W3BA Meeting: DDOT's Bike Infrastructure Plans for Ward 3

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Join fellow Ward 3 cyclists to hear from the DC Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Bicycle Program Specialist, Mike Goodno, about plans and aspirations for better cycling infrastructure in the ward. Goodno was instrumental in the application to have the League of American Bicyclists bestow upon DC “Gold” status as a Bicycle Friendly Community.

The event is sponsored by Ward 3 Bicycle Advocates (W3BA), which is a new group being formed to focus on improving Ward 3 cycling infrastructure.

• There will be plenty of time for questions for DDOT during the session, and for attendees to help determine the community’s priorities.


• W3BA will discuss the process of making things happen in DC, including how best to interact with DDOT, local Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, the City Council and the Mayor’s Office. Many of these groups support the goal of improving the bicycling infrastructure but need voices in the community to back up those efforts.


• Emerge from this meeting with a list of short- and long-term priorities, and a game plan for getting things done.

W3BA hopes that many attendees will be willing to join their group to advocate actively for the changes in Ward 3. They have 3 priorities as a group, and want to hear about yours:

1. Improved access for bicyclists from Ward 3 to the downtown core.


2. Improved cycling experience within Ward 3


3. Improved connections to the city’s parks.

To join the W3BA listserv, send a blank email to w3ba-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. With any specific questions, please email ward3ba@gmail.com. Let then know the ANC in which you live and what your priorities might be. Finally, you can follow W3BA on twitter: @ward3bikes.