ANC Commissioner Valeria Sosa Garnica (5A07) passed along a Notice of Intent (NOI) from DDOT for proposed installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Fort Totten Drive/Rock Creek Church Road & Hamilton Street NE.
Citing risks to pedestrian safety at Hamilton St NE & Rock Creek Church Rd NE/Fort Totten Dr NE, DDOT listed an all-way stop control (AWSC) study as a medium-term recommendation for the 2024-2025 Bridges/Briya/Bilingual Safe Routes to School action plan. DDOT has since analyzed the intersection and determined that it fits the criteria for an all-way stop. DDOT will install double-sided stop signs and stop bar pavement markings at the northbound and southbound approaches on Fort Totten Dr NE and Rock Creek Church Rd NE. Following good practices to increase awareness of the new stop signs, DDOT will affix small flags to the new signs for the first 6 months after installation.
To view and submit comments on NOI 26-158-PSD, visit DDOT’s NOI portal at http://noi.ddot.dc.gov by June 29, 2026.
This meeting is planned as an Open Meeting, but not a Public Meeting, so no agenda or voting is scheduled. The meeting will be recorded and a URL to the recording will be provided within 7 days of the meeting date.
ANC Commissioner Danielle Geong (4B09) passed along information about a Notice of Intent (NOI) with proposed parking changes around 6th Street & Madison Street NE. DDOT is proposing to daylight the intersection of 6th and Madison by installing pavement markings and flexposts within 25 feet of the existing crosswalk.
DDOT issued a plan to update 4B09 residential parking signage and daylight the intersection at 6th/Madison St NE to improve safety (please reference attachment for details). This is the southwest corner by Riggs field, where a lot of W4-5 neighbors walk to LaSalle ES, the rec center etc. Parking in and around the intersection will be prohibited in accordance with existing city regulations if the NOI moves forward.
To view and submit comments on this notice of intent (NOI 26-129-TSA Daylighting and Parking Change), visit DDOT’s NOI portal at http://noi.ddot.dc.gov by May 28, 2026.
DDOT recently installed a new Capital Bikeshare station at South Dakota Avenue & Ingraham Street NE. DDOT announced back in 2021 that they would put a bikeshare station at South Dakota & Galloway but circumstances led DDOT to put the station at Ingraham instead. Glad to have another bikeshare station in the neighborhood. Happy riding.
In response to 7 crashes in the 2022-2024 period with 2 of the crashes involving pedestrians/bicyclists, DDOT is proposing safety treatments at 1st Pl NE and Galloway St NE listed below and depicted in Figure 1.
Installation of Overhead RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon)
Installation of an overhead RRFB at the existing crosswalk at the north leg of intersection of 1st Pl NE and the Fort Totten Metro parking lot entrance
Installation of a stop bar markings for both directions on 1st Place NE for the bike/pedestrian crossing
Installation of a New Crosswalk
Installation of a new crosswalk at Galloway St NE
Installation of two ADA ramps at the new crosswalk
Installation of pedestrian crossing signs
Sign Installation
Installation of 20 mph speed limit signs
Installation of a driver feedback sign
I support a lot of these proposals.
I think the speed limit should be 15 mph on 1st Place instead of 20 mph though. It is 15 mph on Galloway by the small parking lot. Cars and buses tend to fly around the bend along 1st Place. With the addition of a new crosswalk and the existing crosswalk closer to Riggs, to me it would make sense to maintain the lower speed limit.
A neighbor suggested and I agree that the right southbound lane leading to the restricted bus bays should be a marked “Bus Only” lane. People have taken to stopping in that lane, sometimes for long periods of time.
I like the idea of the new crosswalk on Galloway just south of the large parking lot. I just wonder if it is in the right place. I know sometimes the buses bunch together or stop along 1st Place just before the restricted bays. I suppose drivers would know not to stop in the crosswalk and if they do need to stop, then they need to provide enough distance for daylighting. Also, I think there should be a sign indicating that bikes may be crossing too, not just pedestrians.
It is still feels a bit chaotic for bike riders around the station. A multi-use path is supposed to be constructed on the south side of Galloway between South Dakota & 4th Street. National Park Service stated in February of this year that they had final plans for the design but that “a last-minute issue, raised by DC Water, regarding potential soft soils under the project may require a re-examination of the final plans.” So far, I have not heard any more updates. Until that path gets constructed, I wonder if it would be worthwhile to add sharrow markings to the road on Galloway. I know sharrows do not really do anything but maybe a reminder that bikes can use the road will help make things feel a little less chaotic around the station.
Submit your comments on NOI-26-235 on the NOI portal by June 8.
The bike lockers are five cents/hour up to $1.00 a day.
Smart racks are free to reserve through the app. A credit card is required for verification only.
Park your bike for a maximum of 5 days at a time.
Some of the old U-racks have been replaced and are available for use. Old ones in the center median still remain with parked bikes. Bikes must be removed from the old racks by May 8.Updated 5/7/2026: Now bikes must be removed from the old racks by May 18.
Bike removal tag. Photo courtesy Gavin.Old bike parking Fort Totten station.New standard bike racks Fort Totten station. Bike repair station. Photo courtesy Gavin.Bike locker Fort Totten station. Photo courtesy Gavin.Bike parked at smart rack Fort Totten station.Smart bike rack parking instructions.Smart rack help number. Photo courtesy Gavin.Smart rack BikeLink app. Photo courtesy Gavin.
The original FY27 proposed bus service improvements (Nine routes in DC and two in Virginia) are slated to start on or near July 1, 2026.
To further support the Better Bus visionary transit network, the following service improvements are being considered for December 2026, pending Board adoption:
Service improvements on 13 routes in the District of Columbia adding more frequent service and in some cases midday, weekend, or 24-hour service.
Due to Maryland budget considerations, previously proposed service adjustments on six routes in Maryland have been deferred.
Metro Rail
More Frequent Weekday Service: Orange, Silver, and Blue Line trains every 10 minutes all day before 9:30 p.m. – an improvement from the current 12-minute headway – to support off peak demand and encourage ridership growth with more frequent all-day service in December 2026.
More Frequent Late-Night Service: Red Line trains every 7 to 9 minutes – improved from every 10 minutes – during late night period from 9:30 p.m. until closing, seven days a week, to boost capacity in both directions for evening travel in December 2026.
Paratransit
$3 per-trip administrative fee for Abilities Ride trips starting July 1, 2026.
The Board of Directors will consider the General Manager’s recommendations and is anticipated to adopt the final FY2027 Budget on April 23, 2026.
ANC Commissioner Danielle Geong (4B09) passed along a notice from DDOT about road repaving that will be starting in the neighborhood in a couple of weeks. Please pay attention to posted signs regarding street parking. Road paving can take 3-5 days to complete.
Also, DDOT has a paving plan dashboard where you can see where DDOT is currently paving and plans to start paving roads, sidewalks, and alleys. In addition, DDOT sends out a weekly construction notice with paving restoration locations. So lots of ways to be aware of upcoming work that may block roads.
Estimated start dates for neighborhood work:
March 23: Rittenhouse Street NE between 1st Place NE and Sligo Mill Road NE
March 23: Sligo Mill Road NE between Rittenhouse Street NE and Sheridan Street NE
March 24: Riggs Road NE between 3rd Street NE and Chillum Place NE
Note that DDOT will be working in nearby Takoma and Manor Park starting the week of March 16 so check out the full list for road paving locations.
ANC Commissioner Danielle Geong (4B09) passed along a letter from DDOT that residents should have received regarding sidewalk work expected to start on March 9, 2026, on Nicholson Street NE from 8th Street to Kennedy Street.
The repairs will include sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and/or wheelchair ramps at Nicholson St NE from 8th St to Kennedy St. The contractor is authorized to work Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Note that the work may require residents to remove their vehicles from the street so please pay attention to posted signs.
Questions may be directed to Victor Nwabueze at (202) 369-9851 or victor.nwabueze@dc.gov.
ANC Commissioner Garrett Moore (4B08) shared a Notice of Intent for proposed changes to the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Missouri NW (NOI-26-04-MSED).
Submit comments on the proposed changes through DDOT’s NOI portal by March 30, 2026.
Proposed changes:
No Turn on Red (NTOR) restriction at New Hampshire Avenue and Missouri Avenue NW (all approaches).
Lane reconfiguration on New Hampshire Ave NW: Currently on New Hampshire Avenue NW northeastbound, the existing right lane allows both through and right-turn movements. This lane will be reconfigured to “right-turn only.”
Parking changes on New Hampshire Avenue NW: Add full time parking spaces on New Hampshire Ave NW northeastbound, north of Missouri Ave NW (see green boxes in Figure 1) as this space is no longer needed to receive through-traffic due to the lane reconfiguration proposal above.
Capital Bikeshare: DDOT plans to add a Capital Bikeshare station at/around South Dakota Avenue & Ingraham Street NE in FY26.
Metropolitan Branch Trail, Blair Rd to Piney Branch: DDOT expects to complete the necessary property acquisition from WMATA and advertise the project for construction in FY27, with construction anticipated to begin in Spring 2027.
Metropolitan Branch Trail, 1st Pl NE to Oglethorpe St NW: DDOT is working to procure a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for a trail corridor running parallel to 1st Street NE, from Oglethorpe Street NW to 1st Place NE, beginning in 2026.
Eastern Avenue NE project: The extent of the shared use path was under review to limit impact to private properties and earthwork. Funds for construction were not included in the FY26 budget. The project is on hold until funds can be provided to finalize the design and construct the project.
If you usually take the train to National Airport, be aware that Metro has an advisory about train service to the airport on select weekends beginning February 14. Plan extra time to connect to free shuttle buses. Shuttle trips are expected to take approximately 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Crystal City station will be closed, and no trains will run from Pentagon City to National Airport:
Feb. 14-16, 2026 (three-day closure)
Feb. 21-22, 2026
Feb. 28-March 1, 2026
March 7-8, 2026
May 9-10, 2026
May 16-17, 2026
May 30-31, 2026
June 6-7, 2026
June 13-14, 2026
June 19-21, 2026 (three-day closure)
National Airport and Potomac Yard stations will also be closed, and shuttles will extend to Braddock Rd:
Metrorail weekend service for Saturday, February 7 through Sunday, February 8
Advisory Effective: 2/7/26 – 2/8/26
Hours: Sat 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sun 6 a.m. – midnight
Red Line
Trains single track between Dupont Circle and Van Ness. Trains run every 9 min between Farragut North and Glenmont and every 18 minutes between Shady Grove and Glenmont.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is once again administering the District E-Bike Incentive Program. The application cycle will run February 1, 2026, through February 21, 2026.
This application cycle is open only to District residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, or the DC Healthcare Alliance.
Eligible residents can apply online at ddot.dc.gov/ebikes or at in-person application events held during the application window at various community partner locations. All applicants must reapply regardless of whether an application was submitted during a previous application cycle. Details about application events will be listed on the District E-Bike Incentive Program’s website.
Selected applicants will receive a voucher of up to $1,500 that can be used toward the purchase of an e-bike, helmet, and bicycle lock at authorized retailers. Recipients will be chosen at random.
Spot Treatment Locations from Highest to Lowest priority
Hamlin Street to Bladensburg
Lawrence to Rhode Island
Webster to Taylor Street
18th to Otis Street
Galloway Street to Gallatin St
Galloway-Gallatin is the only location selected for spot treatment in this neck of the woods. DDOT did not plan to address anything on the northern end, but then Galloway received the most comments and Riggs Road received the second highest number of comments. So DDOT decided to put Galloway-Gallatin at the bottom of the priority list. Everyone, including DDOT, knows that Riggs is a problem but they say that addressing Riggs & South Dakota would be a very capital intensive project that would need support from the Ward 4 councilmember.
In any case, DDOT has about $600,000 remaining in the South Dakota Avenue corridor project budget, which is enough for just the top one or two priority areas. But Councilmember Zachary Parker’s office seems confident that they can get more money to do all five priority areas if residents really want them to.
So let’s pretend that DDOT will get to the northern end and take a look at what they propose for Galloway-Gallatin.
Existing Conditions Galloway-Gallatin
Residents are familiar with existing problems at South Dakota/Galloway and at South Dakota/Gallatin. Galloway gets a lot of traffic. It leads to the Fort Totten station and the Metropolitan Branch Trail, so lots of cars, buses, pedestrians, and people on bikes. The station is a major bus transfer point and lots of students use the station to get to nearby UDC and charter schools or to get on buses to go to schools outside the neighborhood. Gallatin sees less traffic than Galloway, but still gets a fair amount. And Gallatin is envisioned as a future connection to bike trails in Prince George’s County.
Looking at the existing conditions described by DDOT above, note that there is no intention of putting a traffic circle at either Galloway or Gallatin. That was a comment submitted by a resident during the early stages of the project.
Proposed Concept – Gallatin
For Gallatin, DDOT would consider a few things:
Centerline hardening southbound South Dakota to slow down turns
“Stop for Pedestrian while Turning” signs
Daylighting markings on all four corners of Gallatin to improve visibility of crossing pedestrians
Yellow frame around traffic lights so that they are easier to see
This all seems fine enough and would not interfere with potential bike facilities in the future.
Proposed Concept – Galloway
For Galloway Street, DDOT would consider doing a few things:
Northbound South Dakota Avenue
Dedicated left turn lane
Short Median in northbound travel lane would provide safe space for people in middle of crossing, ensure that drivers turn left at Galloway and do not proceed straight, and reduce the number of through lanes in just that one spot.
Center lane hardening
Southbound South Dakota Avenue
Lane markings
Eastbound Galloway Street
Two eastbound travel lanes so that there is a left turn lane for drivers to head northbound on South Dakota Avenue or proceed straight on Galloway and a dedicated right turn lane.
Westbound Galloway Street
One travel lane westbound
Daylighting markings east and west of South Dakota
This post is way too long so TL;DR here – I do not think what is proposed for Galloway makes sense, and I am curious what others think.
The thing that jumped out to me immediately is that the proposal states that DDOT would talk to Metro about removing the eastbound bus stop at Galloway & South Dakota in order to make two eastbound travel lanes on Galloway. I confirmed with DDOT that they were referring to the eastbound stop. In fact, Metro removed that eastbound bus stop during the bus network redesign but that got overlooked by DDOT.
That means the westbound stop on Galloway would remain. There are a lot of cars and buses that make that left turn onto Galloway. Currently, when buses make the turn onto Galloway and stop at that westbound stop (it is used a fair amount), cars are able to go around the bus. If DDOT makes two eastbound travel lanes and one westbound lane, I do not think there will be enough space for cars to go around the stopped bus and that would leave cars hanging out in the intersection trying to make the left turn. That would not be good.
DDOT said maybe they could move the stop further west or create a diversion space around the bus or something. I do not see where else the stop could go that would not create the same problem or become useless given that it is the last stop before the Metro station and moving it closer and closer to the station would eventually make it useless.
Also, I think I can safely say that the buses would not be able to make that turn onto Galloway if the stop bar is at the crosswalk. Moving the stop bar back could provide a better turning radius but then fewer vehicles would get through the intersection to turn left or go straight ahead.
With respect to the dedicated turn lanes westbound Galloway, I do not know that it makes sense to have vehicles traveling straight on Galloway sitting behind vehicles waiting to turn left.
I am also not sure about the treatment for South Dakota Avenue with the short refuge median there.
All of this to say, I am not so sure that the proposal for the Galloway-South Dakota travel lanes make a lot of sense. But I am not an engineer and I have not seen a traffic analysis, so I don’t know, maybe this all could make sense.
Things that I think would make sense:
More time for pedestrians to cross South Dakota at Galloway
Centerline hardening (though I suspect the buses will just run over it)
Daylighting on Galloway east of South Dakota on both sides of the street. Bulbouts here are actually included in UDC’s 2023-2033 Lamond-Riggs campus plan (which is not really moving forward because apparently there is no money or something). UDC’s enrollment at the Lamond-Riggs campus has grown tremendously (which is why they really need funding to proceed with their campus plan, so DC Council really should give them the money to do it!!). Between campus visitors and the youth sports teams that practice on the field across the street from the campus, lots of cars end up being parked right up to the intersection often enough.
I like the idea of dedicated left turn lanes because it is true that waiting for buses/cars to turn left backs up traffic and makes people impatient and they end up running the light regularly enough. But I just do not know that this concept is the way to do it unless maybe they removed the parking lane on Galloway west of South Dakota, which I am reluctant to even type out because I can just see heads exploding. Lots of parents drive to the daycare on Galloway so I can certainly see why people would want some curbside space to drop off and pick up the kiddos.
Also, a 10-foot multi-use path is supposed to be installed on the south side of Galloway between South Dakota and 4th Street, with construction currently anticipated in 2026-2027. This is one of those (federal) projects that keeps getting pushed back year after year for all sorts of reasons. If this does proceed as planned, it might be useful to see how travel patterns for pedestrians and people on bikes change.
None of this will likely do much to slow down the excessive speeding on South Dakota, which was supposed to be the whole point of the corridor project. But we abandoned that goal before we really got started so.
These are just my thoughts. DDOT will not do anything at Galloway-Gallatin unless residents really want them to and ask Councilmember Parker’s office to identify funding to get it done. The cost for Galloway-Gallatin is not that much (roughly $70,000-80,000), so people need to decide what they want to happen or not happen.
Metrorail weekend service for Saturday, January 10 through Sunday, January 11
Advisory Effective: 1/10/26 – 1/11/26
Hours: Sat 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sun 6 a.m. – midnight
Green Line
Free shuttle buses replace trains between Fort Totten and Greenbelt stations. West Hyattsville, Hyattsville Crossing, College Park U-MD, and Greenbelt stations closed. Trains run every 8 minutes.
Yellow Line
Modifed service: Trains run every 8 minutes between Huntington and Mt Vernon Sq.
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