Is it possible to consider a traffic study for 40th Place/Hamilton between Rhode Island Avenue and 38th? Perhaps consider turning this into a one way stretch or at least part of it? People use this as a thoroughfare between the metro and RI Ave, running stop signs and speeding and passing cars illegally, which is a hazard to pets and children using the sidewalks.

i have several concerns. 1. Using Jefferson as a bike boulevard: Jefferson has steep hills, speed bumps, parked cars, many stop signs, and lots of traffic. this is NOT where cyclists want to be. i use hamilton and gallatin (yes, the wrong way) for these purposes. Gallatin St two way traffic--even though i often ride my bike the wrong way here, i question whether two way auto traffic is a good idea. there is TONS of school drop off traffic and bus traffic on this road; both directions seems chaotic. thanks.

A major omission is the long-standing pedestrian-safety problem due to lack of sidewalk on 42nd Ave. between Crittenden and Decatur and on Decatur between 42nd and 42nd Pl. Given just the number of children who use that route to and from school in the morning, and the lack of alternate, safe routes to the civic center of Hyattsville from the southside of the Historic District, I would hope that the City would follow its Sidewalk Enhancement Policy in at least this one case. In fact, 10 years ago the Neighborhood Design Center formally requested the City to install sidewalks there as part of the trail-access project on Crittenden St. I've heard a number of neighbors complain about how uncomfortable it is to drive that block of 42nd Ave. due to the narrowness, lack of sight lines, and frequent presence of children and other pedestrians on the roadway. It's not great for drivers or pedestrians. But let's at least fix this for the children in our community, if nothing else.

There is no safe passage for cyclists or pedestrians along Route 1/Rhode Island Ave between the southern end of the Trolley Trail and the Anacostia trail system. Installing a sidewalk and bike lane along this stretch would make so many people happy - especially with all the new businesses coming in along Route 1. I can't believe it's not part of the draft plan.

The design elements of plan one with the central stage from design two would great. Adding the string lights would be a cool element too.

I agree with Loire and Taylor. This going to cause even worse traffic issues on 40th Place and the historic streets of Hamilton, Gallatin and Farragut. My family also does not like the high density in this tract and demolition of a very historic property.

Furthermore, individual homeowners in Hyattsville have to jump through hoops in order to get permission for additional lot coverage for home additions on 7500 square foot lots, but a developer can almost entirely cover these lots with townhomes and other homes that all look similar? It doesn't make sense and does not promote smart growth.

If such high density is what the community wants (though I don't), then infrastructure needs to be in place to support it, such as increased bus service to the metro station, making 40th Place a one way street and more police enforcing stop sign running and other traffic issues, a bigger elementary school, etc.