest financial decision that anyone will make. How do you know if you're ready, both financially and logistically, to buy a home? And what factors should you consider to make the right choice? GGWash is here to help! Keep reading…
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DC might buy and demolish the “Dave Thomas Circle” Wendy’s. Here’s what it should do next.
It might be DC's most awkward and hated intersection: the spot where New York Avenue, Florida Avenue, and several other streets all meet. But DDOT may soon redesign it. Here's how that would work. Keep reading…
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Events: Learn the DC planning head’s visions for the future + celebrate our birthday!
GGWash has two upcoming events in the Neighborhood. You can attend both of these events, and others throughout the year, for FREE when you join the GGWash Neighborhood. Keep reading…
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DDOT wants to hear from you about new bicycle lane rules
The DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) is inviting public comments on a proposal to change regulations affecting bicycle lanes and motor vehicles. DDOT proposed regulations that would make a few broad changes that specifically address bicycle lanes. Keep reading…