CFA 25/JAN/05-15

Location

Metropolitan Branch Trail
Pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the CSX/MARC rail tracks at the Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station, NE
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of Transportation
Property
Metropolitan Branch Trail
Review Type
Concept

Letter

Dear Mr. Laden:

During its meeting of 25 January 2005, the Commission reviewed the conceptual design for the pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the CSX/MARC rail tracks at the Rhode Island Metro Station. Of the three schemes presented, the Commission’s preference is for the truss design, due to its simplicity and response to the context of the railroad. However, the Commission would like to encourage further research to enlarge the scope of possible designs.

The Commission looks forward to reviewing further developments as the project progresses. As always, the staff is available to assist you.

Sincerely,

/s/Frederick J. Lindstrom
Acting Secretary

Mr. Ken Laden
Associate Director, District Department of Transportation
2000 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

cc: Chris Hoben, DDOT