Posts tagged Ddot
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17th Street in Dupont could get a protected bikeway
DC bike planners are considering a two-way protected bikeway on 17th Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood and farther south. Let's make it happen! Keep reading…
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Here are four achievable ways to build a better bus system
DC can join the ranks of cities that have strengthened their bus systems to more effectively serve their residents by following industry best practices, such as making schedules easier for passengers to follow and changing how routes run through downtown. Keep reading…
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DDOT has a plan for a new New York Ave trail, but no funding
The DC Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to create a separated space for cyclists and pedestrians along one of the most inhospitable corridors to non-motorized traffic in the city. Now they just need the money. Keep reading…
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‘MPD WILL NOT APPROVE’ a parklet for Park(ing) Day, says permit reviewer who didn’t get the memo
Park(ing) Day in DC is Friday. Last year, 34 mini-parks sprouted up during the day in street parking spaces from Tenleytown to the Navy Yard. DC has officially embraced this, but one permit reviewer for the Metropolitan Police Department apparently didn't get the memo. Keep reading…
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Why does this protected bikeway flip from one side of M Street NE to the other?
Ride a bike along M Street NE from NoMa toward Union Market and you can enjoy a nice protected bikeway. But when you get to 3rd Street NE, suddenly—huh? The bikeway switches to the other side of the street. What's up with that? Keep reading…
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How to make “dockless” bikeshare good for DC
In a few weeks, you'll likely have more choices for bicycling around DC, as two “dockless” bike sharing companies pilot their services from September to April. DC wants suggestions on how to ensure these services are good for residents and don't cause problems; DC Sustainable Transportation (DCST) has created a white paper of recommendations. Keep reading…
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Gawk at DC’s beautiful new design for the South Capitol Street bridge
DC's design for the new Frederick Douglass Bridge is a soaring marvel of modern aesthetics. Keep reading…
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Here’s how Grant and Sherman circles will become easier to bike
Bicycling and safety improvements are coming to Grant and Sherman circles in DC's Petworth neighborhood. But concerns over traffic delays during a trial this summer means that Grant Circle is won't get a protected bike lane. Keep reading…
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A bus lane on H Street NW and bikeway on Pennsylvania Avenue would kick ass
Over 49,000 people who ride the bus on H and I Streets NW past the White House could see their travel sped up by 30-50% with a bus lane. Another 40,000 would gain 15% travel time. Good news: DDOT wants to build it! Keep reading…
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Help push for a dedicated bus lane on H Street NW!
Should buses going east-west through downtown DC get stuck in traffic, or move more quickly? If you said “quickly,” your voice is needed this Thursday at a public meeting for DC's “Downtown West Transportation Study.” Keep reading…