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Proposed yield street on the 4000 block of Nicholson Street, Hyattsville

Nicholson Street 4000 Block Traffic Calming Project

Traffic calming strategies are being considered for the 4000 Block of Nicholson Street following a resident petition.

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Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Traffic Calming Petition
Traffic Calming Petition
Phase 3: Council approval and installation
Council approval and installation
Phase 7: Community Meeting: Review of Feedback
Community Meeting: Review of Feedback

Community Meeting: Review of Feedback

April 28, 2026 4:00 AM - April 29, 2026 4:00 AM

Community Meeting: April 28

Join staff from the Department of Public Works to review survey and traffic counter data following the installation of the Nicholson Street speed cushion. Community members are invited to come share their feedback on how the traffic calming device is serving the goal of reduced speeds.

Meet onsite at the intersection of Nicholson Street and 40th Avenue at 6:30 p.m.

Review the community survey results

Speed tracker data: Before speed cushion

Speed tracker data: After speed cushion

Average Speed (MPH): Before 23.47, After 20.15
85th Percentile Speed (MPH): Before 27.85, After 23.6
Average Volume (Vehicles per day): Before 555.9, After 602.8

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    Past events

    • Event date: April 28th, 2026 from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

    • Event date: October 23rd, 2025 from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

    • Community Meeting, 4000 Block of Nicholson Street, September 5, 6:00 p.m.

      Event date: September 5th, 2025 from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

      Location

      5812 40th Avenue

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