Committee on Transportation, Parks, and Public Space

Chair: Commissioner Matthew Holden, 1B07

Meeting: Second Wednesday of the month. Please see the calendar for timely updates. Register for/join the Zoom meeting here.

Use this link to apply to be a committee member or email 1b@anc.dc.gov with quesitons!

TPPS Committee Minutes
TPPS Committee Meeting Recordings

The Committee on Transportation, Parks, and Public Space reviews all applications and proposals relating to transportation, parking and other similar topics. The committee has provided helpful suggestions to the Commission on topics including, but not limited to, bus route changes, the vision zero initiative and biker safety.

Committee Membership

The Committee strives to have wide representation from across the ANC. Email 1B@anc.dc.gov if you are interested in serving on the committee.

2026 Transportation, Parks, and Public Space Committee Members

Zoe Abrahm, SMD 1B08

Nick Addamo, SMD 1B06

Johnny Cabrera, SMD 1B09

Nicole Cacozza, SMD 1B08

Rebecca Dannemiller, SMD 1B01

Julius Duhan, SMD 1B02

David Fadul, SMD 1B07

Karen Gaal, SMD 1B05

Angela Marie Hatcher, SMD 1B09

Lara Ho, SMD 1B06

Ben Klemens, SMD 1B02

Dionne McAdoo, SMD 1B04

Matthew Rueset, SMD 1B02

Guneev Sharma, SMD 1B04

J. Swiderski, SMD 1B03

2025 Committee Highlights

  • Advanced key transportation safety initiatives across ANC 1B, including the U Street Bus Priority Project, the Better Bus Network redesign, and corridor improvements on 11th Street and Vermont Avenue to enhance walkability, bike access, and transit reliability.

  • Supported strategies to manage neighborhood parking, including expansion of performance-based parking, improved resident curbside permit zones, and clearer communication and signage to the public.

  • Promoted active transportation by supporting Capital Bikeshare operations, improved bike lane connectivity, and safer infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.

  • Strengthened collaboration with community organizations and agencies, including Washington Parks and People, to improve the use, accessibility, and activation of parks, recreation areas, and public spaces.

  • Raised quality-of-life concerns related to access to recreation facilities, event space, vehicle noise, and policies affecting equitable use of streets, sidewalks, and public amenities.

  • Expanded committee participation, clarified priorities for the year, and reinforced the committee’s role in connecting residents, agencies, and commissioners in early planning and problem-solving.