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Hill Rag: Urban Forester Steve McKindley-Ward Lives His Life Dream

Editor Sep 7, 2018

Henry David Thoreau, America’s nature writer, once wrote, “Live the life you’ve dreamed.” Steve McKindley-Ward, arborist and urban forester for DC, is following this solid advice. Steve says he has been blessed to follow his dream of having…

Capital Bikeshare Announces New e-Bike Pilot

Press Release Sep 4, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Capital Bikeshare Announces New e-Bike Pilot New vehicles begin service September 5 (Washington, DC) –Capital Bikeshare is launching…

WTOP: Construction starts Tuesday on I-295 interchange with Malcolm X Ave. SE

Editor Sep 3, 2018

WASHINGTON — The first phase of the District Department of Transportation’s work on the I-295 interchange with Malcolm X Avenue Southeast starts on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The project will take at least three years, said Diyar Bozkurt, the…

DDOT Announces Continuation of Dockless Vehicles Program

Press Release Aug 30, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens DDOT Announces Continuation of Dockless Vehicles Program Current Program Extended through December with New Requirements for Operators…

WAMU: Dockless No More? D.C. Extends Bikeshare Program, But Now Riders Must Lock Bikes To Racks

Editor Aug 30, 2018

The District announced it is extending its dockless bike and scooter pilot program through the end of the year — with one new wrinkle. Starting in September, riders will have to lock dockless bikes to racks or street signs. More permanent…

WTOP: It’s electric! DC Capital Bikeshare bikes to offer pedal assist

Editor Aug 29, 2018

WASHINGTON — The District’s bright red fleet of Capital Bikeshare bikes will soon be joined by pedal-assist versions. D.C. Department of Transportation officials won’t comment publicly, but the social media account for the program has been…

DDOT Takes Steps to Build on Success of Dupont Circle Nightlife Pick-Up Drop-Off Zone

Press Release Aug 23, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens DDOT Takes Steps to Build on Success of Dupont Circle Nightlife Pick-Up Drop-Off Zone Illegally Parked Cars Will be Towed Starting August 30…

Temporary Overnight Lane Closures on I-395 Northbound from C Street SW to New York Avenue Begin…

Press Release Aug 22, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Overnight Lane Closures on I-395 Northbound from C Street SW to New York Avenue Begin August 27 (Washington, DC) - The District…

First Phase of the I-295/Malcolm X Avenue SE Interchange Improvement Project to Begin on September 4

Press Release Aug 21, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens First Phase of the I-295/Malcolm X Avenue SE Interchange Improvement Project to Begin on September 4 (Washington DC) - The District…

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jonetta rose barras: No bus in sight

jonetta rose barras Aug 9, 2018

OK, now I am really annoyed. The DC Department of Transportation recently announced plans to create rush-hour bus lanes along 16th Street NW between Arkansas Avenue and I Street. Some people may be throwing confetti right now; don’t expect…

South Capitol Street Bridge – Temporary Lane Closures for the Week of August 6

Press Release Aug 6, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens South Capitol Street Bridge - Temporary Lane Closures for the Week of August 6 (Washington, DC)—The District Department of Transportation…

District government

City unveils 16th Street bus lane project

Andria Moore Aug 6, 2018

Local bus riders have something to look forward to: more efficient service along the often-clogged 16th Street NW corridor. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) just released preliminary designs for improving service and…

Bridge Repairs at Ramp from Ninth Street to I-395, SW Begin 8/2

Press Release Aug 2, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Bridge Repairs at Ramp from Ninth Street to I-395, SW Begin Today (Washington, DC) -- The District Department of Transportation (DDOT)…

Temporary Closures on Monroe Street NE Bridge August 2, 3-7

Press Release Aug 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Closures on Monroe Street NE Bridge August 2, 3-7 (Washington, DC) – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled…

Single Lane Closures for the Week of July 30 for South Cap Street Corridor Project

Press Release Jul 30, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Lane Closures Planned for Week of July 30 (Washington, DC) —The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close…

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Fort Totten Extension of Met Branch Trail

Press Release Jul 28, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Terry Owens (DDOT) Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Fort Totten Extension of Met Branch Trail $11 Million Extension Builds a Safer, Stronger DC for Cyclists and…

DC Streetcar to Adjust Evening Service Hours for Pepco Repairs

Press Release Jul 25, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens DC Streetcar to Adjust Evening Service Hours for Pepco Repairs Streetcar Service Will Temporarily Shift to Support Utility Work on H Street NE…

Temporary Closures on Monroe Street NE Bridge July 21 and July 23

Press Release Jul 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Closures on Monroe Street NE Bridge July 21 and July 23 (Washington, DC) – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is…

Temporary Bus Lanes and Parking Restrictions Begin on Rhode Island Ave NE July 21

Press Release Jul 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Bus Lanes and Parking Restrictions Begin on Rhode Island Ave NE July 21 (Washington,DC) -- The District Department of…

Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Onramp from Arlington Boulevard Closed July 20-23

Press Release Jul 19, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Onramp from Arlington Boulevard Closed July 20-23 (Washington, DC) -- The District Department of Transportation…

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