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

It's Walktober! When you’re walking, safety comes first. As we head into Halloween week, keep these tips in mind: 📵 Limit cellphone use & stay alert in crosswalks & while walking 🚦 Follow the rules of the road 🌙 If walking at night, wear bright or reflective clothing

Speeding isn't worth the risk, DC. Twenty is plenty. When behind the wheel, follow the speed limit and slow down to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and all other road users safe. #PedestrianSafety

🚨 STATION ALERT 🚨 The Calvert St & Woodley Pl NW station has received an upgrade with 20 new Pillar docks. This station has been a busy hub, facilitating over 332,000 trips since November 2013 before its recent replacement.

We love seeing this kind of community appreciation! 💛 Our #DDOTDC Crossing Guards, also known as Safety Techs bring care, energy, and safety to #DC's Streets every day.

Leave driving high to the living dead. 🧟 Stay above ground this Halloween — plan for a sober ride home. 💨 If You Feel Different, You Drive Different

Take a Tree-mendous 🌳 🍂walk with #DDOTDC’s Urban Forestry Division. Join us TODAY, Oct 27 at 5 PM for a guided #Walktober tree walk! Learn about DC’s street trees, fall colors & how DDOT helps keep our canopy thriving. Bring your comfy shoes, fall spirit, and friends!

REMINDER: Your voice matters! Team #DDOTDC is planning better bus service in Columbia Heights with new bus lanes and safety improvements. Drop by our open house to learn more and share your feedback for the future of the corridor. Visit buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst... for more details.

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

Prioritize safety by obeying speed limits and watching out for pedestrians when driving. Remember, slower speeds save lives! #PedestrianSafety

Don’t miss #DDOTDC’s Columbia Heights Bus Priority Open House! Share your input on bus lanes & safety along the corridor. 📍 Mt. Pleasant Library 📆 Nov 1 (1-4 pm) or Nov 4 (5:30-7:30 pm). Details: buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst...

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/48JznJO.

REMINDER: Join us at the Minnesota Ave NE Bus Priority Virtual Public Meeting! With 33,000+ daily passengers, DDOT proposes bus lanes and pedestrian upgrades to enhance safety and transit from Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE to East Capitol St SE. 🗓️ Oct 29 💻 Virtual via Webex Details 🔗 bit.ly/47fLPP7

This #Halloween, keep the scares in haunted houses! 🎃 Stay safe and catch a free Lyft ride on 10/31 and 11/1 in the #DMV with #SoberRide. Details below! 👇

Remember, every pedestrian is someone's loved one. When you're behind the wheel, you're holding lives in your hands. Pay extra attention to vulnerable users —they may need more time to cross. Drive with care and keep #DC streets safe for all.

Join us at the Minnesota Ave NE Bus Priority Virtual Public Meeting to learn about design ideas for safer, more reliable bus travel along Minnesota Ave NE, from Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE to East Capitol St SE. 🗓 October 29 💻 Virtual Details 🔗 bit.ly/47fLPP7

Last night, we lit the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in radiant purple to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month 💜. Let’s keep building a DC where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. #PurpleThursday #DDOTDC #NewFDMB

M Street NE just got a MAJOR upgrade! This east-west crosstown route is now connecting to the MBT & Florida Ave 🚲 lanes. We ditched the barriers & crews laid down fresh paint. Let’s ride, #DC! #bikeDC

Team DDOT joined transportation leaders at the DCQI Conference earlier this month to share how we’re improving mobility across DC. We discussed the transformation of Mamie Peanut Plaza, traffic signal pilot plans with real-time data, and future-focused designs for safer streets.

Join us at either of the Columbia Heights Crosstown Bus Priority Concept Open Houses to learn about proposed design plans for safer, more reliable bus travel in #ColumbiaHeights! 🗓️Sat, Nov 1 | 1–4 PM 🗓️Tues, Nov 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM 📍Mt. Pleasant Library Details 🔗 buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/crosst...

Expect a highway shutdown and detours on DC-295, where traffic often moves at a crawl. Residents say they’re glad to be getting a new pedestrian bridge despite the disruption.

Slow down, DC, and take extra care while driving around schools, playgrounds, and in residential neighborhoods. #PedestrianSafety

Safe streets are shared streets! When you're behind the wheel, remember to watch for people walking, biking, or rolling at intersections. They have the right of way, so let's all drive responsibly and keep our roads safe for everyone. #pedestriansafety #walksafely

Appreciate the spotlight from @prbplus.bsky.social on DC's Smart Street Lighting Project, which is helping us create a safer, greener, and smarter city—all in service of our residents. Read the story in PRB+’s “Lighting The Way” below. + For more info about our project, visit streetlights.dc.gov.

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 👉🔗 bit.ly/4pX47gF.

Happy #WalkRolltoSchoolDay! Thanks to everyone for their support at Lincoln Park this morning, along with our Safe Routes to School team. It’s great to see families embracing safe and active ways to get to school. Especially those trying for the first time!

Exciting upgrades are underway in Dupont Circle! The Dupont Deckover Project will add a deck on top of the current underpass—creating new space for outdoor dining, community events, walkways, and more. Another DC investment in a greener, more vibrant city.

Grateful to see @ddotdc.bsky.social's Safe Routes to Schools team in action this morning at Raymond ES! 🚦🛑🚌   Thank you to DDOT for working with our Raymond community to calm traffic and keep our community safe.