Per the discussion in previous posts here, all the ANCs along Connecticut Avenue–3C, 3F and 3/4G–have passed resolutions calling for a comprehensive study of Connecticut Avenue, including the potential of a protected bicycle lane on this key thoroughfare. In response, DDOT has put together a draft RFP to study the issue and presented the concept …
W3BA Steering Committee meeting November 25, 2018 Attendees: Josh Rising, Ed Carley, Ryan Keefe, Emily Curley, Paul DeMaio, Steve Seelig, Tom Quinn, Troy Kravitz, Brett Young, Talia Coutin Updates Conn Ave DDOT presented at ANC 3C last week. DDOT will draw on federal funds. Main focus is on the reversible traffic lane. Total cost of …
(Click on the link in recent posts or in the title to see the photos.) Sometimes it is the little things! W3BA has been advocating for new bike racks throughout Ward 3. This week DDOT installed racks in at least eight new locations in Chevy Chase DC. Thanks DDOT! Infrastructure like this makes cycling so …
All–our next W3BA Steering Committee meeting will be held on Sunday November 24, from 7:00-8:30 PM. We rotate around the Ward…this one will be held at Chatter in Friendship Heights (5247 Wisconsin Avenue). Hope to see you there!
Quick update on the status of getting a protected bicycle lane on Connecticut Avenue: All three ANC’s along Connecticut Avenue in Ward 3—ANC 3C, ANC 3F, and ANC 3G—have all passed resolutions calling on the city to conduct a comprehensive traffic study of Connecticut Avenue; the study needs to include looking at a protected bicycle …
As DC moves forward with its plan to expand dockless bikeshare, it sure looks like the model the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will follow will be to permit only those companies whose bikes can be locked in a secure manner. See recent Press Release. This will put even more pressure on cyclists throughout the City …
Ward 3 Bicycle Advocates (W3BA) are a group of citizens of D.C.’s Ward 3 working together to make Ward 3 a better place for people of all ages and abilities to get around on bicycles. To join the W3BA listserv, send a blank email to w3ba-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. With any specific questions, please email ward3ba@gmail.com. Let us …
Ward 3 Bicycle Advocates (W3BA) is a new group focused on expediting improvement in the Ward 3 cycling infrastructure, a place blessed with great roads for drivers but with surprisingly few cycling-specific routes. We intend to work closely with existing city-wide and local organizations like WABA, Ward 3 Vision, DDOT and local elected representatives to …