How Did DDOT Get Here?
In 2014, DDOT released moveDC, the District's long-range transportation plan. The plan calls for improved transportation and bicycle facilities and identified 6th Street NW as a potential route for a protected bike lane.
Between 2015 and 2017, DDOT commissioned the Eastern Downtown Protected Bike Lane Study. The study evaluated four (4) alternatives to connect central DC neighborhoods to downtown as well as existing facilities. The study area of the project was defined as the eastern side of Downtown bound by 4th Street, 9th Street, and Florida and Constitution Avenues NW. It included the Shaw neighborhood to the north and Chinatown, Mt. Vernon Square, Penn Quarter, and Judiciary Square neighborhoods to the south. At the end of the project, DDOT identified two potential routes for advancement to preliminary (30%) design: Alternative 3 (6th Street NW) and Alternative 4 (9th Street NW). The gallery below provides links to relevant documents related to this study.

Establish the Universe of Alternatives

Conduct Primary Screen

Gather Data & Conduct Data Screen

Four (4) Preliminary Design Alternatives

Obtain Public & Stakeholder Input

Analyze Four (4) Alternatives

Final Report
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