DDOT just sent out a notice that they would be performing survey work for the Rock Creek Park Trail rehabilitation, which is great news. Unfortunately during that month, cyclists using the trail will need to dismount, but don't worry, it won't impact vehicular traffic.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will perform survey work along the Rock Creek Park Trail from P Street NW to Broad Branch Road, NW, from Thursday, March 10 to Friday, April 8, 2016. The work will occur from 8 am to 5 pm each day.
Traffic controls will be in place to direct pedestrians and bicyclists safely through the work zone. Bicyclists must dismount while passing through the work area.
There will be minimal to zero impact to vehicular traffic, but drivers are urged to use caution in the area.
If all the bikes ride on the road, there WILL be impacts on automobile traffic
Posted by: SJE | March 02, 2016 at 11:12 AM
Having seen the construction plans, have no fear; auto traffic will be greatly inconvenienced. In fact, there was talk of letting the bike riders use the roadway (gasp!) when it is closed to car traffic. There will be so much car traffic on Connecticut Avenue going at 2 mph it will actually become safe for cyclists.
Posted by: fongfong | March 03, 2016 at 11:12 AM
We should get T shirts that say
"They closed the bike path!"
Posted by: SJE | March 03, 2016 at 02:14 PM