Section 10-A417. T-3.4 TRAVELER INFORMATION

 

417.1Traveler information plays a key role in transportation system efficiency, and new technologies provide an increasing number of options for providing timely information to travelers across all modes. A state-of-the-art traveler information system can enhance transportation quality, safety, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. 417.1

 

417.2For visitors, wayfinding signage-that is, signage that helps travelers reach their destinations-is one of the most important components of the District’s transportation infrastructure. Much of the existing wayfinding signage in the District is effective and appropriate for motorists, but gaps exist in the network of signs. High quality and carefully-designed wayfinding signs for pedestrians can also help orient tourists, Metro riders, and others so they can easily find their intended destinations. 417.2

 

417.3Policy T-3.4.1: Traveler Information Systems

 

Promote user-friendly, accurate, and timely traveler information systems for highways and transit such as variable message signs, Global Positioning System (GPS) traffic information, and real-time bus arrival information, to improve traffic flow and customer satisfaction. 417.3

 

417.4  Action T-3.4.A: Transit Directional Signs

 

Establish a joint District/WMATA/ private sector Task Force to improve and augment pedestrian directional signs and system maps for transit riders, especially at transit station exits and transit stops, and at various locations throughout the District.

 

417.5Action T-3.4.B: Regional Efforts

 

Through a regionally coordinated effort, continue to explore and implement travel information options such as the provision of printed and electronic maps and Internet-based information to tour bus operators, travel agents, and trucking companies. 417.5

 

authority

Pursuant to the District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; D.C. Official Code § 1-306.01 et seq.), the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: District Elements of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (10 DCMR A300 through A2520) (“Comprehensive Plan”).

source

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300) published at 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361) published at 58 DCR 908, 915 (February 4, 2011).

notation

The provisions of Title 10, Part A of the DCMR accessible through this web interface are codification of the District Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. As such, they do not represent the organic provisions adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The official version of the District Elements only appears as a hard copy volume of Title 10, Part A published pursuant to section 9a of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1994, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; D.C. Official Code § 1 -301.66)) . In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions accessible through this site and the provisions contained in the published version of Title 10, Part A, the provisions contained in the published version govern. A copy of the published District Elements is available www.planning.dc.gov.