In partnership with @thedcarts.bsky.social, we're accepting entries for the Color the Curb: School Safety Program! DC artists: Get chosen to design + install school safety murals in the right-of-way—and receive a $30,000 grant! Apply before January 12, 2026. Details: dcarts.dc.gov/public-art/c...

In 2025, #DDOTDC upgraded 14th Street & Iowa Avenue NW with a tactical curb extension to improve safety. The update shortens crossings, improves sightlines, and slows turning vehicles—making it safer and easier for people walking, biking, and driving. Learn more 🔗 tactical2permanent.ddot.dc.gov.

Happy New Year from all of us at #DDOTDC 🎉! Our offices are closed today, Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Wishing everyone a safe and successful year ahead.

Please be responsible this New Year’s Eve. Impaired driving can have devastating consequences. If you’re celebrating, plan a #SoberRide home—rideshare, transit, or a designated driver. Let’s all get home safely. Details 👇

Celebrate with a plan this holiday season! If you're heading out to a party, make a plan for a #SoberRide home. Details 👇

Our teams won big at the ACEC Metropolitan Washington Engineering Excellence Awards. Project wins include the People's Choice Award for Mamie Johnson Peanut Plaza. These awards reflect thoughtful design, data-driven evaluation, & partnerships delivering safer, more reliable transportation in DC.

Happy Holidays from all of us at the District Department of Transportation! We wish everyone a safe and joyful season. Remember to plan ahead and travel safely, no matter where you’re headed.

We’ve improved how traffic signal issues are reported through 311. With clearer categories and more options, you can quickly select the problem with no lengthy typing. This now includes traffic lights, walk signals, push buttons, LED pedestrian signs, and school zone flashers.

Roadway improvements are coming to Holbrook Terrace NE and West Virginia Avenue NE. Our paving crews milled the road, and asphalt is up next. Check out these photos of the work in progress and visit 🔗 pavedc.ddot.dc.gov for more on our Weekly Construction Update.

Here’s a recap of infrastructure improvements completed across DC in November. These updates support safe & accessible travel, including alley restorations, new Bikeshare stations, & Safe Routes to School upgrades. Watch for what’s new & visit 🔗 pavedc.ddot.dc.gov for more.   

Sub-freezing temps and wet conditions overnight may make roads slippery and reduce visibility as snow and a wintry mix move in. Crews are out treating roads, so please give them space and use extra caution. Stay safe and for more winter safety and preparedness tips visit, 🔗 snow.dc.gov. 

The District Snow Team is geared up for the next round of winter weather. Crews are treating roads to keep them safe and clear, but conditions may be impacted. If you must drive, use caution as temperatures drop tonight and give crews plenty of space as they work. Stay prepared. 🔗 snow.dc.gov.

Ward 7, come out tonight (12/11) to share your vision for the future of DC’s bikeways & what it means for our community! Team #DDOTDC wants YOUR input at the Strategic Bikeways Plan workshop. 📍Pennslvania Ave Baptist Church | 3000 Pennsylvania Ave SE 🕕 6–8 pm 🔗 strategicbikeways.ddot.dc.gov

Today (12/9) from 1 - 2 PM, we invite you to participate in a public meeting to discuss DC Streetcar’s service reduction schedule. Your input is crucial in helping us ensure accessible and reliable transportation for everyone in DC. For more information, visit ➡️ bit.ly/43yHfKF.

Help shape the future of DC’s bikeways and trails. Team #DDOTDC is hosting a Strategic Bikeways Plan workshop tonight in Ward 5. 📍Bunker Hill Elementary School | 1401 Michigan Ave NE 🕕 December 9 • 6–8 pm More info 👉 strategicbikeways.ddot.dc.gov.

Keep up with Traffic Advisories from #DDOTDC! Get info on road closures, detours, and construction updates in all eight Wards. More info: 🔗 bit.ly/3KybLOC. 

Happening Tonight (12/3)! See Details ⬇️

TONIGHT! Your voice matters! #DDOTDC’s Strategic Bikeways Plan workshop is happening in Ward 6. 📍 Southwest Library | 900 Wesley Place SW 🕕 Wednesday, December 3 • 6–8 pm Join us and help shape the future of DC’s bikeways and trails. Learn more at 🔗 strategicbikeways.ddot.dc.gov .

Wishing you all a joyful Thanksgiving from Team #DDOTDC! Whether you're driving, biking, or walking, please slow down, share the road, & buckle up as you make your way to your holiday destinations. Check out these tips for a safe trip & enjoy the festivities along with those delicious leftovers! 🦃🥧

Share your vision for the future of DC’s bikeways & trails! #DDOTDC wants YOUR input at the Strategic Bikeways Plan workshops. Find your ward’s workshop and help shape biking in DC! 🔗 strategicbikeways.ddot.dc.gov

The Columbia Heights Crosstown Bus Priority Project is moving forward to improve safety and transit reliability in Ward 1. Watch to learn more and share your feedback by Dec 5th 👉 🔗 bit.ly/3LYMopw.

Join #DDOTDC & ANC 8C on 12/3 for the first community meeting on the Neighborhood Safety & Mobility Study. Learn about safety and mobility needs in ANC 8C and share your feedback. 📍Sycamore & Oak | 1110 Oak Dr SE 🕛 6–8 pm Take the Survey 👉 🔗 neighborhoodmobility.ddot.dc.gov.

POSTPONED🚨: Benning Road NE Bridges & Transportation Improvements Project Open House. 📍Location TBA 🕛 Date & Time TBA Please visit 🔗 benningroadbridges.ddot.dc.gov for most updated meeting details.

⚠️Notice anything new on the MBT Trail? Keep your eyes peeled for newly installed caution & feedback signs designed to reduce speeds and improve safety for all trail users, a collaboration with The Lab @ DDOT designed by you! For more information visit:👉 🔗https://bit.ly/3K6nfIJ

🚨 STATION ALERT 🚨 The station at 14th St & Marion Barry Ave SE has been upgraded. This new station replaces the original one that was installed in May 2012.

🚨 NEW STATION ALERT 🚨 We've added a brand new station in NW DC at 27th St & Woodley Rd NW! Come grab a bike or ebike and enjoy the ride. 🆕🚲

Join #DDOTDC tonight (11/17) for the Benning Road Bridges & Transportation Improvements Project Open House! Stop by to learn & discuss the final design, construction phases & upgrades along Benning Road NE.  📍River Terrace Edu Campus | 405 Anacostia Ave NE  🕛 6–8 PM 🔗 benningroadbridges.ddot.dc.gov

Join us on Nov 17, 6–8 PM at River Terrace Education Campus for an Open House on the Benning Road Bridges & Transportation Improvements Project.   Learn about safety, accessibility, and infrastructure improvements planned along Benning Road NE. 🔗 benningroadbridges.ddot.dc.gov 

We're hosting the Strategic Bikeways Plan Workshop TONIGHT in Ward 4, and we want to hear from you! 📍Raymond Rec Center | 3725 10th St NW 🕕 6–8 PM Be part of the conversation & share ideas to shape biking in your community. 🔗 tinyurl.com/strategicbik...

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … ✂️ The Fort Totten–Takoma segment of the #MBT is officially open! Now you can enjoy miles of connected, & sustainable trail, perfect for walking, biking, or rolling through our beautiful city. Ready to explore? Check out all DC's trail network has to offer at 🔗 trails.ddot.dc.gov.

Team #DDOTDC salutes the brave Veterans who have served our country. 🇺🇸 In observance of #VeteransDay, DC Gov operations & services are modified today. For more details, see Mayor Bowser’s release: 🔗 tinyurl.com/DCVeteransDa...#DDOTDC#VeteransDayThank you to all who have served!

In observance of Veterans Day, DC Government services and office hours will be modified on Tuesday, November 11. ‌ Note that DC Government services will be on their regular schedule for Monday, November 10. ‌ For more information about ongoing District operations ➡️ tinyurl.com/DCVeteransDayServices

Want to make an impact on #AirQuality for the holiday season? Our friends at Clean Air Partner would be "thankful" if you carpooled for Thanksgiving and other holiday get-togethers. Not only will you reduce #AirPollution, but you'll also help to improve traffic conditions AND save on fuel.

Join Director Kershbaum & Ward 7 CM Felder for a Transportation Town Hall to discuss the East Capitol St NE/SE Safety & Mobility Project. The Strand | 5131 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE Nov 12, 2025 | 6 PM - 8 PM Share your feedback & learn more 👉 🔗 https://eastcapitolstreet-safety.ddot.dc.gov/.

Join us TODAY from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for the second Columbia Heights Crosstown Bus Priority Concept Open House to learn about the proposed design plans to improve bus service on the corridor and safety in #ColumbiaHeights. Details: buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst...

Happy Election Day! Our teams have expanded the 4th St & Florida Ave NE station, which now features 31 docks—an increase of 12—to help you park your bikes and ebikes. #vote

🚨 STATION ALERT 🚨 The 24th & N St NW station, originally installed in July 2012 and responsible for over 301,000 rides, has been upgraded. It now features 16 of our next-generation docking stations.

Weekly Construction Update: Find out where #DDOTDC's crews will be paving roads, alleys, sidewalks, and more in the next two weeks, plus highway and guardrail repairs! 👉 🔗 https://bit.ly/488cNa3.

TODAY! Join team #DDOTDC at📍Mt. Pleasant Library between 1 to 4 pm for the first Columbia Heights Bus Priority Concept Open House. Share your thoughts on bus lanes & safety plans for the corridor. Can’t make it? We'll see you on Nov 4. buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst...

Catch a free Lyft ride this #Halloween 🎃 weekend (today 10/31 & Sat 11/1) in #DC with #SoberRide. Details👇 🔗 soberride.com#Halloween#DC#SoberRider code.

Happy #Halloween, DC. Have a spook-tacular night filled with treats! 🧡👻 As the sun sets, let's keep our streets safe for little ghouls and goblins. Slow down, stay alert, and yield to pedestrians. Together, we can make this spooky night a safe one.

Did you know there's a free Lyft code to get home safely in DC for Halloween? From now until 4AM, use the SoberRide code to get $15 off your ride home: SAFEHALLOWEEN25 Let’s work together to have safe roads tonight, DC.

Love the new-ish Columbia are NW protected bike lanes! (Tunes courtesy of my kids) #bikedc @washprobs.bsky.social

The scariest part of DC? The Parking signs?!?! Navigating curbside parking doesn’t have to be a fright. Our ParkDC team is here to help you stay prepared and skip the fright this Halloween 🎃👻. Watch to learn more and visit 🔗 tinyurl.com/parkdc-signs for more tips!

Stay in the loop with Traffic Advisories from #DDOTDC! Find out about road closures, detours, and construction updates across all eight wards. Make your commute smoother and safer. Details 👉 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qxWq0q.

As we dive into #Halloween festivities around the city, remember: if you plan to drink, designate a sober driver. Let's ensure that the only frightful sights on the road are the costumes! Keep our streets safe for trick-or-treaters this weekend. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Excited about the Tree-mendous turnout from Monday (10/27). Thank you to everyone who joined #DDOTDC’s Urban Forestry team for our tree walk. From fall colors to fun facts, it was a leaf-filled evening. Director Kershbaum joined the stroll to celebrate Walktober and promote safe walking across DC.

🚨 STATION ALERT 🚨 The 12th & L St NW station was recently updated, adding 20 new Pillar docks. This popular location has facilitated over 370,000 trips since June 2012.

This Halloween, let the scares stay in the haunted house! Don’t let distracted driving turn into real-life horror stories. Stay focused, drive safely, and enjoy the spooky season responsibly. Let’s keep our streets safe for all the little witches, zombies, and ghosts! 🧙‍♀️👻 #Halloween #DDOTDC

Join us for the Minnesota Ave NE Bus Priority Virtual Public Meeting today (10/29). Learn about designs for safer, more reliable bus transit along Minnesota Ave NE, from Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE to East Capitol St SE. 🗓 6-8 pm 💻 Virtual Details 🔗 bit.ly/47fLPP7