Car Free Day is September 22, 2012

For more information: http://www.carfreemetrodc.com/pledge-to-car-free.php

SAVE THE DATE: Fort Circle Trail Clean-up

(Photo of Fort Circle Trail by Erik K.)

The HCCA Environmental Committee and Street, Traffic and Transportation Committee will be hosting a clean-up of the Fort Circle Trail.

Date: March 24, 2012
Start Time: 8:00 am
Start location: Park entrance on 28th Street SE
(between Texas Ave SE and Park Drive SE)

We’ll start by cleaning up litter around the entrance on 28th Street SE, then we will clean along the trail moving towards Pennsylvania Ave SE.

More information to come.

Ward 7 Transportation Summit Press Release

W7 Transpo Summit Press Release

UPDATE: Bus Stop 38th Street SE

The bus shelter on 38th Street and Pennsylvania Ave SE has light.  The STTC would like to thank everyone involved from DDOT, WMATA, and NPS who made this happen.  A special thanks to Ms. Paul from DDOT who is always an advocate and friend to our community.

Response to protest of Speed Camera on 1900 Block of Branch Ave SE

Wednesday February 8, 2012

The Hillcrest Community Civic Association (HCCA) is disheartened and disappointed by the protest of the speed camera on the 1900 block of Branch Ave SE held on February 8, 2012. Speeding along Branch Ave between Alabama Ave and Pennsylvania Ave SE has been a constant challenge due to the long stretch of roadway without any signalized intersections to slow or stop traffic. The speed camera on Branch Ave SE is the result of several years of advocacy by Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Phillip J. Hammond (ANC 7B04), his fellow ANC 7B Commissioners, and the Hillcrest community. HCCA stood in full support of the cameras then, and we reaffirm our support today.

The mission of HCCA is to work “to enhance the quality of life and prosperity of residents, families, community organizations and institutions located within the designated geographic boundaries.” Part of fulfilling that mission is making our roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. As a community, we have been actively working with DC Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Police Department to make our streets safe by implementing traffic calming solutions such as building speed humps, installing “Stop for Pedestrian” signs, repainting crosswalks, and increasing police enforcement of traffic laws.

We understand the speed enforcement tickets can become a financial burden for repeat violators. While some frame the financial penalty as unfair and unjust, we believe the impact of speeding motorists on our quality of life is unfair and unjust. The fair and just solution for everyone, is for motorist to obey the 25 mile per hour speed limit to avoid penalties.

HCCA stands firm in our support of the speed camera on the 1900 block of Branch Ave SE. In addition, we will continue to be vocal advocates of safety enforcement in our community.


Veronica O. Davis
Street, Traffic and Transportation Committee Chair

On behalf of the HILLCREST COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Ward7 Transportation Summit Part II

UPDATED: 2/3/12

In March 2011, we held the first Ward 7 Transportation Summit.  It really helped the transportation advocates in the ward focus and work together. We want to continue with our successes. In Part II of the summit, we provide an update on accomplishment since the last summit, provide a follow-up on remaining items, and discuss priorities for Fiscal Year 2013.

2nd Annual Ward 7 Transportation Summit
Saturday February 25, 2012

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Dorothy Irene Height/Benning Library

Large Room

3935 Benning Road NE

Tentative Agenda
Open House/Mix& Mingle
Welcome
Accomplishments
Follow-up Q&A
Community Advocacy - How to be involved with transportation issues
Open Community Discussion
Next Steps
Wrap-up


Social Media:
The official hashtag for the summit is #W7Moves

Documents:

2011 Ward 7 Transportation Summit & Listening Tour Report 

Oversight and Budget Hearing Calendar (Check often as it is subject to change) 

Stay tuned for more information

Save the Date!!!!

The Street, Traffic, and Transportation Committee got a lot accomplished in 2011.  Now we look toward 2012.  We have two big events planned for the first half of the year.  More to come, but for now mark your calendars.

Ward 7 Transportation Summit Part II
February 25, 2012
11:30am - 1:30pm
Benning Library

The first transportation summit really helped the transportation advocates in Ward 7 focus and work together.  We want to continue with our successes.  In Part 2 of the summit, we look back at last year's summit, pat ourselves on the back for 2011 accomplishments, and determine our priorities for 2012.


Bike Day in Fort Circle Park (more creative name to come)
April 14, 2012
Time and starting location TBD

We are working with National Park Service, local bike organizations, small bike shops to finalize the details.  We will also reach out to the other civic associations.


Want to help with any of the events, please contact Veronica at vod2@cornell.edu.

Sharrows on 38th St SE

The HCCA Street, Traffic and Transportation Committee is proud to announce that Hillcrest has its first roadway bike infrastructure.  The District Department of Transportation installed sharrows between Suitland Road and Alabama Ave SE.

What is a sharrow?
It's a decal to let motorist and bicyclists know they need to share the road and respect each other.   Share + arrows = sharrows.

What would you like to see in 2012?

The Hillcrest Community Civic Association is currently working on a work plan for 2012.  The transportation committee is seeking suggestions for programs you'd like to see.  Some of the things we are planning are:

- March: Trail clean-up between Branch Ave and Pennsylvania Ave SE in conjunction with the environmental committee
- May/June: Confident cycling class
- August: Bike repair clinic

Let us know your ideas!!!