2. Congressional District
• Established 1791 by The Residence
Act
• Appointed Mayor in 1967
• Elected Mayor in 1974 by The
Home Rule Act
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3. Office of the Mayor
“Our Sustainable DC Plan
outlines the key
challenges we face as a
community: growing jobs,
and our economy;
ensuring health and
wellness; promoting
equity and diversity; and
protecting the climate and
our local environment”
(Mayor Vincent Gray,
7/25/2013).
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8. Current Challenges
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Safety for vulnerable road users i.e. Pedestrians, Bicyclists
Funding
Providing mobility
Fostering economic development and environmental
preservation and sustainability
• Accommodation of population and employment growth
14. Current Challenges
Today’s customers are facing the effects of years of chronic
underfunding and under investment which have led to:
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Aging equipment
Deteriorating Infrastructure
Less reliable service
Over crowding
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17. Metro 2025 Initiatives
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Increase number of cars per train during peak periods
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Core station Improvements
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Metrobus priority corridor network
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New Blue Line Connectors
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Bus Fleet Expansion
19. Office of Planning
• The Washington, D.C. office of planning aims to revitalize,
preserve and improve the city of Washington D.C.
20. Proposed Zoning Code Changes
• Minimum off-street parking requirements will be reduced or
completely removed
• Corner stores and other approved commercial outlets will
once again be allowed in the residential zones
• Green area ratio requirements will be increased to help
manage storm water and increase livability
• Accessory Dwellings like basement apartments and in-law
apartments will be allowed
• Car-access to building lots will not be required for
development
Notas do Editor
DDOT- agency of the government of the District of Columbia which manages and maintains publicly owned transportation infrastructure in the District of ColumbiaRole - Develop and maintain a cohesive sustainable transportation system that delivers safe, affordable, and convenient ways to move people and goods—while protecting and enhancing the natural, environmental and cultural resources of the District.
Current: DC CirculatorNear future Streetcar
Over 200 years later, L’Enfant’s layout of the City remains largely intact, and provides both opportunities and challenges to modern pedestrian travel. While some parts of Washington, DC are known throughout the world for being great places to walk because of the grid network and tree-lined streets, others are not. Many of the grand avenues have become major arterial roadways, carrying heavy volumes of traffic and presenting challenges to pedestrians
Pedestrian Program goals 1) To reduce the number of pedestrians killed and injured in crashes with motor vehicles2) To increase pedestrian activity by making walking a comfortable and accessible mode of travel throughout all parts of the District. Updated over 95% of the District’s 1550 intersections with countdown pedestrian signals (the most new pedestrian signals of any major city in the US). Made signal changes in June 2007 to intersections with high pedestrian crash rates, such as the intersection of 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Adjusted pedestrian signals along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (5th St. to 13th St. NW) in July of 2007 to provide sufficient time to allow pedestrians to cross the roadway in one walk signal. Completed the District of Columbia's Strategic Highway Safety Plan in February of 2007 which includes pedestrian safety as a significant emphasis area.
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