Track how the District is working to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2024
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D.C. Vision Zero: Traffic and street safety news
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November 20, 2019
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run on H Street NE
In fleeing, the striking driver hit a D.C. Circulator bus and a parked car.
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November 19, 2019
New D.C. bill would induce reckless drivers to take remedial driving courses
After a certain number of high-risk violations, their vehicles would be impounded.
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November 15, 2019
Designated curbside space for deliveries and taxis reduces double parking and U-turns: study
Such incidents fell 64 percent near special zones during a recent D.C. pilot program.
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November 13, 2019
D.C. empowers bike lane enforcement officers to issue photo tickets to drivers
The city is also deploying 26 new officers to keep bike lanes clear of cars.
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November 12, 2019
270 traffic signals in Northwest now give pedestrians and cyclists more time to cross
"Leading pedestrian intervals" are becoming more common in the city.
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November 11, 2019
Two people die from separate car crashes east of the Anacostia River
D.C. has recorded more than 20 traffic deaths this year.
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October 25, 2019
D.C. teenager dies in hit-and-run crash on East Capitol Street
Police have arrested the driver who allegedly struck the teenager.
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October 7, 2019
Motorcyclist dies in crash with SUV driver in Manor Park
The SUV driver had pulled into the path of the motorcyclist near Fort Slocum Park.
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October 1, 2019
Moped rider killed in Congress Heights crash
A 19-year-old Southeast resident died after an SUV driver collided with him.
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September 19, 2019
Bike advocates to highlight recent D.C. traffic deaths during rush hour today
They will demonstrate at one of the city’s most dangerous intersections.
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September 13, 2019
City kicks off $1.9M road safety project in Takoma
A bike lane and new crosswalks are slated for a highly trafficked intersection.
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August 16, 2019
City to present traffic safety recommendations for neighborhoods east of Rock Creek Park
The project area includes Brightwood, Manor Park, Takoma, and more.
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August 15, 2019
Pedestrian dies after being struck by driver in hit-and-run on North Capitol Street
The incident represents the city’s 16th traffic fatality in 2019
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August 12, 2019
D.C. is finalizing recommendations for traffic calming in the city’s westernmost area
Planning officials will present their findings for Rock Creek Far West August 27
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August 5, 2019
Work on long-planned road redesign in Takoma to begin in mid-August
At the intersection of three streets, the project was first charted several years ago
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August 5, 2019
Police identify two men killed by driver along Pennsylvania Avenue NW
The victims were sitting in a park when the crash happened in July
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August 2, 2019
For its first open streets event, D.C. will close about three miles of Georgia Avenue to cars
Pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders will be able to enjoy the streets in October
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August 1, 2019
D.C. kicks off pilot program to manage curbside deliveries via digital platform
The city has replaced metered parking with commercial zones at nine locations
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July 22, 2019
Transportation officials to hold public meeting in D.C. ward with most 2019 traffic deaths
Half a dozen people have died as a result of crashes in Ward 8 this year
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July 16, 2019
Activists plan memorial for two people killed by driver in Pennsylvania Avenue NW park
The two people were resting in the park when they were fatally struck
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July 8, 2019
City scrubs controversial bike lane from Southeast
Some residents had griped about new bike lanes on Alabama Avenue SE
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June 27, 2019
West end of Pennsylvania Avenue NW could be redesigned to include protected bike lanes
The corridor currently has six lanes for car traffic and two for parking
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June 25, 2019
Florida Avenue NE safety improvements begin
They follow the April death of a beloved D.C. bike advocate
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June 21, 2019
Road safety events planned in Ward 8, the D.C. ward with the most 2019 traffic deaths
Advocates and officials are meeting to address crashes and bike lanes
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June 14, 2019
D.C. councilmember questions the need for bike lanes in his ward
Ward 8 has seen the most traffic deaths of all the city’s wards this year