As DDOT Director Kershbaum Joins BAC
The Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) will host the Director of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Sharon Kershbaum, at its meeting tonight, Jan. 9, to discuss No-Turn-on-Red which went into effect this year and the five-year bike plan which calls for a pause in new bike lanes, according to BAC chair Warren Gorlick.
When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 6-8 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://dccouncil-us.zoom.us/j/86148883898?pwd=aybmVunIGERXjbjy9r4DrcKKJ2wGom.1
Meeting ID: 861 4888 3898
Passcode: bac
Established by law and appointed by the DC Council, the Bicycle Advisory Council advises the Mayor and city government on bicycling issues. It meets on odd-numbered months virtually from 6 to 8 pm. All meetings are open to the public.
DDOT opposed the passage of No-Turn-on-Red because data show it is unsafe and would confuse drivers from other states which permit right turns on red. The plan for a multimodal city encouraging biking established a decade ago has increasingly come under fire as road diets and protected bike lanes are installed throughout the city in a radical transformation of traffic. Residents complain about removing traffic lanes, parking, and access to the curb. The new plans cause congestion and confusion, introducing new hazards for pedestrians, seniors, and the disabled. DC Safe Streets Coalition has asked for a pause and a comprehensive review along with new regulations on biking. For more, see www.DCSafeStreetsCoalition.org.
Nick DelleDonne
Jan. 9, 2025