D.C.’s long-term, very expensive transportation plan seems overwhelming in its ambition.
With a $53.9 billion price tag, the plan aims to significantly decrease commuting by vehicle and give all D.C. residents access to sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes by 2040. To take the first step in the long journey, the D.C. Department of Transportation has released a two-year action plan that provides for dedicated bus lanes, improvements to structurally deficient bridges and more bike facilities.
Via DDOT.
The plan includes 36 actions in categories like capital investments, policy recommendations and citywide programs. Proposed capital investments include closing sidewalk gaps and implementing “a new system for prioritizing sidewalk repairs and maintenance”; completing the Klingle and Kenilworth Anacostia Riverwalk Trail projects and making progress on the Rock Creek and Metropolitan Branch Trail projects; installing or upgrading 15 miles of bike lanes; and installing dedicated bus lanes on Georgia Avenue from Florida Avenue to Barry Place.
Proposed new citywide programs include creating a parklet program and expanding photo-enforcement.
Mayor Gray will officially release the plan this morning. It was first reported by WAMU.
