A representative from the company that manages the Days Inn at 4400 Connecticut Avenue told the February 15th ANC 3F meeting that they had “thoroughly audited” safety protocols, and found […]
L2 bus stops at Cumberland and Everett Streets move so traffic signals can guard riders crossing Connecticut
The L2 Metrobus stops at Cumberland and outside the Forest Hills of DC home have been moved. The southbound Cumberland stop and shelter is now north of the Davenport intersection. […]
DDOT recommends dropping two concepts from Connecticut Ave. reversible lanes and bike lanes study
by Marlene Berlin As part of its study of alternatives to Connecticut Avenue’s reversible lanes, DDOT introduced four concepts in June for running through traffic models. The agency now proposes […]
DC’s first “slow street” gets new signs
Last June, Mayor Bowser and DDOT announced new “slow streets” around the District where the speed limits would be lowered to 15 miles per hour and vehicle traffic would be […]
DDOT wants our Slow Streets opinions and ideas
DDOT, on August 6th, announced the locations of more 15 MPH “slow streets” in the District, including three in Ward 3: 39th Street NW between Massachusetts Avenue and Fulton Street […]
DDOT considering Davenport, Chesapeake and Yuma in “slow streets” expansion
DDOT might extend the current 36th Street “slow street” to Broad Branch Road. Or mark the length of Yuma Street between Connecticut and Massachusetts Avenues with barriers and “15 mph” […]
Opinion: Yes to DC’s “slow streets,” but we’ll need more, and the laws need to catch up
by the Forest Hills Connection editors On May 29th, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DDOT announced a new 20 mile-per-hour speed limit on residential streets. They also announced that 20 miles […]
Southbound Connecticut Ave. curb lane at Veazey closed for water line work – so pedestrians can use it
DDOT recently told local leaders that WMATA would be performing emergency water work at the Van Ness Metro station and that the sidewalk south of Veazey Terrace would be closed. […]
Connecticut Ave curb work is prep for crosswalk removal and bus stop moves
The crews installing new curbs along Connecticut Avenue over the past couple of weeks were also making preparations for changes to unsignalized pedestrian crossings at Appleton and Cumberland Streets – […]
Connecticut Ave. study to expand in scope after community input
by Marlene Berlin Late last year, DDOT Transportation Planner Robyn Jackson spoke to the communities along Connecticut Avenue and asked for feedback on DDOT’s plan to study the reversible lanes […]