Posts tagged New York Avenue
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Get the details on the latest design plans for Dave Thomas Circle
On May 17 the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) released the latest renderings for the redesign project at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues NE, known by many as “Dave Thomas Circle”. Keep reading…
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DDOT offers a look at the latest Dave Thomas Circle redesign plans
Those itching to see the progress made on the redesign project at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues NE, known by many as “Dave Thomas Circle” may soon get their chance. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is holding a public meeting Monday, May 17, to discuss the preliminary design proposal for the project. Keep reading…
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Our 2018 endorsements for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions in Ward 5
Bloomingdale, Trinidad, Brookland, Fort Totten — these are a few of the neighborhoods included in Ward 5, which covers much of Northeast DC. There are 16 contested races for the ward's Advisory Neighborhood Commissions this year, some with four different candidates running! Out of these, we found seven who deserve your vote. Keep reading…
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DC narrows alternatives for the “Dave Thomas Circle” revamp to two
That odd island of land with the Wendy's stuck in the middle of Florida and New York Avenue has been confounding commuters for decades. Both proposals DDOT is considering provide more space for pedestrians and cyclists while also attempting to improve circulation through the intersection. Keep reading…
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The developers of Union Market want DC to pay for more parking
The DC Council appears to be moving forward with plans to update Union Market, including a $36 million underground parking facility. Critics say the city should incentivize alternative forms of transportation instead of subsidizing private parking. Keep reading…
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DDOT has a plan for a new New York Ave trail, but no funding
The DC Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to create a separated space for cyclists and pedestrians along one of the most inhospitable corridors to non-motorized traffic in the city. Now they just need the money. Keep reading…
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Megabus drivers keep crashing on H Street. Why?
Last week, for the second time in less than two months, a Megabus was involved in a crash on H Street NE that shut down the busy thoroughfare for several hours. Is this an H Street problem, or a Megabus problem? Keep reading…
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New York Ave is a terrible place to walk, but better sidewalks are coming
Plans are underway to make a car-oriented stretch of New York Avenue NE and its surrounding streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The most visible element of the project will be new bike infrastructure in the area, but residents are also concerned about making it easier to walk along the street. That’s a big priority for the District Department of Transportation as well. Keep reading…
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5 ways to fix DC’s awful “Dave Thomas Circle” at Florida and New York Avenues
The intersection of Florida Avenue and New York Avenues NE has long been the scourge of neighborhood residents and drivers alike. The District Department of Transportation is considering five options for redesigning it. Keep reading…
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New York Ave NE might get a bike trail or protected bikeway
New York Avenue NE is one of DC’s most car-oriented and high-speed roads, and right now the only way to bike along it is to share the street with cars. That could change, though, as the District Department of Transportation is considering adding a bike trail or protected bikeway to the corridor. Keep reading…