DDOT wants to train construction managers and utility companies on work zone bicycle traffic control plans

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Public Space Regulation Division  will launch a series of Bike Work Zone Training sessions. The trainings will be conducted in real-time traffic and will demonstrate how work zone bicycle traffic control plans increase safety for bicyclists.

The first sessions will be held Thursday, July 13, with a Friday, July 14, rain date. One training will demonstrate how to set up standard bike work zone traffic control plans for scheduled work in public space. A simultaneous training will demonstrate how to set up bike work zone traffic control plans for unscheduled emergency work in public space. 

What:                   Bicycle Work Zone Trainings  

When:                  Thursday, July 13 (Rain Date: Friday, July 14)
Where To Meet:   Corner of 15th and U Street NW, Washington 20009

Time:                    9:30 am – 12:30 pm 

The trainings are highly recommended for construction managers and utility companies, but all are welcome to attend. Due to the overwhelming requests for this training, reservations are required. Additional sessions will be announced in the coming weeks.

To RSVP, contact Deborah Williams at [email protected] or (202) 671-2555.  

For more information about DDOT’s Public Space Regulation Division, please contact (202) 442-4670, or click TOPS to access the online permitting system.