Tommy Blog Constitution Ave NE To Move to Two-Way All Day | Constitution Ave NE To Move to Two-Way All Day |
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| Written by Charles Allen | |
| Friday, 25 May 2007 | |
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Great news coming out of the DC Department of Transportation. As part of developing a comprehensive traffic calming plan for residential streets throughout Ward 6, Tommy has been pushing for Constitution Avenue, NE to be converted from a one-way morning rush hour commuter route to a two-way residential street at all times. This was a recommendation from the Captiol Hill Traffic Study. Tommy was quoted in a press release on the move saying, "In my first meeting with DDOT officials, I made this traffic pattern change a priority and appreciate DDOT expediting this move. Constitution Avenue, NE is supposed to be a residential street on Capitol Hill, not a commuter throughway. I want to continue shifting the emphasis away from finding ways to make commuters' drive easier, and focus on protecting and calming residential streets for pedestrians and residents." DDOT reports that the switch will be made on or about July 1, 2007 for traffic on Constitution Avenue, N.E. between 3rd and 14th Streets. Residents should see DDOT sign boards for both eastbound and westbound traffic go up soon to alert drivers about the upcoming change. [UPDATE, 5/25/07]: We'd be remiss if we didn't give a tip of the hat to ANC 6A and Omar Mahmud who have been dogged in advocating for this move as well. [UPDATE, 5/29/07]: The Examiner picks up the story today and includes a quote a from ANC 6A Commissioner Nicolas Alberti. One person has commented on this article. (1) Untitled 2007-05-29 08:13:00 Tommy, you're a real killjoy, getting NE Constitution Avenue changed back to a full-time two-way street. For years I've been instructing visiting drivers and cabbies: "See that 'Do Not Enter' sign? Turn in there." Seriously, this will be a great boon to neighborhood safety. Great work. |
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