Contact (Media Only): Erik Linden (202) 671-2004

(Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will lead a media briefing Monday to announce that construction is underway on the long-planned Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.

The trail is a planned 16-mile multi-use trail along the east and west banks of the Anacostia River in the District. DDOT has taken the lead in planning and constructing the riverwalk as a recreational amenity and transportation alternative for residents. The $50 million trail will vary in width from 10 feet to 12 feet to ensure comfort for a wide range of users including bicyclists, inline skaters, pedestrians, disabled persons and others. Wayside stations will provide seating, system maps, bike racks, and interpretive exhibits.

Who		Emeka Moneme, DDOT Director Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (invited) Jim Sebastian, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Coordinator, DDOT Uwe Brandes, Anacostia Waterfront Corp. Vice President, Capital Projects and Planning Other invited guests
What		Media Briefing to Announce Construction Launch of Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
When		Monday, May 7, 2007 at 10 am
Where		RFK Stadium Parking Lot 7 at Riverbank: Enter the RFK North Parking Lot through the entrance off Oklahoma Avenue at C Street. Drive straight to river, turn right. Drive to the section of the parking lot closest to East Capital Street and park close to the bridge