From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced it is lowering speed limits from 30 miles per hour (MPH) to 25 MPH in key corridors throughout the District to advance Mayor Bowser’s Vision Zero goals and better align with national standards in roadway safety.

“DDOT joins peer cities including New York City and Seattle by reducing the speed limit in key corridors because we know reducing speed by even five miles per hour makes a big difference in avoiding crashes and serious injury,” said DDOT Director Everett Lott.

DDOT has changed the speed limit to 25 MPH on Connecticut Avenue NW and New York Avenue NE. Future locations for speed limit reductions will include Read More

Thanks to Terry for sending from 4th and Indiana Ave, NW.

As one who has been documenting A LOT of dangerous driving over the years, all I can say is this:

We’re gonna need a third sign…

From DDOT:

“As more Washingtonians hit the streets this summer, Mayor Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) are planning a virtual summer road trip for residents as part of the District’s Vision Zero summer safety campaign. The goal: To highlight infrastructure improvements designed to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers by lowering speeds. The Mayor’s $10 million investment in smarter road design and safety interventions is a key part of her Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Read More

1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

From a press release:

“In the wake of three fatal traffic crashes in one week (one driver, one pedestrian, and one bicyclist were killed), hundreds of residents, DC Councilmembers, ANC Commissioners and advocates gather to demand swift changes to the District’s streets.

When : Friday, April 26th at 12pm Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been scooting to work for 6 months now and usually get there via the bike lane on M street. I have been nearly hit 3 times this week alone because trucks are consistently parking (illegally) at the end of a protected bike lane IN THE MERGING AREA where cars traveling west-bound on M need to get in the right turn lane to get onto 24th street. Read More