Whitehurst Freeway Deconstruction Feasibility Study Study Purpose The purpose of the Whitehurst Freeway Deconstruction Feasibility Study is to determine whether or not it is feasible to remove the Whitehurst Freeway. Study Goals The goal of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of removing the Whitehurst Freeway to provide better access to Georgetown and to the future waterfront park, and to provide traffic relief to M Street NW during time periods when M Street NW operates at congested levels. Study Objectives Accommodate future traffic volumes without significant deterioration in peak period traffic operations. Improve traffic operations on M Street NW during time periods when M Street NW operates at congested levels. Improve pedestrian access to Georgetown businesses and parking facilities and to the future waterfront park. Improve transit operations. Improve vehicular access to Georgetown businesses and parking facilities and to the future waterfront park. Improve urban design and visual environment by minimizing the presence of visual barriers at the waterfront. Avoid adverse effects to water resources. Minimize disruption to existing land uses. Maximize public participation to develop transportation improvements that are supported by the community. Minimize impacts on historic structures. Page 1 of 2      1  2