" The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is inviting residents to participate in a public workshop this Saturday to help identify comprehensive solutions to improve transportation in Far Northeast DC. The workshop is an important component of the Far Northeast Livability Study, which was launched last month to address issues that impact mobility, accessibility and traffic safety.
Meeting Information:
| What | Far Northeast Livability Study Public Workshop |
| When | Saturday, July 17, 2010 10 am – 1 pm |
| Where | Friendship Public Charter School - Collegiate Academy 4095 Minnesota Avenue NE |
The school is across the street from the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station on the Orange Line, and is also accessible on the Metrobus “U” routes.
More information about the Far Northeast Livability Study is available online at www.farnortheastlivability.com. The project website includes an interactive Comment Map where residents can pinpoint issues and suggest locations for transportation improvements.
Livability Program Overview
Far Northeast is one of 3 multi-neighborhood areas DDOT is currently evaluating as part of its new Livability Program. The studies will take into account recommendations from previous studies and meld them with ongoing efforts detailed in DDOT’s Action Agenda [PDF]. The studies support not only DDOT’s desire to create more “livable” spaces for residents but also US DOT’s recent Livability Initiative which includes goals to provide more transportation choices, provide more sustainable alternatives, safer streets, and improve the quality of life for citizens.A website is available that links to each study, provides information on the public outreach component, highlights discussions and recommendations, and allows for further interaction from the community. All three studies and future information on the larger Livability Program may be found at ddot.dc.gov. Click on the Livability Program icon."
