Press Release for Immediate Release January 3, 2003 Public Invited to Participate in Update of DC Transportation Plan The District Department of Transportation announces the first in a series of public meetings regarding an update of the District Transportation Plan. The new plan will offer a vision for 2025 and provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, as well as an enhanced quality of life for the District's residents, businesses, and visitors. What: Public Meeting on updating the District Transportation Plan When: Monday, January 13, 6 pm–9 pm Where: Reeves Center 2000 14th St., NW (14th St. & U St.) 2nd Floor, Community Room (located in the rear) In 1997, the District published A Transportation Vision, Strategy and Action Plan for the Nation's Capital. Developed with deep public involvement, the 1997 Plan included recommendations on signage and traveler information, public and tour bus parking, light rail, Metrorail and bus and fare structure, airport and waterway connections, bicycle and pedestrian movement, truck and rail movement and expanded multi-modal funding. The first issue of the update newsletter is available here. To participate in the update, contact DDOT via e-mail; phone: (202) 671-0533; or mail: Transportation Plan Update, 2000 14th Street, NW, 5th floor, Washington, DC 20009.