The Adams Morgan Streetscape Project includes the 18th Street corridor from Florida Avenue to Columbia Road in Adams Morgan. This project is the result of several years of planning, preliminary engineering, and public outreach focused on pedestrian, transportation, and landscaping improvements.
The goal of the project is to provide transportation, pedestrian, and bicycle safety improvements as well as streetscape enhancements to the 18th Street corridor in the Adams Morgan neighborhood while minimizing impacts to local residents and businesses along the corridor.
Scope of Work:
- 14-16’ wide exposed aggregate sidewalks
- Full reconstruction of the roadway
- Granite curb and brick gutter
- Washington Globe Lighting / Teardrop Lighting to be used at all intersections
- 12-14′ through lanes, 10′ turning lane
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps and crosswalks
- Sharrows (shared lane pavement markings) for bicycles
- Bump outs at the intersections for safer pedestrian crosswalks
- Drop off zone in front of school
- Parallel parking, including motorcycles
- Streetscape items- mature trees approved by UFA, ornamental tree fences
- Bicycle racks
- Utility upgrades including PEPCO, DC Water, and Gas
Florida Avenue/U Street/Vernon Street Intersection Improvements
- Cross walk improvements
- Right turn / pedestrian island
- Signal timing improvements
- Pedestrian signal improvements
Anticipated Schedule
- Design Completed – Summer 2009
- Construction Duration – 15 months
- Target End Date – May 2012
Project at a Glance
Program Title: Adams Morgan Streetscape Project
Providing Agency: District Department of Transportation
Office: Infrastructure Project Management Administration (IPMA)
Type: Renovation/Modernization
Start Date: February 22, 2011
Location: 18th Street, NW between Florida Avenue and Columbia Road
Milestones and Deliverables
Adams Morgan Streetscape Project will contain:
Install 12 inch Water Main:Installation of a new 12 inch water main is complete from Florida Avenue, to Columbia Road, NW
Removal of Street Car Tracks:Removal of existing streetcar is complete from Florida Ave. to Columbia Rd. N.W. on the east side.
New Sidewalk Completion:New aggregate surface sidewalk with expanded width (4 to 6 ft) in the 2000 block of 18th Street is complete.
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