Posts tagged Vision Zero
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Meet the group making DC streets safer through do-it-yourself urbanism
The DC Department of Transformation—not to be confused with the District Department of Transportation—is helping cyclists and pedestrians one plunger, or traffic cone, or ad hoc handstand, at a time. What started off as a Twitter account aimed at rectifying problems with city infrastructure, DCDOTRA has grown into a prime example of tactical urbanism. Keep reading…
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Send our kids back to school with a safer K Street NE
DC traffic engineers say that a K Street NE safety project, which eliminates a rush hour driving lane and adds curb extensions and bicycle lanes, will be complete just in time for the start of the school year. Kids, parents, and other neighbors will be able to bike more safely on K Street, breathe cleaner air, and cross the street without fearing for their lives. Keep reading…
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Eight transportation projects coming to Ward 8 you should know about
Safer streets and better places to bicycle, walk, and scoot are coming to Ward 8. On Saturday, residents got to see what transportation projects are planned for their area as part of the District Department of Transportation’s Open House. Keep reading…
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Dozens memorialize two men killed by a driver while resting on a park bench
Last Thursday evening, about 50 people braved sweltering heat to memorialize two men who were struck and killed by an SUV driver at James Monroe Park on July 10. They were the 13th and 14th people to be killed in a traffic crash in the District this year. Keep reading…
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What caused a community to push for a less-safe design for Seminary Road?
The City of Alexandria wants to improve safety and connectivity along a stretch of Seminary Road east of I-395, but multiple local civic associations are opposed to its plan. Welcome to the latest chapter in the battle for a 0.9-mile section of Seminary, where coverting a single car lane on a road that’s already too wide has become surprisingly controversial. Keep reading…
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These “road diets” would make streets safer and barely affect traffic. Why do people oppose them?
Recently, some local projects to calm traffic and increase safety for all road users have been met with a surprising amount of resistence. Worse, regional officials seem to be prioritizing voices of opposition over actual studies, and it’s keeping our communities unsafe. So what can these incidents tell us? 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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East of the Anacostia residents discuss how transportation can be more equitable
Communities east of the Anacostia River have historically faced less investment from the city. The road network is largely built around automobiles, and geographic challenges like steep hills mean that getting around can be inconvenient and unsafe, especially for people walking, scooting, or bicycling. Keep reading…
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Safety updates are coming to Alabama Avenue SE where two schoolchildren were hit
Alabama Avenue SE is a heavily-trafficked east-west corridor that runs along the edge of the District near the Maryland border. The four-mile stretch from Randle Place in Ward 8 to Ridge Road in Ward 7 provides important connections to neighborhoods, commercial areas, and Metro stops east of the Anacostia. Keep reading…
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Alexandria wants to make Seminary Road safer for all travelers. Some residents aren’t happy.
Seminary Road, an important artery in the City of Alexandria, is often congested and is especially dangerous for people bicycling and walking. The city has a plan to fix a 0.9-mile section east of I-395, but some residents are vehemently opposed to it. Keep reading…