“Dear PoPville,
Construction contractors renovating a building on 13th Street NW in Columbia Heights have left equipment — particularly a pile of sheet rock — in a Zone 1 parking space for over a week now. Meanwhile, there’s ample space to stack the supplies in the building’s (mostly flat) front yard, so I’m not certain why they’re leaving it in the street. (more…)
Photo by Victoria Pickering
From the Mayor’s Office:
“On Friday, June 18, 2021, the District Government will observe Juneteenth National Independence Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OPEN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 18 (more…)
Thanks to Jonathan for sending: “I noticed the new painted bike lanes on 17th NW south of Mass Ave.”
Looking good!
Related, from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by community members and District government leaders to highlight her significant investments in providing infrastructure and mobility improvements in neighborhoods across all eight wards. The Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2022 #FairShot Budget proposal dedicates more than $670 million to fix roadways, add sustainable transportation options, and create new outdoor spaces for community use.
“The Fair Shot Budget has the ability to transform the way we move around DC,” said Mayor Bowser. “As the District reopens and more of our residents are actively getting to and from home, work, and school, we are seizing this opportunity to expand access to a wider variety of sustainable transportation options. These investments will improve the quality of life for residents right now but they’re also the right investments for our kids and our kids’ kids.”
The Mayor’s $17.5 billion budget will improve the District’s transportation system and expand mobility throughout DC by delivering: (more…)
Photo by Mark Andre
“The 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m., launching from the Reflecting Pool”
We're excited to announce that the National Mall will again host a thrilling fireworks display to celebrate our nation's Independence Day.🎆🇺🇸 The 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m., launching from the Reflecting Pool: https://t.co/DBewhxqETt pic.twitter.com/Bl1aTwXlAM
— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) June 15, 2021
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, following President Biden’s announcement about Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall, Mayor Bowser echoed the President’s enthusiasm and called on Americans nationwide to celebrate the holiday in Washington, DC. The announcement comes just days after DC fully reopened, lifting capacity limits as residents and workers continue to be vaccinated and health metrics continue to improve.
“DC is open and ready to welcome back visitors to celebrate the way we came together as a city and as a nation this year. We have shown once again that when we come together, there is nothing we can’t do,” said Mayor Bowser. “We thank President Biden and his team for acting with urgency to get the vaccine to the American people so that we could save lives, get our country open, and celebrate together once again.”
After making incredible progress with getting Americans vaccinated and getting the nation back open for business, President Biden announced today that he will host essential workers and military families on the South Lawn to celebrate the Fourth of July. The District will support the White House in hosting the traditional Fourth of July fireworks celebration on the National Mall. (more…)
Ed. Note: We’ve previously learned that Council Members are not obligated to follow parking regulations however they still shouldn’t park in front of fire hydrants. Also, it just really pisses people off but bigger fish to fry I guess.
Thanks to Wayne and Monica for sending our latest Council Member parking poorly:
“Council Member, Ward 2, Brooke Pinto, parks illegally for days! If we can’t park illegally in front of our houses, she shouldn’t either.” (more…)
Yesterday we spoke about those continuing to have difficulty getting DMV appointments.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“This week, the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) extended the time residents have to renew expired driver licenses and identification (ID) cards to September 9, 2021. The previously announced deadline was July 1, 2021. This action, as well as other changes DC DMV is making, will give residents more time to renew driver licenses and other ID cards that require an in-person appointment at a DMV Service Center.
This announcement does NOT impact the enforcement of valid inspections and vehicle registrations that took effect on June 1, 2021.
In-person service at all DC DMV service centers, adjudication services, and the Deanwood CDL Office is still by appointment only. DC DMV will continue to offer more appointments and other options to ensure all residents have a chance to be in compliance with their credentials before the September 9, 2021 deadline. Changes at DC DMV include: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone else found a way to get a residential parking pass if you didn’t have one from 2020 to carry over to 2021 now that they are enforcing parking? The ddot website leads to a broken link and the last time Popville visited this was back in May 13 in regards to a system that won’t be live until July 1; what are we supposed to do in the meatime?”
“Dear PoPville,
Was wondering if you’ve heard any sort of update on the slow street project? I know it was supposed to end “in May”, but June has come and all of the signs are still up on all of the streets.”
From the Department of Motor Vehicles:
“DC DMV has added parallel parking to the road skills test at our Deanwood Center. Parallel parking is a necessary driving skill and is essential to protecting pedestrians, cyclists, and property. It is an important skill to learn and does require practice. (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced plans for a new two-way cycle track on the east side of 9th Street NW, adding a 1.6 mile protected bike lane connecting Florida Avenue/U Street NW to the north and Pennsylvania Avenue to the south.
“This project will make our city safer and travel Downtown more accessible,” said Mayor Bowser. “With the 9th Street cycle track we are improving DC’s infrastructure to make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient for everyone who travels through this corridor.”
A new 9th Street NW protected bike lane will significantly expand safe bicycling infrastructure on the eastern side of downtown. Ten percent of all trips originating in the Shaw neighborhood are by bicycle, more than double the average bike trips District-wide. The bike lane will provide a critical north-south connection for cyclists to downtown, in an area that does not currently have any designated bike lanes. (more…)