17th Street Streetscape Project

17th Street NW between Massachusetts Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue
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Project Description
 
The 17th Street Streetscape project design includes numerous safety and aesthetic improvements:
 
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
 
  • Shared vehicle/bicycle lanes
  • Reconstruction of sidewalks and upgrade sidewalk fixtures
  • Reconstruction of wheelchair ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines
 
Traffic and Parking Improvements
 
  • Upgrade streetlights and traffic signals
  • Provide higher visibility pedestrian crosswalks
  • Installation of centralized block parking meters
 
Aesthetic Improvements
 
  • Decorative lighting
  • Enhanced landscaping
  • ADA compliant sidewalks
  • Granite curbs and brick gutter pans
     
  • Furnishings such as bicycle racks and trash receptacles and multi-space parking meters

 

District Department of Transportation | 17th Street Streetscape Project - Field Office

1325 18th Street, NW, Suite | Washington, DC  20036