In 2010, a traffic study of Maryland Ave was done by DDOT. The results from this study convinced a relatively small percentage of the community to vote for a plan to implement a "road diet" to reduce the number of lanes on Maryland Ave NE.
We are residents in the Maryland Avenue NE neighborhood who are concerned that the proposed changes are based on incomplete and outdated research. Additionally, very few people were involved with the decision to move forward with the plans, and we feel not enough focus was placed on cost, effectiveness, or negative impact to neighboring streets.
Our goal is to ensure as many residents in neighborhoods affected by the changes are aware of the plan and are given the opportunity to voice their opinions.
We all agree safety is a concern, however, we feel that the developers need to re-evaluate their traffic study to address current changes to the neighborhood affecting traffic flow and patterns.
Updates
August 14, 2016
The momentum is undeniable now. People are finally seeing that the current plan ignores our neighborhood reality.
36 Comments
As someone who lives on Elliott Street, I'm concerned that the traffic at the east end of Maryland Avenue will be so congested that we won't be able to get on our own street without waiting in that traffic. Worse yet, people will, no doubt, use our street to bypass the this congestion.
I think there should be a clear cost-benefit comparison between implementing a "road diet" option vs implementing traditional safety measures. The "road diet" option sounds like it'll be less efficient from a budget and impact standpoint.
I agree that safety is paramount but I oppose the road diet unless it is first tested as a pilot to determine actual traffic flows & the impact on neighboring streets. The bike lanes are not as crucial because there are bike lanes on nearby G Street NE, which has lower traffic volume & does not service a bus route.
This plan would surely adversely affect the parking situation for my church, Purity Baptist Church 1325 Maryland Ave. NE
Parking is currently an issue and by reducing lanes will only create additional issues especially during emergencies i.e. funerals, emergency vehicles, senior drop-off/pickup, etc. Also, adding bike lanes will only add fuel to the fire..
Where is the volume of cars that use Maryland Ave during peak rush hour times supposed to go? H St and C St are already also congested.
its instructive and enlightening that the opponents of the road diet project on this site have to rely on lies, fear, hatred of bicyclists, and largely don't even live in the community. The fear of some their multi-million dollar homes will go down in value and the worth of their home is more important than peoples lives is even more amazing! LOL - good luck! You have convinced me this project is a great idea. Faster roads, more double parking, and selfishness for all!! Sounds like a winner to me!
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In 2010, a traffic study of Maryland Ave was done by DDOT. The results from this study convinced a relatively small percentage of the community to vote for a plan to implement a "road diet" to reduce the number of lanes on Maryland Ave NE.
We are residents in the Maryland Avenue NE neighborhood who are concerned that the proposed changes are based on incomplete and outdated research. Additionally, very few people were involved with the decision to move forward with the plans, and we feel not enough focus was placed on cost, effectiveness, or negative impact to neighboring streets.
Our goal is to ensure as many residents in neighborhoods affected by the changes are aware of the plan and are given the opportunity to voice their opinions.
We all agree safety is a concern, however, we feel that the developers need to re-evaluate their traffic study to address current changes to the neighborhood affecting traffic flow and patterns.
Updates
August 14, 2016
The momentum is undeniable now. People are finally seeing that the current plan ignores our neighborhood reality.
36 Comments
No road diet! Taxpayers are entitled to notice of proposed road changes which such severe impact and an entitled to an opportunity to express their concerns and opinions. Neither happened here.
As someone who lives on Elliott Street, I'm concerned that the traffic at the east end of Maryland Avenue will be so congested that we won't be able to get on our own street without waiting in that traffic. Worse yet, people will, no doubt, use our street to bypass the this congestion.
I think there should be a clear cost-benefit comparison between implementing a "road diet" option vs implementing traditional safety measures. The "road diet" option sounds like it'll be less efficient from a budget and impact standpoint.
I agree that safety is paramount but I oppose the road diet unless it is first tested as a pilot to determine actual traffic flows & the impact on neighboring streets. The bike lanes are not as crucial because there are bike lanes on nearby G Street NE, which has lower traffic volume & does not service a bus route.
This plan would surely adversely affect the parking situation for my church, Purity Baptist Church 1325 Maryland Ave. NE
Parking is currently an issue and by reducing lanes will only create additional issues especially during emergencies i.e. funerals, emergency vehicles, senior drop-off/pickup, etc. Also, adding bike lanes will only add fuel to the fire..
Where is the volume of cars that use Maryland Ave during peak rush hour times supposed to go? H St and C St are already also congested.
its instructive and enlightening that the opponents of the road diet project on this site have to rely on lies, fear, hatred of bicyclists, and largely don't even live in the community. The fear of some their multi-million dollar homes will go down in value and the worth of their home is more important than peoples lives is even more amazing! LOL - good luck! You have convinced me this project is a great idea. Faster roads, more double parking, and selfishness for all!! Sounds like a winner to me!
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No road diet! Taxpayers are entitled to notice of proposed road changes which such severe impact and an entitled to an opportunity to express their concerns and opinions. Neither happened here.