DDOT Traffic Advisory For S.D Ave Final Configuration

From DDOT:

                                                          ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

             Temporary Closures and Final Traffic Pattern Shift Set for South Dakota Avenue, NE

  Traffic Pattern Shifts for South Dakota Ave and Riggs Rd NE (Washington, D.C.) are scheduled to finalize on June 25th. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be installing the final asphalt pavement on South Dakota Avenue, NE between Riggs Road and Kennedy Street.  This activity marks the final major milestone in the completion of the Riggs Road and South Dakota Ave intersection reconstruction project in northeast Washington. While this paving activity takes place there will be intermittent lane closures and temporary traffic pattern shifts on South Dakota Avenue, NE.   At a minimum one traffic lane will be kept open in each direction at all times.  Once the pavement process is complete, traffic will be shifted into the final configuration. Variable message signs will be in place to guide motorists through the area.  Drivers and pedestrians are urged to stay alert and use caution when traveling by the work zone.

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  While the shift to the final traffic pattern means the end moving the street acesse around, it does not mean the end of construction.  However it is a good sign that the end is nearing!

ANC 5A Monthy Community Meeting

There is a an ANC 5A meeting this Wednesday, June 27, at 6:30PM. The meeting will be held at the  Hospital for Sick Children located at  1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE. Guest Speakers will include Councilmember at large Michael Brown and Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie.  Costco will also be there to present their case for approval of an ABC Liquor License.
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New Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Locations

MPD has sent out a list of the newest automated speed enforcement camera locations across the city.  Per the MPD release, "the 30 day educational phase will commence on May 7, 2012, when violators will begin receiving warning citations. On June 6, 212, MPD will begin issuing live moving citations to violators."
See the below image for exact locations, and good luck!

Temporary Closure Planned for Chillum Pl NE, May 24-26

  Starting tomorrow (May 24, 2012) Chillum Place, NE will be temporarily closed south of Riggs Road, NE. Weather and construction conditions permitting, DDOT will close Chillum Place, NE south of Riggs Road, NE between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to connect a new water pipe to the existing system.   The same stretch of Chillum Place will close again starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday May 25, 2012 and will reopen by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday May 26, 2012 to complete roadway excavation and concrete base installation activities. During this closure, access to the businesses on the corner of Riggs Road and Chillum Place NE will be kept open from both streets.    Signs will be in place to guide travelers in the corridor around the temporary traffic pattern.  Drivers and pedestrians are urged to stay alert and use caution when traveling by the work zone.

Riggs Rd & South Dakota Ave N.E. Construction Update

Learn to Garden at Ft. Totten Community Garden This Summer

  The Neighborhood Farm Initiative (NFI) has opened enrollment to their summer Adult Gardening Education Program.  This program is designed to help teach adults the basics of organic gardening, focusing on the ins and outs of growing your own vegetables.  More importantly it is taking place right in our own back yard at the NFI Garden behind the Ft. Totten Metro.  The class runs from May through early September, and is broken up into 11 weekly instructional "hands on" classes with experts.  You will also get

your own 12' x 12' community garden plot, seeds and transplants, access to the necessary garden infrastructure (i.e. drip irrigation system, trellises, stakes, tomato cages), and more. 

  The class cost $450, but when you consider all you need to do is show up and everything else is provided for you it seems like a great deal!  Details can be found here: http://www.neighborhoodfarminitiative.org/programs/gardening-education-program/

Michigan Park Citizens Assn Meeting Tonight



Map of DC with Michigan Park
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  This is a reminder that the Michigan Park Citizens Association will be meeting tonight (tuesday, May 1st) at 7:15pm, at Bunker Hill Elementary (1401 Michigan Ave. NE Washington, DC 20017). Parking and entrance to rear of building.


Agenda:
- Treasurer's Report
- Elections of MPCA Officers
- Motion to create the position of the Financial Secretary
- Traffic Management
- DC Statehood -- Speaker, Josh Burch
- Spring Potluck and Park Maintenance

Neighborhood Boundaries:
The Michigan Park Citizens Association stretches, East to West, from Eastern Avenue to the Railroad and, North to South, from Buchanan Street to Otis Street.