Tommy Blog H Street NE Shuttle Saved! | H Street NE Shuttle Saved! |
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| Written by Charles Allen | |
| Tuesday, 08 December 2009 | |
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Councilmember Wells shared today that he has successfully worked with the Department of Transportation and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, to secure funding to continue the H Street NE Shuttle. The shuttle is critical to providing alternative transportation options to the H Street corridor during the disruptive streetscape construction project. The shuttle provides free express service between Chinatown and the Minnesota Ave Metro Stations and began service in March of 2009. After the first two months (which had partial operation as the shuttle got up and running), they averaged over 5,500 riders per month. They’ve had a total of 25,000 riders in the last 6 months; and based on the current estimates will be providing 67,000 shuttle rides per year. The businesses report to us that its been a great help to support the economic development on the corridor, and keeps a lot of cars of the roads and side streets with alternative transportation. More information about the schedule is available by Clicking Here.
One person has commented on this article. (1) Untitled 2009-12-09 13:15:21 I live in the area and I will admit that I ride the subway because it is close to me. I didn't know we had the bus on H Street until I started reading the articles. I think that is wonderful because there are places that I go to on H Street. I have been taking the 90, 92 and X2 -- getting off and walking. The area is improving and I'm so happy about that. It is nice to see the resturants and the stores and besides it is a beautiful area. We have all of the new buildings in the area coming up and it would be nice to walk or ride up and down H Street, NE. Hey, this is our area -- we live here. Union Station is up the street, if we need to go to some more stores. I love NE.............. |
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 December 2009 ) |
Great News! The H Street NE shuttle has been saved!
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