DDOT Invites Public to Meeting on the East Capitol Street and Benning Road intersection project

(Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a public meeting on May 19 to take questions and comments on proposed changes to the East Capitol Street and Benning Road intersection in Ward 7.

The intersection of East Capitol Street, Benning Road, Texas Avenue and Central Avenue is a busy and complex intersection in the District. From 2008 to 2010, there were 102 traffic crashes that injured 54 people, including 8 pedestrians. DDOT began a planning study in 2011 to look at safety and access changes to the intersection and the larger corridor. At this meeting, DDOT will present about proposed changes, present the planning study information and proposals for review.

What:                   East Capitol Street-Benning Road Intersection Project Public Meet 

                              Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 7 pm to 9 pm

Where:                Metropolitan Police Department Sixth District Community Room, 100 42^nd St. NE

Link to:

East Capitol St Pedestrian Safety Project

DDOT Far NorthEast Livability Study

7E Commission May Public Meeting

Ground Breaking for Benning Road DMV Service Center

Work will begin shortly on the construction of the DMV in the neighborhood. The Penn/Branch facility is being relocated to the site on Benning and East Capitol with an anticipated opening in early 2016.

Emergency Medical Service Exam

Opportunity for those interested in openings for EMS training.

Emancipation Day Events

I was invited to attend the Emancipation Day Prayer Breakfast by At Large Council Member Anita Bonds. Thank you Ms. Bonds for the opportunity!

Reverend Al Sharpton and Mayor Bowser shared spirited speeches highlighting DC's history and its future with full representation.

Another Two Vehicle Accident at East Capitol and Benning

East Capitol and Benning rd. intersection is one of the dangerous in the city, today a two vehicle collision block the road for most of the morning. Fortunately it appeared that no one was seriously injured.

I will continue to work on getting DDOT to implement the East Capitol Pedestrian Safety Plan by raising the question at every opportunity with city leadership.

Council Chair Phil Mendelson at Denny's this Saturday!

Saturday, April 18

4445 Benning Road, NE
10:00 – 11:00 AM

Area residents were able to share their concerns with the Chairman of the Council. I raised the need to improve the safety of ward 7 corridors, specifically East Capitol and Benning rd, funding  projects that enhance access across the river for all modes of travel.