Transportation and Public Space Committee (TPS)

Scope

The Transportation and Public Space (TPS) Standing Committee was authorized by the Commission on March 20, 2024.

The Transportation and Public Space (TPS) Committee may advise the Commission on issues relating to:

District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

The Committee may additionally advise the Commission on traffic and public space related issues in regards to the Department of Public Works (DPW), Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and Department of General Services (DGS).

The Committee may advise on other public transportation or public space related proposals, including hearing from public space permit applicants and making recommendations for support or disapproval of the permit application, developing transportation and public space-related letters, and resolutions for the Commission’s consideration.

This Committee shall establish a tracking mechanism and schedule to follow up and report on 311 requests, work orders, and other requests which impact areas/entities within the Commission borders. Items shall be added if determined to have importance to the Commission or upon request by any Commissioner.

Recommendations

Committee Recommendations to the Commission pass via majority vote of the Committee in a public meeting.

Per Commission 5B Bylaws Section VII.1.3, "Standing and Special Committees are advisory bodies and may make recommendations to the Commission, which the Commission is not bound to follow."

2024

September 11, 2024

Draft Resolution in support of DDOT moving to the "Design" phase of the Taylor Street NE and Fort Drive NE Bike Lane Project, based on the concept of a two-way protected bike lane on the south side of the corridor (6-0)
- Accompanying Report with Additional Context and Citations

Contact the TPS Committee

Email: tpsanc5b@gmail.com

Meet Our TPS Members

Chair: Reid Porter

Members:

5B01: Reid Porter
5B02: Lauren Marcinkowski
5B03: John Leibovitz
5B04: Michael Lambright
5B05: Emily Oaksford
5B07: Zahid Rathore
At-Large: Bryan Hart

ANC Liaison: Commissioner Borrego (5B01)

Committees consider matters on behalf of the Commission in order to make recommendations for action by the Commission. They are designed to allow for extended dialogue about proposed projects and issues. Commissioners and community members are encouraged to participate in these meetings.

All Committee Meetings are publicly announced at least 7 days in advance and open to the public.

Meeting dates and location/connection information are posted under the Meetings Page.

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