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Public Meeting Notice: Virtual Public Meeting: U Street NW Bus Priority Project Kickoff

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a public meeting to introduce the U Street NW Bus Priority Project. This meeting is being held to introduce the project to the community and “kickoff” the outreach process. This includes bringing in Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC), resident, and other stakeholder input from the combined ANCs of 1B, 2B, and 2F to solicit more cohesive feedback along the entire project corridor. This project will propose multi-modal improvements for the U Street corridor from 16th Street NW to 9th Street NW in order to enhance transit service and reliability and improve the overall traffic safety in the area.

For more information about this project visit: buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/ustnw or contact the project manager Matthew Hendrickson at matthew.hendrickson@dc.gov or 202-673-6813.

WHAT: U Street NW Bus Priority Project Public Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, March 23, 2023 | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 PM

FORMAT: Virtual Meeting (Webex)

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING:

Join link: webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=mf63a7b38751d08b958c575efda519bfd

Webinar number: 2317 192 5126

Webinar password: M2ksa4bSMA3 (62572427 from phones)

Join by phone +1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.) 1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Access code: 231 719 25126

Can’t Make a Meeting?

Materials from this meeting will be made available at buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/ustnw within 48 hours of the conclusion of the meeting.

Do you need assistance to participate?

If you need special accommodations, please contact the Equity and Inclusion Division at ddot.ada@dc.gov 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

If you need language assistance services (translation or interpretation), please contact Karen Randolph at 202-671-2620 or Karen.Randolph@dc.gov 72 hours in advance of the meeting. These services will be provided free of charge.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, activities, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related statutes. In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code sec. 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination is a violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA):

If you need special accommodations or Sign Language interpretation, please contact Zachary Smith at 202.286.2071 or Zachary.Smith1@dc.gov at least 72 business hours in advance of the meeting. ADA accommodations will be provided free of charge.

Title VI Compliance:

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Final ANC 2B March 2023 Agenda Posted (Virtual Meeting)

The final agenda for the ANC’s March meeting has been posted and can be viewed at the following link:

Final March 2023 Agenda

The draft motions for the meeting, in the order of an agenda item’s appearance on the agenda, can be found here.

The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 8th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held online via Zoom and can be accessed at the following link: .

If you do not have a computer or access to the internet, you may join the meeting via phone at (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656 with meeting ID 864 9199 6367 #.

We will continue to have public comment during the meeting and on each motion and agenda item. There is no fee or account needed to use Zoom.

ANC 2B March 2023 Agenda Posted (Virtual Meeting)

The agenda for the ANC’s March meeting has been posted and can be viewed at the following link:

March 2023 Agenda

The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 8th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held online via Zoom and can be accessed at the following link: .

If you do not have a computer or access to the internet, you may join the meeting via phone at (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656 with meeting ID 864 9199 6367 #.

We will continue to have public comment during the meeting and on each motion and agenda item. There is no fee or account needed to use Zoom.

March 1st Land Use Committee Meeting Agenda

ANC 2B will hold our monthly Land Use Committee (LUC) meeting on Wednesday, March 1st at 7:00 pm. Neighbors and applicants may participate via Zoom at the following link: .

If you do not have a computer or access to the internet, you may join the meeting via phone at (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656 with meeting ID 851 5222 4116 #.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Welcome / Introduction of Committee Members and Commissioners

Regulatory Applications

1733 16th Street NW – Historic landmark for a Scottish Rite Temple amendment (boundary revision) to reduce boundary to that of former A&T Lot 800, within present Lot 110, and to establish a period of significance (HPRB #23–04) (2B09)
1743 S Street NW – Renovation project (2B01)

New Business

Adjourn

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above agenda items, please reach out to LUC Chair Christopher Davis at: 2B09@anc.dc.gov.

ANC 2B Newsletter: February 2023 Review

This monthly newsletter from Dupont Circle ANC 2B provides a recap of events at the last commission meeting (February 8); offers highlights of things to come; shares local news; and gives you options to get involved.

Please forward to a friend or have them subscribe!

FEBRUARY MONTHLY RECAP

At its regular monthly meeting on February 8, the Commission took the following actions:

Considered multiple land use applications including the conversion of the Universal North building at 1825-75 Connecticut Avenue NW; ADA compliant adaptations for 1816-18 R Street NW; and a zoning exception to permit cat boarding at 1632 17^th Street NW
Discussed but tabled pending further consideration by, and consultation with, ANC 1C regarding a proposed map amendment to permit redevelopment and needed EMS/police/fire service upgrades at 1617 U/1620 V Street NW (three Commissioners joined ANC 1C colleagues at a site walkabout with DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson on Saturday, February 11)
Heard from ANC 2C regarding the status of unhoused residents at McPherson Square pending the National Park Service’s (NPS) February 15 closing to encampments, and discussed multiple options for further engagement (four ANC 2B commissioners joined fellow commissioners from across the city to request a halt to the planned NPS eviction)
Adopted a resolution in support of the Capital Pride Alliance’s public space application for Capital Pride 2023, including support for waiver of fees and additional facilitative steps (among immediate additional requirements are collection of signatures from 17^th Street merchants and residents) – for more information visit the organization’s website
Approved new Mobility and Land Use Committee members for the March 2023- February 2024 term

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Land Use Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 1; agenda will be circulated by Monday, February 27.

The Mobility Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 21; agenda will be distributed the week of March 13.

UPDATES OF INTEREST

We celebrated Groundhog Day with Dupont Festival on February 2. We also joined with colleagues from across the city to play TranspoBINGO, highlighting public transit opportunities and ongoing challenges.

Thanks to the organizers for bringing our community together!

EVENTS

Gun Violence Roundtable: March 3-6, hosted by Councilmember Brooke Pinto. More information HERE.

Narcan training: ANC 2B is partnering with Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets to host Narcan training for the public in early March. Further details will be provided at the March ANC meeting.

Ross Elementary Annual Auction: March 18, from 6-10 PM. If you would like to donate items or volunteer, contact rosselementaryauction@gmail.com

Ongoing: DC Council agency performance oversight hearings; you can find more information HERE

Councilmember Pinto’s letter outlining Ward 2 budget priorities, incorporating input from ANC 2B, is HERE.

AGENCY ITEMS OF INTEREST

The Department of Public Works will begin posted street sweeping on March 1, 2023. Every year between March and October sweepers operate along residential streets where signs are posted restricting parking during street sweeping hours. DPW will issue warnings from March 1, 2023 through March 10, 2023. After March 10, vehicles in violation of posted parking restrictions will be subject to a $45 fine.

The Department of Public Works has concluded leaf collection. Site specific pickup can be scheduled for leaves in brown paper bags. You may also drop off leaves at the Benning Road transfer station, 2300 Benning Road NE, between 10am and 2pm from Wednesday to Friday.

The Department of Buildings has released a new dashboard tracking various performance metrics and providing information on violations and abatements, as well as permit issuances and inspections.

Julius Terry has stepped down as our Ward 2 Mayor’s liaison; he is replaced by Christopher Powell; thanks to Julius for his support of ANC 2B and welcome Christopher!