We, the undersigned individuals, businesses, school administrators and residents of ANC 5E01 area strongly oppose the recommendations of DDOT to extend the Metropolitan Branch Trail on 8th Street, NE between Monroe and Franklin Streets due to undo influence, lack of adequate notification and proper representation by residents of the community.

DDOT’s proposal will: 1) Eliminate over 90 parking spaces where there is already a shortage; 2) Adversely alter traffic patterns on 7th and 8th Streets; 3) Relocation of bus stops will eliminate additional parking; 4) Hamper businesses from attracting and maintaining customers; 5) Jeopardize access to services for those requiring health care aids; 6) Cause people to have to park further from their destination in an area where there has been an uptick in shootings, murders, robberies and assaults; 7) Adversely impact the quality and character of life in the neighborhood.