Next week: ANC 1B Transportation Forum

From Tim Stephens, ANC Commissioner, ANC1B06:

ANC 1B Transportation Forum: Improving access for residents and visitors while better managing traffic and parking

Tuesday April 11, 7 pm
True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street, NW

Panelists:

Nat Boettigheimer, Director, Planning and Project Development
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA/Metro)

Harry Robinson, Dean Emeritus
Howard University School of Architecture and Design

Justin Schor, Manager of Program Development
UrbanTrans

As new residents and businesses move into the LeDroit Park, U Street and Columbia Heights neighborhood, how can we better plan for:

- transportation choices that relieve traffic congestion;
- managing parking;
- increasing walking, bicycling and riding transit;
- aligning development with transit planning;
- extending public transit options, e.g. Yellow Line and bus service.

Speakers will discuss ways to improve access for residents and visitors while better managing traffic and parking. We learn about examples from other areas where residents and businesses create "Transportation Management Plans" and associations to reduce potential traffic and parking demand from new development, which increasing access.

This is the first in a series of community forums sponsored by Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1B. Join us for an evening of discussions with transportation experts, as we chart a course for a future where residents can enjoy safer streets, more convenient transportation choices, along with more stores and restaurants.

Index Keywords: mobility; transportation