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Councilmember Grosso introduces legislation to improve pedestrian safety with extended curbs

Press Release May 7, 2019

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2019 Contact:Matthew Nocella Councilmember Grosso introduces legislation to improve pedestrian safety with extended curbs Washington, D.C. – Councilmember David Grosso today introduced legislation that…

Councilmember Allen introduces Vision Zero Omnibus bill

Press Release May 7, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2019 Contact: Erik Salmi Councilmember Allen introduces Vision Zero Omnibus bill Today, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) introduced a bill overhauling the District’s approach to reducing the…

Washington Post: Dedicated bus lanes coming to H and I streets this summer

Editor May 3, 2019

Enforcement is key to the success of dedicated lanes in one of the busiest transit corridors in the city, advocates say.

Curbed: D.C. permits almost 5K shared electric scooters and electric bikes on city streets

Editor May 1, 2019

The city has issued permits for an additional 735 dockless vehicles to be deployed in the District

DCist: ‘I’m Not Married To The Wendy’s’: A Look At The Latest Plans For Dave Thomas Circle

Editor Apr 30, 2019

Nick Sementelli considers himself a confident cyclist, but the Eckington resident says he won’t bike through the intersection of New York and Florida avenues Northeast, where “drivers persistently try to beat lights … and violate the law…

UrbanTurf: The Plans to Redesign Dave Thomas Circle

Editor Apr 30, 2019

On Monday night, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) unveiled how the city plans to redesign the site colloquially known as "Dave Thomas Circle".

WTOP: Neighbors review options to overhaul chaotic ‘Dave Thomas Circle’

Editor Apr 30, 2019

It’s a bottleneck for commuters that threatens safety, especially for pedestrians and bicyclists, but the District is promising improvements to the tangled crossroads where New York and Florida Avenues meet at First Street, NE and…

DDOT to Begin Spraying Ginkgo Trees

Press Release Apr 30, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2019 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens DDOT to Begin Spraying Ginkgo Trees (Washington DC) -- The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin the annual spraying of the…

WTOP: 2 DC residents join forces to paint crosswalk after pedestrian’s death

Editor Apr 29, 2019

After two men worked together to paint a crosswalk on a Southeast D.C. street, a District Department of Transportation spokesperson issued a statement saying the agency “will be investigating the location to see if additional markings,…

Curbed: Public meeting about New Jersey Avenue NW safety improvements set for May 2

Editor Apr 29, 2019

Construction on the multimodal project is anticipated to start this year

DDOT Celebrates Arbor Day with Festival, Growing Tree Canopy

Press Release Apr 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2019 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens DDOT Celebrates Arbor Day with Festival, Growing Tree Canopy (Washington, DC) — Today, the District Department of Transportation celebrates…

Washington Business Journal: K Street parking lanes would go bye-bye under Bowser proposal

Editor Apr 25, 2019

K Street NW’s parking and service lanes would go away under a proposal from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Curbed: D.C. officials take steps to make streets safer after recent traffic deaths and activist…

Editor Apr 25, 2019

Lawmakers and transportation planners are floating short- and long-term fixes for dangerous roads

WAMU: K Street Is Getting A Redesign — And Buses And Bikes Are Top Priority

Editor Apr 25, 2019

K Street is one of the most congested and confusing thoroughfares in D.C.’s core. But a major redesign aims to reduce that congestion by prioritizing buses.

WTOP: K Street could see major traffic changes if DC mayor gets her way

Editor Apr 25, 2019

If you wanted to slow down legislation moving through Capitol Hill, you might go visit one of the lobbyists working out of an office on K Street. If you wanted to experience an egregiously slow commute with the occasional illegal turn,…

Mayor Bowser Highlights Investment to Transform Downtown DC with K Street Transitway Project

Press Release Apr 24, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 24, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Terry Owens (DDOT) Mayor Bowser Highlights Investment to Transform Downtown DC with K Street Transitway Project Project builds on the Mayor’s Commitment to…

WAMU: After Cyclist Death, District Looks At Quicker Fixes To Florida Avenue

Editor Apr 23, 2019

A crash that killed a cyclist over the weekend on Florida Avenue NE in D.C. is spurring new consideration for the road.

Washington Post: D.C. lawmakers push road safety bills after fatal crashes

Editor Apr 23, 2019

Drivers struck and killed a cycling activist and a pedestrian over Easter weekend.

WTOP: Latest deaths on DC roads prompt council action

Editor Apr 23, 2019

The latest round of deaths on D.C. roads is prompting a renewed push for safety changes from the D.C. Council.

Emergency Legislation Aims to Force Faster Redesign of Florida Avenue, NE

Press Release Apr 23, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2019 Contact: Erik Salmi Emergency Legislation Aims to Force Faster Redesign of Florida Avenue, NE Lack of transit equity in road design leads to high speeds, pedestrian and bicycle fatalities…

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District Links: Environmental groups battle Bowser budget proposals; funding bill with DC budget riders clears House…

Apr 17, 2026 12

The House Appropriations Committee is slated to act Tuesday or Wednesday on the fiscal year 2027 funding bill that includes DC appropriations — as well as a slate of DC-related budget riders.

District Links: Bowser extends juvenile curfew; monumental arch gains nod; House appropriations panel looks to include…

Apr 16, 2026 18

The Republican-run House Appropriations Committee this morning released the text of a proposed fiscal year 2027 funding bill that includes appropriations for DC — with the broad array of riders…

District Links: Mayor says she expects to invoke 15-day emergency to extend curfew zones; Pinto apologizes for posting…

Apr 15, 2026 12

With current legislative authority for expanded juvenile curfews set to expire at midnight, Mayor Muriel Bowser said today that she's likely to declare a 15-day public emergency in order to…

District Links: White calls for Pinto to withdraw from delegate’s race over release of personal info; BZA lacks…

Apr 14, 2026 18

Robert White — one of two sitting councilmembers vying to become the DC's next delegate to Congress — is calling on his Ward 2 colleague Brooke Pinto to drop out of the race after her campaign posted…

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