Politics & Government

Traffic Control Officers to Direct Georgetown Traffic

The BID and DDOT are testing the impact on congestion and safety at M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.

Five traffic control officers will direct traffic at the busy intersection of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW in Georgetown through April 13 as part of a test requested by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID).

The BID hopes these officers will improve safety and traffic flow at the busy intersection, according to a press release.

Last Friday five of the District Department of Transportation's (DDOT) traffic control officers "quickly succeeded in eliminating gridlock, honking, and pedestrian conflicts," according to the BID news release.

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"By the time drivers reach M and Wisconsin they can be frustrated and impatient,” the BID's Transportation Director Jonathon Kass said in a prepared statement. "Once at the intersection, these drivers often meet hoards of pedestrians who have barely enough time to cross the six lanes of M Street. We are hoping that intersection management will improve conditions for everyone, including bus riders on the two DC Circulator Routes and five Metrobus routes that traverse this spot." 

The test will continue during the evening rush hour through April 12, as well as the afternoon of April 13.

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The BID would like comments from residents, businesses and visitors about the traffic control officers and their impact flow of traffic and pedestrian safety. You may send comments to: info@georgetowndc.com.

Once the test period ends, the BID and DDOT will analyze results, take into account community comment and determine whether officers should be permanently deployed in Georgetown.


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