PETITION TO PAUSE AND RECONSIDER COLUMBIA ROAD BUS PRIORITY PROJECT
We, the undersigned residents, businesses, and community organizations of Adams Morgan petition the Mayor, DDOT, City Council, and ANC-01-C to immediately pause and reconsider the "Columbia Road Bus Priority Project" because its design endangers pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders, and drivers. Specifically:
- Public safety will be Impaired: Residents and visitors alike, especially seniors and less able people, will be endangered every time they step off a sidewalk, by speeding cyclists, narrower parking lanes and narrower travel lanes. Pedestrian islands are not needed or safe.
- Flexibility of use will be eliminated for emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, movers, and all other users.
- Columbia Road at 50' wide is too narrow to safely support two 8'-wide bike lanes. The existing painted 6' lanes work just fine.
- Bus stops will be reduced and moved farther apart, discouraging bus use and rider safety.
- Bus Transit Times Will be Impaired: If any vehicle stops, ALL traffic will stop. The project defies its own goal to expedite bus transit times.
- Over 75 more parking spots, already scarce, will be eliminated and meter times shortened. Fewer parking spots will force more vehicles onto residential side streets. small businesses will suffer.
- Public outreach about the project has been minimal. No data or cost-benefit analysis has been presented that supports the changes being proposed.
- Project Timing Ignores heavy Adams School Construction Traffic In the 1900 and 2000 blocks– which will continue for another year or more. This project is UNSAFE.
- Hundreds of households, over 50 impacted businesses, and the Kalorama Citizens Association, have passed resolutions and/or submitted public comment that oppose the project as designed or seek major changes to this project.
- Property Values are At Risk. Elimination of over 75 more parking spaces impacts value.
- The Project is Not Needed: West of 18th St, and throughout the project area where painted bike lanes already exist, the current configuration is flexible and works well for all. Don’t change it.
(Please note your relationship to the community in your Comments - resident, senior, business, visitor, cyclist, etc)
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Reached 250 supporters
June 12, 2024
June 5, 2024
just saw we hit 100 signatures on this. people are clearly frustrated with how this plan ignores the reality of columbia road and cant believe they are still pushing it forward.
June 5, 2024
ive been reading through your messages about how these changes are going to mess up the neighborhood and honestly it just confirms why we need to keep pushing back. im working on getting a meeting set up with some local reps to show them exactly why this plan doesnt work for us.
Reached 100 supporters
June 3, 2024
185 Comments
The proposal seems to put the needs of bicyclists above those of pedestrians, especially bus riders, who are often elderly or disabled. They will have to navigate a busy bike lane open to bicycles, scooters and mopeds to reach their bus stop. It could also hurt our struggling transit system.
I am a Resident of ANC 1C01, and regular bicyclist on the existing Columbia Road bike lanes. The proposed protected lanes are unnecessary, would create a hazard for pedestrians, and would reduce the parking on which a thriving commercial corridor depends.
As a visually disabled resident I oppose this plan, especially the introduction of the dividers separating the bus lanes and the bus stops. In addition, these changes are a waste of money—there is nothing wrong with the the way Columbia Road is now.
The proposal is not in the community’s interest and will result in the loss of significant parking in an area where parking is incredibly scarce. People need their cars to get to work, school, and medical appointments! Where are we supposed to park if these spots are removed?
Resident. I am a bus rider, pedestrian, and cyclist. Shaving a few moments off of bus ride times is not a sufficient reason for the extreme measures involved in this plan. Removing bus stops will discourage use of mass transit, which is contrary to DC's and DDOT's stated goals.
This is the most stupid idea--of many stupid foad ideas.
Adams Morgan resident
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PETITION TO PAUSE AND RECONSIDER COLUMBIA ROAD BUS PRIORITY PROJECT
We, the undersigned residents, businesses, and community organizations of Adams Morgan petition the Mayor, DDOT, City Council, and ANC-01-C to immediately pause and reconsider the "Columbia Road Bus Priority Project" because its design endangers pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders, and drivers. Specifically:
- Public safety will be Impaired: Residents and visitors alike, especially seniors and less able people, will be endangered every time they step off a sidewalk, by speeding cyclists, narrower parking lanes and narrower travel lanes. Pedestrian islands are not needed or safe.
- Flexibility of use will be eliminated for emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, movers, and all other users.
- Columbia Road at 50' wide is too narrow to safely support two 8'-wide bike lanes. The existing painted 6' lanes work just fine.
- Bus stops will be reduced and moved farther apart, discouraging bus use and rider safety.
- Bus Transit Times Will be Impaired: If any vehicle stops, ALL traffic will stop. The project defies its own goal to expedite bus transit times.
- Over 75 more parking spots, already scarce, will be eliminated and meter times shortened. Fewer parking spots will force more vehicles onto residential side streets. small businesses will suffer.
- Public outreach about the project has been minimal. No data or cost-benefit analysis has been presented that supports the changes being proposed.
- Project Timing Ignores heavy Adams School Construction Traffic In the 1900 and 2000 blocks– which will continue for another year or more. This project is UNSAFE.
- Hundreds of households, over 50 impacted businesses, and the Kalorama Citizens Association, have passed resolutions and/or submitted public comment that oppose the project as designed or seek major changes to this project.
- Property Values are At Risk. Elimination of over 75 more parking spaces impacts value.
- The Project is Not Needed: West of 18th St, and throughout the project area where painted bike lanes already exist, the current configuration is flexible and works well for all. Don’t change it.
(Please note your relationship to the community in your Comments - resident, senior, business, visitor, cyclist, etc)
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 12, 2024
June 5, 2024
just saw we hit 100 signatures on this. people are clearly frustrated with how this plan ignores the reality of columbia road and cant believe they are still pushing it forward.
June 5, 2024
ive been reading through your messages about how these changes are going to mess up the neighborhood and honestly it just confirms why we need to keep pushing back. im working on getting a meeting set up with some local reps to show them exactly why this plan doesnt work for us.
Reached 100 supporters
June 3, 2024
185 Comments
I’ve lived a block away from Columbia rd for over a decade, on Adams Mill Rd. Parking (and traffic) are already a nightmare - I frequently end up parking a 20 minute walk away from my apartment. This will make that problem worse for nearby residents.
The proposal seems to put the needs of bicyclists above those of pedestrians, especially bus riders, who are often elderly or disabled. They will have to navigate a busy bike lane open to bicycles, scooters and mopeds to reach their bus stop. It could also hurt our struggling transit system.
I am a Resident of ANC 1C01, and regular bicyclist on the existing Columbia Road bike lanes. The proposed protected lanes are unnecessary, would create a hazard for pedestrians, and would reduce the parking on which a thriving commercial corridor depends.
As a visually disabled resident I oppose this plan, especially the introduction of the dividers separating the bus lanes and the bus stops. In addition, these changes are a waste of money—there is nothing wrong with the the way Columbia Road is now.
The proposal is not in the community’s interest and will result in the loss of significant parking in an area where parking is incredibly scarce. People need their cars to get to work, school, and medical appointments! Where are we supposed to park if these spots are removed?
Resident. I am a bus rider, pedestrian, and cyclist. Shaving a few moments off of bus ride times is not a sufficient reason for the extreme measures involved in this plan. Removing bus stops will discourage use of mass transit, which is contrary to DC's and DDOT's stated goals.
This is the most stupid idea--of many stupid foad ideas.
Adams Morgan resident
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I’ve lived a block away from Columbia rd for over a decade, on Adams Mill Rd. Parking (and traffic) are already a nightmare - I frequently end up parking a 20 minute walk away from my apartment. This will make that problem worse for nearby residents.