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Dec 15, 2021

Say Goodbye To Reversible Lanes On Connecticut Avenue, And Hello To A Bike-Friendly Redesign

The plan aims to avoid the confusion for many drivers over lane changes during morning and evening rush hours, and will add one-way protected bike lanes in both directions.

Mar 02, 2021

Cyclist Dies In Collision With Children’s National Hospital Bus Driver

Armando Martinez-Ramos died from injuries sustained during the collision.

Nov 06, 2020

DDOT Retimes Traffic Signals In NW D.C. With Pedestrians, New 20 MPH Speed Limit In Mind

The last retiming of the network was in 2016.

Dec 18, 2014

Fewer Motorists Dying In D.C. Area, But Pedestrians And Cyclists Fail To See ‘Comparable Progress’

Especially Hispanic and black pedestrians.

Dec 01, 2014

Pedestrian-Vehicle Incident That Left Capitol Hill Resident Dead Under Investigation

No charges have been filed at this time, according to police.

Nov 28, 2014

With One Month Left In The Year, Nearly 500 Pedestrians And Cyclists Have Been Struck

At least seven pedestrians and one cyclist have been killed.

Nov 25, 2014

Contributory Negligence Bill Fails To Move Forward Once Again

Until next year!

Jan 07, 2014

Boy Struck By Car In Brightwood Tuesday Morning

This year, DCist will attempt to document all incidents where pedestrians in D.C. are struck by cars on a map.

Jul 29, 2013

Bike and Pedestrian Councils Call for More Speed Cameras Days After Pedestrian Killed on Eastern Avenue NE

The D.C. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Councils sent a letter to the D.C. Council today recommending the city continue its expansion of speed camera installation.

Apr 01, 2013

D.C. Launches Website to Curb Car-Related Fatalities

The District Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Police Department launched a website today geared toward reducing the number of automobile-related fatalities in the District.

 
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