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Report on quarterly ANC Chairs meeting with Mayor Gray: FY 2015 Budget

On Monday, April 7th, Mayor Gray hosted his quarterly meeting with ANC Chairs and agency heads.  This is an initiative that the Mayor started about 3 years ago.  The meeting usually begins with introductions, and then a presentation or two from various city agency representatives, followed by questions and open discussion.  These sessions can be … Continue reading →

New “Shared Lane” Marks for 18th Street NW

DDOT has informed the ANC that they will be installing so-called “shared lane” markings on 18th Street from Massachusetts Ave NW up to Florida Ave NW — which includes our Single Member District.  The markings are painted on the road and show that bicycles also share the car lane.  They look similar to bike lane … Continue reading →

Swamp Oak Damage at T Street Park

Please be careful around the north side of the T Street “people park,” especially if you are using the Capital BikeShare!  As you may have seen, a giant limb from our more than century-old Swamp Oak tree came down a few days ago, and the sidewalk is totally blocked. The Urban Forestry Administration (UFA), a … Continue reading →