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Commission acknowledges recent pedestrian struck on Connecticut Avenue, urges education and monitoring
Summary
Commissioners paused to acknowledge a recent pedestrian struck on Connecticut Avenue and discussed the commission's educational role while details remain limited.
Members acknowledged media reports that a pedestrian was struck on Connecticut Avenue over the recent weekend and briefly discussed what role the commission might play in response. Manny Salgado raised the incident to prompt a wider conversation about the commission's duty to the community when traffic collisions occur.
Greg noted that details remain limited and the police department is investigating. "Every instance is different," he said, and advised commissioners to await police findings. Commissioners recommended continuing and expanding educational outreach on safe walking and biking as a constructive response while the official investigation proceeds.
The commission observed a brief moment of silence and agreed to revisit possible educational steps in future meetings when more facts are available.
