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May 25, 2023

Five Things We Learned From D.C. Council’s Roundtable On Dangerous Driving And Traffic Enforcement

Councilmember Charles Allen wants to address lawless driving, poor ticket collecting, fake license plates and more.

Mar 16, 2023

D.C. Auditor Report: Vision Zero Program Didn’t Have Enough Funding, Staffing To Succeed

“The Bowser Administration failed to follow the ambitious announcement in 2015 with appropriate resources in both funding and manpower,” D.C.’s auditor Kathy Patterson said in a statement Thursday.

Jan 02, 2023

More Than 300 People Were Killed On Local Roads In 2022

While some jurisdictions like D.C. saw fewer traffic deaths, the region as a whole saw high numbers for the second consecutive year.

Nov 17, 2022

Big Changes To North Capitol Street And I-295 Among Possible Projects With New Federal Infrastructure Funds

A task force has laid out 17 projects that it recommends D.C. spend new federal infrastructure funds on, from expanded broadband to new boathouses on the Anacostia River.

Oct 28, 2022

D.C. Revamps Vision Zero Effort

The D.C. Department of Transportation has released a reimagined plan for Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate all traffic deaths in the city.

Aug 25, 2022

Traffic Violence Changed Their Lives Permanently. They Hope Drivers Heed Their Warnings

We spoke to five people who had lost a loved one or were hit themselves by a driver. One woman says even four years after her crash, “I feel a lot more comfortable. But I still don’t feel safe.”

Mar 11, 2022

Driver Crashes Into Chevy Chase Restaurant, Killing Two And Injuring Others

The Metropolitan Police Department says that the incident does not appear to be intentional, and that the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Jan 07, 2022

2021 Was Deadliest Year On The D.C. Roads Since 2007, Following Regional, National Trends

D.C., Prince William County, and Prince George’s County all saw high numbers of fatalities this year.

Dec 16, 2021

New D.C. Council Bills Aim To Tackle Traffic Safety Around Schools

The proposed legislation comes as D.C. has seen the most traffic fatalities in 14 years.

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.

 
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