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1/ Today, I announced that @DDOTDC will temporarily extend sidewalks near grocery stores and other essential retailers to allow pedestrians enough space to practice social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
2/ Sidewalk extensions will be located in all eight wards of the District, based upon DDOT’s evaluation and suggestions from the public.
3/ While staying at home is a crucial part of flattening the curve during the COVID-19 pandemic, we do recognize residents need to make trips to essential businesses like grocery stores, and sometimes existing sidewalk space makes social distancing a challenge.
4/ This tactic will allow for better social distancing as we all work together to flatten the curve.
DC Health and federal guidelines define social distancing as individuals keeping at least six feet apart from each other as much as possible.
DC Health and federal guidelines define social distancing as individuals keeping at least six feet apart from each other as much as possible.
5/ DDOT is currently evaluating sites and will also consider locations submitted by Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners (ANC) and Business Improvement District (BID) representatives.
6/ Residents should submit their requests to their respective ANC or BID. In turn, the ANC or BID will send suggestions to vision.zero@dc.gov. For more information about sidewalk extensions, please visit http://ddot.dc.gov or call (202) 673-6813.
