Residents of Ward 7 have an opportunity to weigh in on the future of their streets. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), along with Councilmember Felder’s Offic,e is hosting a town hall to discuss proposed safety and mobility improvements for East Capitol Street NE and SE. The event is slated for November 12, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at The Strand DC, as announced by DDOT.
This joint town hall meeting will focus on roadway design concepts intended to enhance safety treatments and other roadway changes for the area. "Your input will continue to inform the project as it progresses into the design phase," DDOT emphasized the importance of community feedback as it shapes the project. For those who can't attend, materials and a feedback form will be available on DDOT’s project website prior to the event.
In line with its commitment to inclusivity, DDOT assures that the event and all related project information will be accessible to everyone. The agency maintains a strict non-discrimination policy, as outlined in laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the DC Human Rights Act of 1977. Assistance for participation includes ADA accommodations and language assistance services, provided free of charge to those who make a request 72 hours in advance.
The department encourages people needing special accommodations to contact Xavier Davis for Sign Language Interpretation or the Equity and Inclusion Division for ADA-related needs. Similarly, those requiring language assistance services can reach out to Tanisha Dublin, Title VI and Language Access Coordinator. For help in Spanish or French, DDOT has made provisions for interpreters and asks that residents call their main line, "Please inform the customer's attention representative of the language you use so that the interpreter is at no cost to you," the department stated.
For those interested in attending the town hall, parking will be available across the street from the House of Praise parking lot.
