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Join us on Nov 17, 6–8 PM at River Terrace Education Campus for an Open House on the Benning Road Bridges & Transportation Improvements Project.
 
Learn about safety, accessibility, and infrastructure improvements planned along Benning Road NE.

🔗 benningroadbridges.ddot.dc.gov 
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We're hosting the Strategic Bikeways Plan Workshop TONIGHT in Ward 4, and we want to hear from you!

📍Raymond Rec Center | 3725 10th St NW
🕕 6–8 PM

Be part of the conversation & share ideas to shape biking in your community.

🔗 tinyurl.com/strategicbik...
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … ✂️ The Fort Totten–Takoma segment of the #MBT is officially open! Now you can enjoy miles of connected, & sustainable trail, perfect for walking, biking, or rolling through our beautiful city. Ready to explore? Check out all DC's trail network has to offer at 🔗 trails.ddot.dc.gov.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Team #DDOTDC salutes the brave Veterans who have served our country. 🇺🇸 In observance of #VeteransDay, DC Gov operations & services are modified today.

For more details, see Mayor Bowser’s release: 🔗 tinyurl.com/DCVeteransDa...

Thank you to all who have served!
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Want to make an impact on #AirQuality for the holiday season? Our friends at Clean Air Partner would be "thankful" if you carpooled for Thanksgiving and other holiday get-togethers. Not only will you reduce #AirPollution, but you'll also help to improve traffic conditions AND save on fuel.
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join Director Kershbaum & Ward 7 CM Felder for a Transportation Town Hall to discuss the East Capitol St NE/SE Safety & Mobility Project.

The Strand | 5131 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE
Nov 12, 2025 | 6 PM - 8 PM

Share your feedback & learn more 👉 🔗 https://eastcapitolstreet-safety.ddot.dc.gov/.
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Join us TODAY from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for the second Columbia Heights Crosstown Bus Priority Concept Open House to learn about the proposed design plans to improve bus service on the corridor and safety in #ColumbiaHeights.

Details: buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst...
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Weekly Construction Update: Find out where #DDOTDC's crews will be paving roads, alleys, sidewalks, and more in the next two weeks, plus highway and guardrail repairs!
👉 🔗 https://bit.ly/488cNa3.
November 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
TODAY! Join team #DDOTDC at📍Mt. Pleasant Library between 1 to 4 pm for the first Columbia Heights Bus Priority Concept Open House. Share your thoughts on bus lanes & safety plans for the corridor. Can’t make it? We'll see you on Nov 4. buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst...
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Catch a free Lyft ride this #Halloween 🎃 weekend (today 10/31 & Sat 11/1) in #DC with #SoberRide.

Details👇

🔗 soberride.com for code.
November 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Happy #Halloween, DC. Have a spook-tacular night filled with treats! 🧡👻 As the sun sets, let's keep our streets safe for little ghouls and goblins. Slow down, stay alert, and yield to pedestrians. Together, we can make this spooky night a safe one.
October 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The scariest part of DC? The Parking signs?!?! Navigating curbside parking doesn’t have to be a fright.

Our ParkDC team is here to help you stay prepared and skip the fright this Halloween 🎃👻.

Watch to learn more and visit 🔗 tinyurl.com/parkdc-signs for more tips!
October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Stay in the loop with Traffic Advisories from #DDOTDC! Find out about road closures, detours, and construction updates across all eight wards. Make your commute smoother and safer. Details 👉 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qxWq0q.
October 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
As we dive into #Halloween festivities around the city, remember: if you plan to drink, designate a sober driver. Let's ensure that the only frightful sights on the road are the costumes! Keep our streets safe for trick-or-treaters this weekend. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Excited about the Tree-mendous turnout from Monday (10/27). Thank you to everyone who joined #DDOTDC’s Urban Forestry team for our tree walk.

From fall colors to fun facts, it was a leaf-filled evening. Director Kershbaum joined the stroll to celebrate Walktober and promote safe walking across DC.
October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This Halloween, let the scares stay in the haunted house! Don’t let distracted driving turn into real-life horror stories. Stay focused, drive safely, and enjoy the spooky season responsibly.

Let’s keep our streets safe for all the little witches, zombies, and ghosts! 🧙‍♀️👻 #Halloween #DDOTDC
October 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Join us for the Minnesota Ave NE Bus Priority Virtual Public Meeting today (10/29). Learn about designs for safer, more reliable bus transit along Minnesota Ave NE, from Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE to East Capitol St SE.
🗓 6-8 pm
💻 Virtual
Details 🔗 bit.ly/47fLPP7
October 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It's Walktober! When you’re walking, safety comes first. As we head into Halloween week, keep these tips in mind:
📵 Limit cellphone use & stay alert in crosswalks & while walking
🚦 Follow the rules of the road
🌙 If walking at night, wear bright or reflective clothing
October 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Speeding isn't worth the risk, DC. Twenty is plenty. When behind the wheel, follow the speed limit and slow down to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and all other road users safe. #PedestrianSafety
October 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Leave driving high to the living dead. 🧟 Stay above ground this Halloween — plan for a sober ride home. 💨 If You Feel Different, You Drive Different
October 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Take a Tree-mendous 🌳 🍂walk with #DDOTDC’s Urban Forestry Division. Join us TODAY, Oct 27 at 5 PM for a guided #Walktober tree walk! Learn about DC’s street trees, fall colors & how DDOT helps keep our canopy thriving.

Bring your comfy shoes, fall spirit, and friends!
October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
REMINDER: Your voice matters! Team #DDOTDC is planning better bus service in Columbia Heights with new bus lanes and safety improvements. Drop by our open house to learn more and share your feedback for the future of the corridor.
Visit buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst... for more details.
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Catch a free Lyft ride this #Halloween 🎃 weekend (Fri 10/31 & Sat 11/1) in #DC with #SoberRide.

Details👇

🔗 soberride.com for code.
October 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Prioritize safety by obeying speed limits and watching out for pedestrians when driving. Remember, slower speeds save lives! #PedestrianSafety
October 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Don’t miss #DDOTDC’s Columbia Heights Bus Priority Open House! Share your input on bus lanes & safety along the corridor.
📍 Mt. Pleasant Library
📆 Nov 1 (1-4 pm) or Nov 4 (5:30-7:30 pm).
Details: buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst...
October 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM