District Department of Transportation (DDOTDC)
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The survey for the North Capitol Street Corridor Study closes today! Share your feedback + join us this Saturday (7/18) at📍Reservoir Park Rec, 10 Lower Service Court NW, from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM for a meeting on the proposed sidewalk concepts. We want to hear from you! 🔗 northcapitolstudy.ddot.dc.gov
The Connecticut Avenue Streetscape & Deckover Project reached a milestone, installing steel girders! These will support the deckover and transform the corridor with adding public space! + Road closures are in effect as crews continue work on the project phase. 🔗 connave-streetscape.ddot.dc.gov
DC, plan for a safe and sober ride home this July 4th, courtesy of @wrap-org.bsky.social's #SoberRide. Details👇
Celebrate Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙 #DDOTDC services will modify hours as we celebrate the 4th of July. This holiday is for time with family, friends, fireworks, and freedom. Celebrate responsibly: Take Metro, use a designated driver, or sober ride. 🔗 mayor.dc.gov/release/modi...
Tonight (6/30): Join #DDOTDC for a virtual public meeting on Phase II of the North Capitol Street Corridor Study! We'll discuss the concept for widening sidewalks and improving safety in the area. 🗓️ Tuesday, June 30, 2026 🕛 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 🔗 northcapitolstudy.ddot.dc.gov
Progress Update: The Pennsylvania & Potomac Avenue SE Intersection Improvement Project is near 75% complete (construction started Feb 2025)! We’re delivering: ✅ADA-compliant sidewalks & ramps ✅New traffic signals + signage + streetlights ✅Landscaping + a new park 🔗 tinyurl.com/penn-potomac-se
Team #DDOTDC invites you to a virtual public meeting for Phase II of the North Capitol Street Corridor Study! This is your chance to share feedback on sidewalk widening and multimodal improvements. 🗓️ June 30, 2026 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 🔗 tinyurl.com/NorthCapitol...
Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth, honoring the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the US in 1865. This #FreedomDay is a time to reflect on our journey toward equality and justice. DDOT is proud to join DC in commemorating this historic moment. 🖤💚❤️
Happy Pride, DC! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️We're excited to join this year's Capital Pride Parade, celebrating alongside the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, at 3 PM, as we come together to support. Riding 🚲's to the Parade? Pro tip: Use our CaBi valet at 16th & R St NW from 12–8 PM.
Applications are open for the Autonomous Vehicle Observation Zone Challenge! Join us for a virtual info session today (6/11) at 4 PM to learn more. During this session, you'll get info on: ✅ Challenge objective ✅ Application Process ✅ Evaluation Criteria Visit us-ignite.org/avochallenge for details.
The draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is now open for public comment until 6/22. The STIP details investments for all federally funded transportation projects in DC over the next 4 years, including roads and more. Join us tonight (6/4) to learn more. 🔗 movedc.dc.gov/pages/dc-stip.
Happy #AANHPI Heritage Month! DDOT celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and powerful contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Thank you to our AANHPI team members who help shape DC’s infrastructure and keep our city moving every day.
Tonight (5/27): Join #DDOTDC for a virtual public meeting on the 18th Street NW Restriping Plan. We’re reviewing proposed changes to curbside operations and roadway markings to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Details: tinyurl.com/18thStNWRest...
Team #DDOTDC honors the fallen who gave everything for our nation. Non-essential road/alley/sidewalk work is suspended today. Expect heavy traffic for the National Memorial Day Parade, and take public transit if possible. Visit 🔗 tinyurl.com/DCGovMemoria... for more service info.
Join team #DDOTDC for a meeting on the Missouri Ave NW Trail Connection Project! Learn about the project, and share your feedback on improving safety and connectivity along the corridor. 📅 June 17, 2026 ⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM 📍 Emery Heights Community Center 🔗 tinyurl.com/MissouriAveT...
🚨ICYMI: Last Friday, DDOT, @DowntownDCBID, & district residents celebrated 2026 Bike to Work Day, to promote cycling as a safe and reliable transit method and commuting choice. Rolling into warmer months, we want commuters to continue considering biking to and from work.🌤️🚴♀️🚴♂️ #BTWD2026
Businesses, property managers, and organizations in DC can continue to apply for DDOT’s NEVI grants to help expand fast EV charging across the District. Funding supports the installation of charging stations near major routes. Updated Deadline: June 16, 2026 (5PM) Learn more: nevi.ddot.dc.gov
The Bike to Work Day pit stops at Canal Park and the Wharf were wheelie busy today! Riders across DC stopped for commuter connections along the way. Visit bikelanes.ddot.dc.gov for more on our 114+ miles of bike lanes + New CaBi riders: enjoy a free 30-min ride today w/ code BTWD26CABI. Terms apply.
DDOT has launched a Micro Freight DC Pilot with Amazon. During this 10-month pilot, up to 15 e-cargo bikes will operate from a microhub in SW DC to test the impacts on last-mile delivery traffic, while collecting real data on safe and efficient operations. Learn more 🔗 ddot.dc.gov/release/ddot...
Travel Smart, Live Well! Our #goDCgo team hosted two Senior Socials with 120+ DC residents ages 60+. Seniors learned car-free ways to get around DC, connected with partners like Metro and DACL, and learned transit options for their commutes. Visit goDCgo.com to explore options.
ICYMI: A new traffic signal at New Hampshire Avenue and Taylor Street NW in #Petworth—improving safety and visibility. Installed by our Traffic Signals and Engineering Division and in coordination with Councilmember Lewis-George and ANC 4C07 Commissioner Heller. Learn more at 🔗 ddot.dc.gov.
The 2026 goDMV Commuter Competition is live, and we want to remind you that there's still time to join! Sign up for FREE and earn cash, rewards, and prizes just for using 🚍,🚴,🛴 options. Log trips in the CommuterCash app to rack up points and win big! 🔗 www.commuterconnections.org/programs-and...
At this location, trees have been planted in the lower riparian zone to help stabilize the shoreline along the Anacostia River, while the remaining upland trees will provide shade and comfort for park and walkway visitors, as well as local wildlife for generations to come. 🌳🐢 🔗https://trees.dc.gov/
Today, DDOT's Urban Forestry Division celebrated Arbor Day alongside friends from Earth Conservation Corps and PEPCO at Diamond Teague Park in Ward 8, by planting new trees in one of the District's most meaningful green spaces. For more information, visit: 🔗https://trees.dc.gov/
Happy Arbor Day, DC! Today, we recognize the incredible importance of trees in our urban landscape. At #DDOTDC, our Urban Forestry Division is working to ensure our trees are healthy, safe, and thriving. Learn more about our efforts to protect our urban forest at trees.dc.gov!
15,000 deliveries and counting! #DDOTDC marked this milestone for the E-Bike Food Delivery Pilot, helping reduce emissions while supporting delivery workers across DC. Along with LA Cleantech Incubator through the City Climate Innovation Challenge, and moving toward a more sustainable city.
Happy Earth Day! Team #DDOTDC is committed to creating a greener, more sustainable DC through our projects, programs and partnerships that expand transit options, tree canopies, and infrastructure that support the environment across all eight wards. Learn more at 🔗 ddot.dc.gov.
Starting Sunday (4/19), Team #DDOTDC will begin overnight spraying of female ginkgo trees to help reduce odor from fallen fruit. This annual treatment helps prevent fruit from forming. No need to move your vehicle. - 9 PM to 6 AM - Begins in Ward 8 🔗 ddot.dc.gov/release/ddot...
Happy DC Emancipation Day! Today (4/16), DC Government services and office hours are modified. For details, see Mayor Bowser’s release: mayor.dc.gov/release/modi....