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Aug 09, 2022

Adams Morgan’s 18th Street Will Be Closed To Cars Several Sundays This Year

The busy Adams Morgan stretch of road will be open to pedestrians, and closed to vehicles, for three Sundays through October.

Sep 30, 2021

Here’s What’s Happening At D.C.’s Second Major ‘Open Streets’ Event On Georgia Avenue This Saturday

It’s the second time in three years that D.C. will fully close three miles of Georgia Avenue, though the pandemic did lead to other experiments with streets and sidewalks.

Jun 29, 2021

DDOT Won’t Yet Commit To Rebuilding Collapsed Pedestrian Bridge, Citing Low Usage

Plus, DDOT highlights its bridge inspection program, saying only five other bridges out of 200+ are rated “poor.” All in the process of being replaced.

Aug 22, 2019

Here’s What This Map Of D.C. Intersections Says About Our Streets

Many of D.C.’s quirkiest street intersections weren’t designed with humans in mind, according to Gabe Klein, former chief of the District Department of Transportation.

Dec 16, 2015

With Vision Zero Plan, D.C. Plans To Eliminate Traffic Fatalities By 2024

Mayor Muriel Bowser and DDOT released an action plan today to bring the Swedish concept to D.C. and reach zero deaths or serious injuries to users of the city’s transportation systems.

Sep 09, 2014

Map: Here’s Where Pedestrians And Cyclists Have Been Struck This Year

At least 350 pedestrians and cyclists have been struck by primarily by drivers of vehicles.

Jul 07, 2014

Safety Improvements Planned After Another College Park Pedestrian Death

This includes a barrier to deter mid-block crossings.

Jun 04, 2014

Five-Year-Old Boy Hit By Vehicle On Benning Road NE

He was taken to a local hospital.

May 30, 2014

D.C.’s Comprehensive, Long-Term Transportation Plan Comes With $54 Billion Price Tag

So many cycle tracks!

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.

 
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