Don’t miss it: Artists Off-Road
Be sure to put this on your summer bucket list – Art Enables welcomes “Artists Off-Rhode” to the Off-Rhode gallery. The exhibit features new works from artists that live or work in Ward 5, including quilted wall hangings by Sandra Hassan, selected pieces from Brookland Bridge blogger and Ward 5 resident Shani Hernandez, and much more! The exhibit runs from July 13 – August 2, 2013. All events are free and open to the public. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13, 1-4pm Artists Talk: Wednesday, July 17, 6-8pm Off Rhode Gallery at Art Enables 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018 www.art-enables.org/off-rhode 202.554.9455 ...
Read MoreWMATA: Rhode Island Ave-Baltimore Ave Study Update
As mentioned earlier this month, WMATA has launched a study of the Rhode Island Avenue and Baltimore Avenue bus lines. Yesterday, we received this update from WMATA representative Douglas Stallworth: “Since we had our project kick-off meeting with other Metro staff and representatives from DDOT, Maryland DOT, Prince George’s County Department of Transportation & Public Works and Maryland National Capital Park and Planning yesterday, I thought you would like a status update on the project. We discussed the following: Scope of the project including an analysis of the following which will lead to improvement recommendations: Assessment of current transit service in the corridor on Routes G8, 81, 82, 83, 84, 86 and T18 Traffic operations assessment Condition of bus stops and shelters Condition of the bus fleet Availability of transit information Bus fare payment characteristics and issues Safety and security concerns Tentative date of on or about July 10 for a rider survey on the above routes Focus group meeting would be held in late July at a location to be determined First series of public meetings would be held in late August at locations to be determined after schools reopen in the District and Prince George’s County to avoid rider vacations” The rider survey, scheduled for July 10, will included a blitz of survey forms available on all of the bus lines listed. Additionally, WMATA has set up a website for this project, where the survey will also be available electronically and you can track the progress of the study, including dates and locations of public meetings. It is critical to have your voice be heard in improving the bus line access along our corridor. Be sure to take part in the survey and public meetings – we’ll help keep you updated with information about this project as it becomes available....
Read MoreRhode Island Avenue Photo Contest!
We need photos of Rhode Island Avenue – and lots of them. So we’re having a contest!! Take pictures of anything on Rhode Island Avenue that grabs your attention, and send them to us. There’s even a chance to win a prize!* Here’s how it works: Snap photos of places and things on Rhode Island Avenue NE between 4th Street and Eastern Avenue – the good, the bad, the interesting! Photos must be in focus, and must be relevant to Rhode Island Avenue NE – no pictures of your thumb covering up the camera lens! Save each photo with the file name “RHODE-ISLAND-sample-address-number-image-topic”. For example, “RHODE-ISLAND-1515-vacant-building” Email your photos to us no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 16, 2013. Each photo counts as one contest entry. Contest winner will be chosen at random from all entries. The more photos you submit, the more chances you have to win! So that’s it! Get out that camera and get busy snapping photos! Here’s a few examples for inspiration: * I just made up this contest, so we’re still working on what exactly the prize will be… but it will be...
Read MoremoveDC Public Workshops: The Future of Transit in the District
Tonight’s meeting at the Lamond Riggs Library marks the beginning of the 2nd round of the moveDC public workshops. The strategic planning initiative, developed by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is intended to develop long range plans for multimodal transportation in the District. Transportation plans affect everyone in the District. This is a particularly important topic for those of us living along a major corridor like Route 1/Rhode Island Avenue. With significant development happening on the Maryland side of Rt. 1, it is critical to to develop a plan that will reduce traffic congestion. There are multiple public workshops scheduled during the month of June, including two webinars for any community members that are unable to attend any of the public events. For more details about the programs, as well as dates, times, and locations of the workshops, please visit www.wemovedc.org. Information for tonight’s meeting is: When: June 6, 2013 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Lamond Riggs Library – 5401 S. Dakota Ave....
Read MoreWMATA to begin Rhode Island Avenue/Baltimore Avenue study
WMATA is scheduled to begin a Metrobus study soon, with an eye towards improving the bus lines on the Rhode Island Avenue/Baltimore Avenue corridor. Currently, there are no Rhode Island Avenue NE bus lines that travel between downtown DC and along Baltimore Avenue in Maryland. To get from a location such as the new apartments in Hyattsville to downtown DC, a commuter using public transportation cannot simply take a bus down what appears to be a very direct route to DC. Instead, they must take at least one bus trip and transfer to a metro station, or make multiple bus transfers to get to their destination downtown. What could be a simple 20-30 minute bus ride ends up taking up to an hour and a half, depending on the mode of commute. As development in Mt. Rainier, Hyattsville, and College Park increases, it is critical to have smart options available for commuters to reduce the number of cars being added to the roads. According to Douglas Stallworth of WMATA, they are hoping to begin the process in June. There will be public meetings to give everyone an opportunity to speak out on any proposed changes. We’ll keep you posted on any news or developments, and you can also follow the progress via a WMATA web page for the study: The Metrobus Rhode Island Avenue Line...
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