Benefits of a Boulevard

Converting DC-295 into a boulevard would benefit the connectivity, ecology, and development potential of the entire Anacostia River Corridor.

Improved Connectivity

• Investments in transit to address long-standing accessibility and congestion issues

• Traffic calming and safe crossings to improve pedestrian safety and park access

• Expanded bike networks to create new recreation and commute opportunities

• Green infrastructure assets to increase flood resilience

• Pollutant removal to improve health equity

• Smoother connections to increased equitable access to public open spaces

• Capitalize on newly developable land to increases housing supply and alleviates cost burden

• Ensures that new development is zoned for responsible land use

• Builds mixed-use density around new transit nodes to create more accessible homes and services