MoveDC Action Plan

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2-Year Action Plan

The moveDC plan sets the 25-year vision for the

transportation system in Washington, D.C. As the District

continues to grow, the moveDC plan will be used to guide

investment. Within the framework of the moveDC plan

policies and programs need to adapt now in order to build

the transportation system the District needs.

The 2-yearAction Planoutlines key frst steps that DDOT and

other District agencies will take to realize the moveDCplan.

The Action Plan identifes 36 specifc actions to begin the

moveDCimplementation process.

The Action Planoutlines the initial priorities for implementing

the moveDC plan. The list of these actions is not exhaustive

DDOT and other agencies will continue day-to-day activities

that also contribute to moveDC.

As a complex, living documentmeaning many of the actions

contain multiple steps and processesthe overall moveDCplan

may take years to progress from plan to implementation. This

requires early action to set into motion lasting changes in the

Districts transportation system.

The 2-year Action Planlays out metrics that will be tracked to

monitor the performance and progress of the moveDC plan

The Action Plan will serve as a framework for quarterly updates

to report onmoveDC

progress and will provide data for annuareporting on the state of transportation in the District.

moveDC VisionThe District of Columbiawill have a world-classtransportation systemservingthe people who live, work, andvisit the city. The transportationsystem will make the citymore livable, sustainable,prosperous, and attractive.Itwill offer everyone in the District

exceptional travel choices.

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IMPLEMENT CAPITAL INVESTMENTSThe moveDC plan will require capital investments in new multimodal infrastructure andmaintenance of existing assets. These 10 actions outline the critical near-term capitalinvestments necessary to achieve the plan.

Action DescriptionRelated moveDC

Recommendations(Element/Recommendation)

1.1Begin construction ofnew Frederick DouglassMemorial Bridge

DDOT will initiate construction on the new FrederickDouglass Memorial Bridge project to replace theexisting bridge, enhance gateways on both sidesof the Anacostia River, and improve multimodalconnections.

Bicycle Element A.4

Vehicle Element A.2

1.2Complete trafc signaloptimization project

DDOT's trafc signal optimization project usesa data-driven approach to balance timing on

each signal in the District to improve pedestriancrossings, improve transit travel times, and reducevehicular delay. The signal optimization project willimprove air quality through reduced emissions fromvehicles stopped at intersections.

Vehicle Element A.4and B.4

Freight Element A.1

1.3

Fill at least 25 blocksof sidewalk gapsand expand sidewalkmaintenance

DDOT will close sidewalk gaps throughout theDistrict by prioritizing new sidewalks near schools,parks, transit, and other pedestrian generators.DDOT will develop and implement a new system forprioritizing sidewalk repairs and maintenance.

Pedestrian Element A.1,A.4, B.1, and C.5

Sustainability andLivability Element B.6

1.4Implement pedestriansafety improvements at20 or more intersections

DDOT will implement safety improvements at 20or more intersections, including revised signalphasing and improved signage and visibility, and willimplement other improvements to both signalizedand unsignalized intersections across the District.

Pedestrian Element A.2,A.5, A.6, and A.7

1.5

Complete Klingle andKenilworth AnacostiaRiverwalk Trail projectsand advance Rock Creekand Metropolitan BranchTrail projects

DDOT will advance major, long-standing trailimprovement projects to improve multimodalconnectivity. Within 2 years, these four critical trailprojects will be completed or in advanced stages ofdesign and construction.

Pedestrian Element A.3

Bicycle Element A.2,A.3, and A.13

1.6Install or upgrade 15miles of on-streetbicycle facilities

DDOT will continue to build out on-street bicyclefacilities by installing new facilities and upgradingthe safety and operations of existing facilities withstrategies such as increased separation fromvehicular trafc, bicycle signals, and improvedintersection treatments.

Bicycle Element A.5,A.9, A.11, A.12, and A.14

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1.7Complete bus priorityimprovements on keycorridors

DDOT will install dedicated bus lanes on GeorgiaAvenue from Florida Avenue to Barry Place, TransitSignal Priority on 16th Street, and real-time arrivalinformation in shelters citywide. DDOT will workwith the Washington Metropolitan Area TransitAuthority (WMATA) to identify and implement signalimprovements in at least 10 locations onhigh-ridership corridors to reduce bus delay.

Transit Element A.3and A.4

1.8

Reduce (by half) thenumber of structurallydecient bridges in theDistrict

DDOT will invest in bridge maintenance activitiesto substantially reduce the number of structurallydecient bridges and perform ongoing maintenanceand repair activities to prevent degradation of otherstructures.


1.9

Maintain NationalHighway System (NHS)routes in good/excellent

condition

DDOT will invest in street maintenance to maintainand upgrade the pavement condition on NHS routes,as well as improving pavement on non-NHS arterial

routes and local streets.


1.10Upgrade trafcmanagement capabilities

DDOT will invest in technology upgrades to integratemultiple systems that manage daily and event trafc,including trafc cameras, trafc signals, and variablemessage signs. DDOT also will migrate towards digitalcommunications for all trafc signal systems.

Vehicle Element A.10,A.11, A.12, and A.13

PARTNER AGENCIES

While DDOT will lead the implementation of many moveDCcapital investments and

recommendations, some will occur through partnerships where other District agencies, federal

agencies, or organizations will lead, with DDOT collaborating or supporting.


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ADVANCE STUDIES FOR CRITICAL CAPITAL INVESTMENTSThe moveDC plan includes many ambitious investments for all modes. These ve actionswill better dene key investments and advance them towards implementation.



2.1

Advance high-capacity transit (HCT)improvements for 16thStreet NW

DDOT will study long-term transit priorityimprovements, including the potential for adedicated transit lane, and continue to makeincremental near-term service improvements totransit on 16th Street NW.

Transit Element A.2, A.3,A.4, B.2, and B.3

2.2Study east side ofdowntown bicyclefacility improvements

DDOT will study north-south bicycle connectionson the east side of the Central Business Districtbetween 4th Street and 7th Street NW to close amajor gap in the existing bicycle network. Workingwith all stakeholders in the area, DDOT will identify asolution and implement improvements.

Bicycle Element A.1,A.13, and B.1

2.3

Advance NationalEnvironmental Policy

Act (NEPA) process forthe Priority StreetcarSystem

DDOT will have environmental studies completeor in progress for the Priority Streetcar System,including the east-west line from Benning Road to

Georgetown, the Anacostia-Southwest WaterfrontLine from Joint Base Anacostia Bolling to theSouthwest Waterfront, and the north-south corridorfrom Takoma to Buzzard Point.

Transit Element A.1, A.2,

and A.4

Vehicle Element A.3

2.4

Determine East-WestCrosstown MultimodalStudy needs andidentify solutions

DDOT will study long-term investments needed toserve and connect the growing activity centers ofAdams Morgan/Mount Pleasant, Columbia Heights,the Washington Hospital Center/McMillan SandFiltration Site, and Brookland.

Vehicle Element A.3

Transit Element A.2 andA.3

Bicycle ElementA.2 and A.5

2.5Complete State RailPlan

DDOT will study rail transportation needsand opportunities engaging with rail owners/operators, community stakeholders, and federaland local agencies. The plan will address neededinfrastructure upgrades as well as safety, policy, andoperations needs.

Transit Element A.8, B.3,B.4, and B.5

Freight Element B.5

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IMPLEMENT PRIORITY POLICY RECOMMENDATIONSThemoveDC plan includes recommendations on a range of multimodal policy issues.These six key actions will dene and implement appropriate actions to implementfundamental policy changes to advance the plan.

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3.1

Complete reviewof existing bicyclelaws and identifyopportunities forchanges

The District has not substantially updated lawson bicycle use in recent years, even as bicycleuse has increased substantially. DDOT, workingwith the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)and community stakeholders, will evaluateexisting laws and those of peer cities and developrecommendations.

Bicycle Element B.2, B.9,and C.3

3.2

Support andimplement employertransit benetsprovision requirements

The recently adopted Sustainable D.C. OmnibusAct of 2014 requires employers of 20 or more toprovide access to pre-tax employee benets orother forms of transit subsidy by January 1, 2016.DDOT will support the implementation of thisprovision by expanding Transportation DemandManagement (TDM) programs to be able to educateemployers and workers.

Transit Element C.5

TDM Element B.2 andB.5

3.3

Develop dynamicparking pricingstrategies forcommercial areas

To improve parking accessibility and managedemand, DDOT will develop dynamic parking pricingstrategies for the Chinatown/Penn Quarter area anduse these strategies to inform data-driven parkingmanagement tools for other commercial areas inthe District.

Parking Element A.1,A.3, A.4, and C.2

3.4Complete revisionsto the Design andEngineering Manual

To better integrate leading-edge multimodal streetdesign standards, DDOT will complete a majorupdate to the Design and Engineering Manualtoprovide DDOT with new tools and techniques formultimodal street design.

Pedestrian Element B.2

Bicycle Element B.2

Vehicle Element A.3

Freight Element A.7

3.5Develop a detailedanalysis of roadwaypricing issues andopportunities

DDOT will complete a detailed study of a potentialmanaged lanes network. Study ndings willinform DDOT on future strategies for congestionmanagement through pricing on key corridors and inthe Central Employment Area.

Vehicle Element A.5 andB.6

TDM Element A.1

3.6Develop transit systemservice and brandingstandards

DDOT will develop service standards for surfacetransit operations in the District, including deningtransit brands and guidance for infrastructuretreatments like dedicated transit lanes.

Bicycle Element B.10

Transit Element B.2, B.6,and C.7


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INITIATE NEW CITYWIDE PROGRAMSThe moveDC planoutlines new programs that facilitate multimodal travel, advance safetyinitiatives, and improve access to multimodal transportation choices. These ve newprograms begin the process of implementing the plan.

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4.1 Create parklet program

Working with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs),DDOT will initiate a parklet program to developopportunities for placemaking and small publicparks within the street right-of-way.

Sustainability andLivability Element B.7

4.2

Continue to reneand expand citywidephotoenforcementprogram

Working with MPD, DDOT will support the continuedexpansion of the District's photoenforcementprogram to improve safety throughout the District.This includes continuing to expand features of thephotoenforcement program to target pedestriansafety goals.

Pedestrian Element C.2

Vehicle Element B.5,C.2, and C.3

4.3 Create off-peak freightdelivery program

DDOT will conduct a pilot program for off-peakdeliveries (7 p.m. to 6 a.m.) to assess its impact

on trafc congestion and delays, accommodationof parking for commercial vehicles, and impact ondelivery travel times.

Freight Element A.2 andB.1

4.4Create neighborhoodparking planningprogram

DDOT will engage with at least three neighborhoodson community-scale parking planning andimplementation efforts to dene integratedapproaches to parking that balance commercial,residential, and institutional user needs, andopportunities to rene existing programs.

Parking Element A.1,A.2, B.2, B.3, and C.2

4.5

Create TravelSmartprogram to developtailored transportationchoices for Districtresidents

DDOT will create a program to deliver personalizedtravel information to residents in order to expand theuptake of alternatives modes of travel and reducesingle-occupancy vehicle usage.

Bicycle Element C.6and C.8

TDM Element B.4 andC.3

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EXPAND DATA AVAILABILITY AND INCREASE

TRANSPARENCY OF AGENCY OPERATIONSThe moveDC planis built on data and analysis. To continue to make informed andresponsible decisions, these three actionsoutline new steps towards making data morewidely available and accessible.



5.1

Create DDOT datarepository and public-facing dashboards forkey data

DDOT will review key data resources withinformation on system usage, safety, and traveldemand to identify gaps in existing data and makedata publicly accessible to the greatest extentpossible. DDOT also will expand access to data on

elements such as public space permits and streettrees.

Bicycle Element B.7

Vehicle Element B.9and C.4

Freight Element B.6

TDM Element C.5

Parking Element C.2

5.2

Develop annual Stateof Transportation"

report to trackand share dataon transportationconditions

DDOT will publish an annual report on changingconditions in the transportation system. This

ongoing report will highlight key issues, initiatives,and accomplishments, and provide information onmultimodal travel trends in the District.


Bicycle Element B.5

TDM Element C.4

5.3

Complete post-construction analysison recent multimodaltransportation projects

In order to improve the assessment of futureplanning efforts, DDOT will evaluate recentconstruction projects that included roadwayrecongurations to assess how effectively DDOTmet the goals and expectations of the originalproject.

Vehicle Element B.7and B.9

Parking Element A.4

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EXPAND INTERAGENCY AND STAKEHOLDER COORDINATIONThe moveDC plan was developed in cooperation with multiple District agencies andregional partners. To achieve the moveDCvision, these four actionsstrengthen theinteragency and interjurisdictional cooperation in implementing the plan.

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6.1

Create moreopportunities forgeneral stakeholdercollaboration inDDOT's planning andimplementation

DDOT will identify opportunities for ongoingstakeholder collaboration in transportation planningthrough increased public participation in thedevelopment of the Statewide TransportationImprovement Program(STIP) and for input onpolicy-related matters. DDOT also will create astakeholder group to address neighborhood impactsfrom large-scale construction projects that include

street closures and parking impacts.

Pedestrian Element C.1

Bicycle Element C.1

Transit Element C.1

Vehicle Element C.1

Freight Element C.3

Sustainability andLivability Element C.2

6.2

Expand collaborationwith regionalpartners aroundevent and emergencymanagement andinfrastructurecoordination

DDOT will work with regional partners to evaluateevacuation planning and incident management andidentify District needs. DDOT also will collaboratewith regional partners on strategies to ensureintegration of commnications and technology inorder to most efciently coordinate infrastructuresuch as trafc signals and transit.

Vehicle Element A.10,A.11, A.12, and A.13

Freight Element C.2

6.3Enhance safety andeducation for allroadway users

Working with the Department of Motor Vehicles(DMV) and MPD, DDOT will develop new educationresources for new drivers and new residents ofthe District to target key problems. Working withregional partners, DDOT will educate non-Districtresidents on District laws and trafc safety issuesthrough the regional Street Smartcampaign andtargeted education efforts.

Pedestrian Element C.1,C.3, and C.4

Bicycle Element C.1,C.2, and C.5

Transit Element C.1

Vehicle Element C.1 andC.4

Freight Element C.5

6.4Fully train DDOT staffon multimodal design

DDOT will develop a multimodal design trainingto ensure understanding within DDOT staff anddesign/engineering consultants of considerations inpedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular safety. Thetraining will draw from DDOT's updated Design andEngineering Manualand national best practices.


Bicycle Element B.3and B.8


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ADDRESS FUNDING AND FINANCING FOR CRITICAL

TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTSThe moveDC plan was developed without scal constraints, with the purpose of creatinga truly visionary approach to transportation in the District of Columbia. Plans must beimplemented within nancial realities. These three actions address funding gaps and needsto pay for the moveDCvision.



7.1

Develop detailed full-cost accounting for

state of good repairneeds for all modes

DDOT will develop a full cost accounting of theneeds for state of good repair for multimodal

transportation infrastructure, including the existingbacklog and future needs.

Pedestrian Element A.4

Bicycle Element A.16

Transit Element A.5

Vehicle Element A.2and A.7

7.2

Work with regionalpartners to identify

long-term fundingstrategies for regionalrail projects andDistrict transportationneeds

DDOT will work with regional partners to identifyopportunities for funding projects of regionalsignicance and cross-jurisdictional projects,

including funding for WMATA's Momentumplan.Given the nancial resources needed to implementthe District portions of the moveDCplan, DDOTwill study potential transportation funding sourcesto develop a recommended approach to fundingtransportation needs in the future.

Transit Element A.5,A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9, and

B.5

Vehicle Element A.2,A.5, and A.7

Parking Element B.1

7.3

Develop equityanalysis to identifyways to reducenancial barriers totransportation by allmodes

DDOT will work with stakeholders to identify policyand programmatic opportunities to increaseaccess to transportation choices for low-incomeDistrict residents and workers, including access topublic transportation, Capital Bikeshare, and otherprograms.

Transit Element C.2 andC.3

TDM Element A.2

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MONITORING PROGRESSProgress of the moveDC plan will be evident not only by the implementation of this Action Plan, but also by many other decisions

investments, policies, and programs that will be guided by DDOT, partner agencies, and individual users of the transportation

system. Tracking our progress is essential for knowing when we are on target or when we need to shift course. DDOT wil

regularly monitor and document progress in implementing moveDC plan recommendations through seven key measures

Performance against these measures will be reported in annual Action Plan updates.

Mode of Travel to Work (District Workers)

Sources: Journey to Work data, 2000 U.S. Census, 2006-2010 American Community Survey

SUS

TAINABILITYANDHEALTH

Source: American Community Survey

Mode of Travel to Work (District Residents)

2013

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

2009 2010 2011 2012

Car (Drive Alone

and Carpool)

Public Transit

Walk

Bike

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Car (Drove

Alone and Carpool)

Public

Transit

Walk Bike

2000 2006-2010


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SAFE

TYANDSECURITY

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5

10

15

20

2530

35

40

45

2006-10 2007-11 2008-12 2009-13

Fatalitie

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i

Fatalities (5-Year Moving Average)

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1,560

1,580

1,600

1,620

1,640

1,6601,680

1,700

1,720

1,740

2006-10 2007-11 2008-12 2009-13

SeriousInju

ries

Serious Injuries (5-Year Moving Average)

CITYWIDEACCESSIBILITY

AND

MOBILITY

Transit On-Time Performance

50%

55%

60%

65%

70%

75%

80%

85%

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014*

On-TimeBuses

Circulator*

Non-Regional Metrobus

Regional Metrobus

Road Conditions

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

2008 2009 2010 2012 2013

AveragePavementCond

itionIndex(PCI) Federal Aid Local

Bridge Conditions

0

5

10

15

20

25

2010 2011 2012 2013

NumberofStructurallyDe

ficientBridges

PRESERVATION

Sources: D.C. Circulator Dashboard and WMATA

Vehicular performance data is not currently easily available in a form that can be updated annually.DDOT anticipates updating this section with data as it is available.

Source: Metropolitan Police Department Source: Metropolitan Police Department

* 2014 for Circulator reflects January throughJune

2014 for Metrobus reflects only September


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NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESSIBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY

Existing Access to TransportationThe number of existing transportation options available in a given place is characterized by

a mobility index. In the map, green shading represents more choices and red shading represents

fewer choices. Within the existing transportation network, downtown is well served while manyother neighborhoods lack similar multimodal transportation choices. The following percentages

of the District population have access to these modes of transportation:

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Metrorail

Protected Bike

Designated Bike

Sidewalk*

2040 Access toTransportation

With the recommendedmoveDCplan, downtown is

well served and neighborhoods,especially those along major

travel corridors, benetsignicantly from new

transportation choices.

Source: 2010 U.S. Census*Sidewalk available on at least one side of

the street

Documents

MoveDC Action Plan