Austina Casey, Project Manager
District Department of Transportation
55 M Street SE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20003
Monday October 8, 2012
Ms. Casey:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Pennsylvania and Minnesota (Penn-Minn) Avenues intersection project. The Hillcrest Community Civic Association believes Pennsylvania Ave SE is not only a “Great Street”, but it is America’s Main Street.
We fully support DDOT and NPS goals to: (1) enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians, (2) create a consolidated, usable park space for pedestrians and visitors, and (3) function as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization. We would also like to ensure the following is included in the goals: (1) improve accessibility and mobility for our disabled population, (2) enhance safety for bicyclists, (3) enhance the intersection’s function as a major public transportation (bus) hub, (4) create an aesthetically pleasing gateway into Ward 7, and (5) alleviate traffic on local streets that connect both avenues.
We are not aware of any cultural or environmental resources within the project limits of the Penn-Minn intersection. We would like more information on the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed alternatives before we provide comment.
While this is the early stage of the environmental assessment process, we invite you to present at our monthly HCCA meeting, so our community can fully understand the project and provide comment on the proposed alternatives.
We look forward to continuing the dialog and being part of the process to complete the transformation of Pennsylvania Ave SE.
Karen Williams, President
HILLCREST COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Request for Comments: Pennsylvania Ave and Minnesota Ave SE intersection
DDOT is in the preliminary stages of an Environmental Assessment of the Pennsylvania Ave and Minnesota Ave SE intersection. The Hillcrest Community Civic Association has been request to provide comment.
Specifically DDOT is looking for comments on the conceptual designs, and any input on cultural and environmental resources in the project area. Please provide feedback to the Transportation Chair (vod2@cornell.edu) by September 21, 2012 via the comment form below. We will compile all comments and present a letter to the HCCA membership at the October Meeting.
HCCA Comments PennMinnAves
Penn Minn Scoping Project Brochure Handout
Specifically DDOT is looking for comments on the conceptual designs, and any input on cultural and environmental resources in the project area. Please provide feedback to the Transportation Chair (vod2@cornell.edu) by September 21, 2012 via the comment form below. We will compile all comments and present a letter to the HCCA membership at the October Meeting.
HCCA Comments PennMinnAves
Although we will be submitting a letter on behalf of the civic Associtation, You are also encouraged to submit comments directly to DDOT, by October 15, 2012
Mail:
Penn/Minn Avenues Improvement Project
ATTN: Austina Casey, Project Manager
District Department of Transportation, IPMA/PDED
55 M Street SE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20003
Online:
ddot.dc.gov/PennMinnAvesProject
Penn/Minn Avenues Improvement Project
ATTN: Austina Casey, Project Manager
District Department of Transportation, IPMA/PDED
55 M Street SE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20003
Online:
ddot.dc.gov/PennMinnAvesProject
Related Documents:
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Segment of Alabama Ave Closed May 21-26th
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Luan Tran 202.671.4649
May 13, 2011
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE GREAT STREETS PROJECT
Segment of Alabama Avenue SE to Close for Construction of New Roadway
DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets Project will close a small portion of Alabama Avenue at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue SE to rebuild the roadway starting on Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 a.m.; weather permitting.
This closure will begin Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 a.m. and will continue through Thursday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m.. The roadway will then be re-opened.
Project Closure Limits (see map below):
Approximately 100 feet of the northbound and southbound lanes of Alabama Avenue SE (next to Papa John’s) will be closed beginning on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue SE. The remainder of Alabama Avenue SE, from the 100 feet south of Pennsylvania Avenue towards Maryland, will remain open and accessible for all traffic. No construction will occur in this area.
The Alabama Avenue SE entrance to Fairfax Village Shopping Center will be closed throughout the closure. All shopping center traffic will enter and exit from the Pennsylvania Avenue SE entrance.
Detour (see map below):
A detour will be set up to direct motorists north on Alabama Avenue SE and then bearing left on 38th Street SE. All turns onto Pennsylvania Avenue from 38th Street SE will be permitted.
Motorist travelling northbound on Alabama Avenue SE, heading towards Pennsylvania Avenue, will make a right on Pennsylvania Avenue, a left onto 38th Street SE and a right back onto Alabama Avenue SE.
Variable Message Boards (VMS) will be set to alert motorists of the upcoming closure. Sidewalks will remain open, since they have already been reconstructed
We are sorry for any inconveniences this may cause and thank you for your patience. We ask that all motorists and pedestrians proceed with caution when approaching the construction work areas. If you have any questions please contact DDOT Project Engineer Luan Tran at 202.671.4649.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Luan Tran 202.671.4649
May 13, 2011
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE GREAT STREETS PROJECT
Segment of Alabama Avenue SE to Close for Construction of New Roadway
DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets Project will close a small portion of Alabama Avenue at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue SE to rebuild the roadway starting on Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 a.m.; weather permitting.
This closure will begin Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 a.m. and will continue through Thursday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m.. The roadway will then be re-opened.
Project Closure Limits (see map below):
Approximately 100 feet of the northbound and southbound lanes of Alabama Avenue SE (next to Papa John’s) will be closed beginning on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue SE. The remainder of Alabama Avenue SE, from the 100 feet south of Pennsylvania Avenue towards Maryland, will remain open and accessible for all traffic. No construction will occur in this area.
The Alabama Avenue SE entrance to Fairfax Village Shopping Center will be closed throughout the closure. All shopping center traffic will enter and exit from the Pennsylvania Avenue SE entrance.
Detour (see map below):
A detour will be set up to direct motorists north on Alabama Avenue SE and then bearing left on 38th Street SE. All turns onto Pennsylvania Avenue from 38th Street SE will be permitted.
Motorist travelling northbound on Alabama Avenue SE, heading towards Pennsylvania Avenue, will make a right on Pennsylvania Avenue, a left onto 38th Street SE and a right back onto Alabama Avenue SE.
Variable Message Boards (VMS) will be set to alert motorists of the upcoming closure. Sidewalks will remain open, since they have already been reconstructed
We are sorry for any inconveniences this may cause and thank you for your patience. We ask that all motorists and pedestrians proceed with caution when approaching the construction work areas. If you have any questions please contact DDOT Project Engineer Luan Tran at 202.671.4649.
closure
Friday, March 11, 2011
TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Pennsylvania Ave SE
For Immediate Release
Friday, March 11, 2011
Media Contact: John Lisle at (202) 671-2004
Lane Closures and Parking Restrictions Planned for Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Work is Part of Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets Project
(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be closing the lane on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE between Fort Davis Street and Southern Avenue for approximately 90 days starting on Saturday, March 12, 2011, weather permitting. The lane closure will be required to accommodate the reconstruction of the curb, gutter and sidewalks in this area.
While this lane is closed curbside parking will remain restricted. “No Parking” signs will be in place to provide warning.
The driveway on Pennsylvania Avenue that leads to the Fairfax Village parking lot will be maintained open.
Temporary signs will be in place to alert and guide the traveling public through this area.
The Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets project covers 2 miles of construction, from 200 ft. west of 27th Street to Southern Avenue. To obtain more information about this project, you may visit the project field office at 2410 Minnesota Avenue, SE, go online at www.greatstreetspennave.com or Contact DDOT’s Project Engineer Luan Tran at 202-671-4649.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Media Contact: John Lisle at (202) 671-2004
***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
Lane Closures and Parking Restrictions Planned for Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Work is Part of Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets Project
(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be closing the lane on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE between Fort Davis Street and Southern Avenue for approximately 90 days starting on Saturday, March 12, 2011, weather permitting. The lane closure will be required to accommodate the reconstruction of the curb, gutter and sidewalks in this area.
While this lane is closed curbside parking will remain restricted. “No Parking” signs will be in place to provide warning.
The driveway on Pennsylvania Avenue that leads to the Fairfax Village parking lot will be maintained open.
Temporary signs will be in place to alert and guide the traveling public through this area.
The Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets project covers 2 miles of construction, from 200 ft. west of 27th Street to Southern Avenue. To obtain more information about this project, you may visit the project field office at 2410 Minnesota Avenue, SE, go online at www.greatstreetspennave.com or Contact DDOT’s Project Engineer Luan Tran at 202-671-4649.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday, December 20, 2010
Penn Ave SE Great Streets Update
The Street, Traffic and Transportation Committee received the following email from DDOT with updates.
I have received an updated utility and storm drainage schedule for the next two weeks. Fort Myer Construction Company (FMCC) is scheduled to continue the storm drainage and electrical utility work from Alabama Avenue to Fort Davis the remainder of this week and into the first week of January 2011. The storm drainage work and electrical work will start from Fort Davis to Southern Avenue the last week of December into late January.
Beginning the last week of December, Omni Construction, FMCC subcontractor, will begin water main installation at Alabama Avenue and will continue to Southern Avenue. This work will be on the Fairfax Village side (south side) of Pennsylvania Avenue and will restrict parking on your side of the roadway from Fort Davis to Southern Avenue starting the first week of January 2011. This work will continue for approximately two months.
Both sides of the roadway will be impacted with parking restrictions depending on which portion of the storm drainage system and the utilities FMCC will be installing. The roadway restrictions will start at 9:30a and end at 3:30p and will comply with the “no temporary lane closures during rush hours” rule. When the utilities and storm drainage work is complete in this area, reconstruction will begin including the sidewalk, curb/gutter and roadway reconstruction will begin. The roadway reconstruction on the Fairfax Village side of Pennsylvania Avenue work will begin sometime in the spring and permanent lane closures will be set up to protect the motorists and the workers.
All work is contingent upon weather.
Feel free to contact us with any questions/concerns as we proceed with construction.
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