by Marlene Berlin UPDATE (6/10/13): DDOT worked more quickly than promised, and the signs were installed shortly this story was published. The Forest Hills neighborhood is getting a new four-way […]
Crosswalk 101 For Drivers And Walkers
by Marlene Berlin Most of us walk and drive in this city, and depending on how you spend most of your time transporting yourself, you either complain about the drivers […]
Ward 3 Sidewalk Gaps Report Released
In late January, you answered our call to help Iona Senior Services’ pedestrian advocacy group identify and prioritize streets missing sidewalks on one or both sides of the streets. Now, […]
Watch Out For HAWKs
At Connecticut and Northampton, the days of flag-waving pedestrians are over. In their place is a new signal that stops traffic so they can cross more safely. It’s called a […]
Opinion: Majority support for photo enforcement
by Marlene Berlin Those who oppose photo enforcement of traffic infractions are vocal and they get a lot of press. But that doesn’t mean their opinions reflect the public’s view. […]
Clarification And Correction: Broad Branch, HAWK Signal
Clarification: In the original version of our March 27th update on the status of the Broad Branch Road rehabilitation, an email from the DDOT project leader seemed to suggest that […]
Campaign For Traffic/Pedestrian Safety In Forest Hills
Pedestrian, cyclist and general traffic safety collectively represent a serious public safety challenge for the Forest Hills community. Responding to regular concerns raised by residents during the 2012 campaign season […]
Pedestrian Update: New Sidewalks, Old Trails, New Tech
by Marlene Berlin Broad Branch Road: DDOT Project Leader Wayne Wilson has reported, “This project is in the NEPA process, and the #1 no-build alternative and the #3 build alternative […]
Opinion: Is The Post Defending Lawbreakers?
by Marlene Berlin The headline reads “District red-light cameras rake in revenue as more tickets issued last year.” The first paragraph by Ashley Halsey III begins: “The lucrative battle to […]
Group Pushes City To Address Sidewalk Gaps
by Brady Holt Current Staff Writer Pedestrian safety activists are pressing for a change in the D.C. Department of Transportation’s policy for installing new sidewalks. Currently, residents seeking sidewalks on […]