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DDOT Launches Pilot to Promote Safer Speeds on the Metropolitan Branch Trail

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Fri, 12/05/2025

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the launch of a new pilot project to promote safety on the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), one of the District’s most popular multi-use trails. The pilot will test whether speed feedback signs can help slow vehicle speeds, reduce the concern for collisions, and enhance the experience for people using the trail—especially during busy hours.

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DDOT Launches Pilot to Promote Safer Speeds on the Metropolitan Branch Trail

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the launch of a new pilot project to promote safety on the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), one of the District’s most popular multi-use trails.

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