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Many good ideas, which I will share with the consultants at the final round of public meetings Sept. 21-23 (I'll be at the one on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM at Sherwood Recreation Center, 10th & G Sts. NE).

@kk -- I was unaware that there was a 91 bus on the route described, but that would be super-convenient for my commute.

@Anon -- The idea of routing certain buses on 4th & 6th Streets NE instead of 8th was suggested. I'm not sure if using the 91 and Circulator routes instead would be any quicker, but it might produce more ridership.

The rerouting of the southbound 90s via North Capitol and New York Ave to avoid the new traffic pattern at New York and Florida was implemented without any prior announcement. I've seen the occasional bus continue straight through the new pattern via 1st St. NE (the eastbound X3 always does), but most go right on North Capitol and left on New York. Unless traffic around the Wendy's is particularly bad, I think the rerouting actually adds time to the trip and worsens congestion on the ramp from southbound North Capitol onto New York Ave (also used by southbound 80 and P6 buses). I will be sure to ask about this at the public meeting.

Overall, I think the new pattern at New York and Florida has worsened traffic rather than improving it, yet DDOT seems to be making it permanent. That's a different issue, though.

If they're going to keep the rerouting in place, why not have them turn left onto N St. NE instead of N.Y. Ave, then stop right at the New York Avenue Metro entrance, left on 2nd St, then right on Florida?

by Malcolm Kenton on Sep 10, 2010 11:07 am • link • report