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11 DC intersections that will soon be safer to walk through
Some intersections in Northeast slated to be adjusted will include a signal strategy called Leading Pedestrian Interval, or LPI, which gives pedestrians a head start.
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Thieves targeting vehicle parking permits in Southwest DC
One Southwest D.C. neighborhood has been hit by a rash of car break-ins where thieves targeted the vehicle’s parking permit.
2 years ago -
Anti-stink spraying of ginkgo trees in DC set for Monday
Though ginkgo trees are beautiful in the fall, the fruit they bear emits a putrid odor when left on the ground to rot.
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DDOT: Red-top meter enforcement in DC could start next month
The meters were installed years ago, but they have been the source of confusion for years, as the rules limiting red top meter use to those with disability parking placards or license plates have not been enforced since shortly after the program began in 2012.
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DC Streetcar hits a milestone
“We think the system is already paying for itself — it’s provided a new transit option for people in this part of town, it has also spurred economic development along the H Street Corridor,” DDOT spokesman Terry Owens said.
2 years ago -
When and where you’ll find the worst traffic congestion in DC
Drivers in D.C. are more likely to encounter traffic-clogged streets and longer-than-normal trips during the evening rush-hour commute, according to a new study on traffic congestion released by the District Department of Transportation.
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DDOT’s advice for avoiding inauguration traffic: ‘Plan ahead’
Leif Dormsjo, director of the D.C. Department of Transportation, explains where and when streets will be closed for the inauguration, and how Metro might not be a bad choice for getting around.
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DC allows construction work between MLK holiday and inauguration
D.C. transportation leaders are changing course, and will allow construction crews to continue working on District roads between the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and Inauguration Day.
2 years ago -
Rats be gone: More DC alleys to get makeover
The District has repaired and renovated more than 300 alleys since the launch of “Alleypalooza” in 2015.
2 years ago -
Demand-based parking meter prices take effect in downtown DC
A new parking meter rate schedule starts Monday in the city’s Penn Quarter and Chinatown neighborhoods.
3 years ago -
DDOT to change rush-hour signaling ahead of hectic Friday commute
With afternoon traffic expected to pick up early on Friday, the District Department of Transportation plans to switch traffic signals on major roads to rush-hour timing several hours earlier than usual.
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Rules changing for DC’s red-top parking meters
Red-top parking meters for the handicapped have been in place in D.C. for a few years, but because the rules have lagged, the meters have been available to anyone. That will soon change.
3 years ago -
Want to get a job? Get a CDL
District Department of Transportation chief said the city is having a difficult time hiring for maintenance activities in the highway environment for commercial driver’s licenses.
3 years ago -
Beach Drive travelers urged to plan ahead for closure
National Park Service and D.C. officials urge drivers who normally travel on Beach Drive as part of their commute to plan ahead for the long-term road closure that starts on Thursday.
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Daily DC streetcar service starts Sunday
Beginning Sunday, the DC Streetcar will operate seven days a week, and the addition of another car will mean more frequent service.
3 years ago
