Traffic safety meeting for New Hampshire & Taylor on Jan 11

Traffic safety meeting for New Hampshire & Taylor on Jan 11

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Karen Livingston (ANC 4C06) is hosting a Zoom call with DDOT to discuss community concerns around pedestrian safety at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 7th and Taylor Streets NW. The call is Thursday, January 11th at 7:30pm via Zoom.

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Reader Request: What's with the lights at 13th, Kansas & Quebec — oh, and at Florida & 9th?

Reader Request: What's with the lights at 13th, Kansas & Quebec — oh, and at Florida & 9th?

A reader sent me an email asking a complicated question about how the traffic patterns and lights are meant to work at 13th and Quincy Streets and Kansas Avenue. Then, as a quick follow up, what’s going on with the new lanes at 9th and Florida?

So I asked DDOT…

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Join your neighbors for a 311 "Sidewalk Palooza" and fix up the sidewalks

Join your neighbors for a 311 "Sidewalk Palooza" and fix up the sidewalks

ANC Commissioners Jonah Goodman and Alan Wehler, along with Brittany Kademian (VP of Petworth Peanuts and ANC 4C05 candidate) are organizing an afternoon to fix the neighborhood sidewalks. They’re inviting everyone to come out to Grand Circle on Monday, October 17th from 5-6pm to join the fun.

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DDOT approves speed humps / tables (NOI updates)

DDOT approves speed humps / tables (NOI updates)

Since June 15, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has formally or preliminarily approved ten individual speed humps or speed tables on 10 separate blocks located within Brightwood Park and Petworth.

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PSA: Piney Branch is going to be a mess next week

PSA: Piney Branch is going to be a mess next week

DDOT sent out a notice that Piney Branch, from Arkansas to Beach Drive is going to have temporary lane closures starting Tuesday, May 31st through Friday, June 3rd as they work on the 16th Street bridge repair work.

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Park(ing) Day comes to Kennedy Street on Friday the 17th

Park(ing) Day comes to Kennedy Street on Friday the 17th

Park(ing) Day is coming to Kennedy Street from 9-4pm on Friday, September 17th. Originally started in San Francisco, Park(ing) Day is used to reimagine how public spaces like street parking can be activated for people rather than vehicle parking.

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Park(ing) Day 2021 is popping up around town on September 17; here's how to take over a parking spot

Park(ing) Day 2021 is popping up around town on September 17; here's how to take over a parking spot

Originally started in San Francisco, Park(ing) Day is used to reimagine how public spaces like street parking can be activated for people rather than vehicle parking. In the past, pop-up parklets have been used for fitness classes, community meetings, art, showcases for upcoming projects and programs, expanded seating areas, and changed how DC streets are used.

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Your DC residential parking permit is going to be more expensive

Your DC residential parking permit is going to be more expensive

The DC Department of Transportation announced that Residential Parking Permit fees are going up on June 1st.

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DDOT says you can use your visitor parking passes into 2021

DDOT says you can use your visitor parking passes into 2021

Each November, we remind you to sign up or reapply for a Visitor Parking Pass (VPP) if you live on a block that requires a Residential Parking Permit to lawfully park on the street for more than two hours. If you have RPP, then you normally apply for a free Visitor Parking Pass (VPP) or guests who stay at your home. But not this year… wait until next year, says the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT).

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DDOT survey on the future of DC transporation

DDOT survey on the future of DC transporation

The DC Department of Transportation is looking for resident feedback on the future of transportation in the District.

The Mayor’s Office announced the launch of moveDC 2021, a long-range plan to set the 25-year vision for the District’s multimodal transportation system. Residents from across all eight wards who drive, walk, bike, or take public transit are being asked to provide input that will help shape the plan.

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Upshur getting repaved between Kansas & Arkansas

Upshur getting repaved between Kansas & Arkansas

ANC Commissioner Debbie Matties (4C 05) posted an email from DDOT to the Petworth listserv about upcoming repaving of Upshur Street between Kansas and Arkansas Ave. (Boy, does this stretch need to be repaved!).

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Kennedy Street & Colorado Avenue slated for construction & design changes

Kennedy Street & Colorado Avenue slated for construction & design changes

The DC Department of Transportation is holding a community meeting on Tuesday, January 21st to discuss the Reconstruction of Kennedy Street NW Phase II Project.

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Detours, bus routes, street closures, and towing details for October 5th "Open Streets" event

Detours, bus routes, street closures, and towing details for October 5th "Open Streets" event

DDOT will close three miles of Georgia Avenue on Saturday, October 5th from 8am until 6pm for their “Open Streets” event, being held from 10am until 2pm.

Bus routes, no parking and towing enforcement will all be affected.

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Help make "Open Streets" great for your community -- volunteer!

Help make "Open Streets" great for your community -- volunteer!

Volunteer for the Open Streets project put together by the Mayor’s office and DDOT on October 5th and help make it a great event for your neighbors. You’ll get swag, a warm feeling of being involved, and will have time to enjoy the event, too!

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