Mayoral candidate Vincent Orange has called on Mayor Bowser for an immediate moratorium on new bike-lane projects until the District completes a transparent review of traffic flow, truck movements, school safety, emergency access, parking impacts, and neighborhood quality-of-life concerns. Orange’s call comes as the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) prepares to hold a public meeting on its Taylor Street Protected Bike Plan, today, Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Neighborhood Library, 1801 Hamlin St NE.
Time & date: Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Woodridge Neighborhood Library, 1801 Hamlin St NE
What: DDOT Taylor Street NE Bike Plan Open House
“Neighborhoods, communities, and churches need a break,” Orange said. “The Taylor Street corridor is already under heavy pressure as a neighborhood-serving route used by churches, schools, campuses, and families, while also carrying substantial local and through traffic.” “City Hall should not impose transportation changes on neighborhoods without first proving those changes will make life better, not harder, for the people who are already there.” he said.
Neighbors led by Michigan Park Christian Church at 1600 Taylor St., NE, will attend the meeting tonight protesting the plan that will create traffic hazards and adversely affect the community. “Bike routes through parkland are safer than through city streets,” said Nick DelleDonne speaking for the DC Safe Streets Coalition, which has been critical of DDOT which embraces the most dangerous routes for biking while neglecting safer alternatives like side streets and parkland.
Nick DelleDonne
DC Safe Streets Coalition
Dupont East Civic Action Association
703 929 6656
March 31, 2026