Photo by Anne Paterson
From WMATA (Tuesday, Nov. 24th):
“Metro is temporarily sidelining its fleet of 6000-series railcars following a train-separation incident on the Red Line earlier today. The broad safety directive, recommended by Chief Safety Officer Theresa Impastato and immediately approved by General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld, is expected to take effect within hours and continue for an indefinite period of time while an investigation is underway.
The process of removing 6000-series cars began shortly after 2:30 p.m. and will take several hours to complete. (Customers traveling later today may notice 6000-series cars in service; however, all 6000-series cars are expected to be removed from passenger service tonight.)
The 6K suspension will remain in effect until investigators fully understand the underlying causes and contributing factors involved. Read More
14th Street, NW between Kenyon and Irving
A reader reports around 3:25pm:
“There was a loud screech from brakes and then a crash. A white sedan hit at least two other vehicles. When I got to my window, I saw the driver get out and flee the scene. Cops on scene and road closed directly in front of DC USA mall.” Read More
Brian reports at 1:43pm: “In front of Garrison Elementary school. It looks like they are removing the occupants of the vehicle at this moment. Not clear how the vehicle flipped on its side.”
DC Fire & EMS reports: “Update Crash with entrapment 1200 block S St NW. #DCsBravest extricated an adult male victim who was trapped inside vehicle on its side. Serious non life threatening injuries. Read More
Photo by airbus777
“Dear PoPville,
Any reports of what it’s like to fly American Eagle from #DCA right now, is it still #35X and a crowded bus?”
WMATAstuff replied: “Nope 35X is gone once and for all. They’ve been moved into the main terminal while they finish the new gate 35X terminal.”
UPDATE: Official word from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority:
“American Airlines continues to operate several flights a day using Gate 35X. Once the new concourse, which is currently under construction, opens next year, then flights will stop operating from Gate 35X.”
From DCA:
“With the demolition and removal of office buildings and aircraft hangars that once occupied the north end of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the palette is clearing for the construction of a New Commuter Concourse that will replace passenger movement through the infamously congested Gate 35X. Presently, six thousand passengers a day journey through 35X, boarding buses that drive them to remotely parked aircraft. When the new concourse opens in 2021, 14 gates with jetbridges will replace the busing system, and the less-than-pleasing traits of Gate 35X will be retired.” Read More
via google map
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a Homicide offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the 3rd Street Tunnel near Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 2:52 pm, the suspect brandished a handgun and fired at the victim after a traffic related dispute. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
On Thursday, October 22, 2020, the victim succumbed to his injuries Read More
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Ryan asks: “Missed the memo about the park at Eastern Market Metro apparently. any insight?”
See lots of details and renderings from an October report here.
From Department of General Services:
“Eastern Market Metro Park project is the result of a 2013 community led Master Park Plan commissioned by Barracks Row Main Street that illustrated new public space improvements surrounding the Eastern Market Metro. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Friday afternoon my kids and I were almost run over by a crazy driver in the 2600 block of P st, nw. in Georgetown. We had just parked and were waking to the sidewalk when someone came barreling down the block, crashed into the car parked behind us and then slammed into my car, pushing it into the sidewalk and almost crushing my 8 year old and me and totaling the car. Read More
Photo by Alexander Andresian
Alexander writes: “The parking situation on Pierce St. (near 1st St. NE) is dangerous. It turns the road into a one-way street that goes two ways (see picture above) – this car must drive on the left side of the road to get around these cars. Is there something you can do to address?”
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and Wednesday, November 4, 2020, multiple First Amendment demonstrations are scheduled to occur in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restriction and potential street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. to Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:59 p.m: Read More
From DC Fire & EMS:
“Crash with vehicle partially inside building 7th & H St NE. #DCsBravest on scene with occupant inside vehicle who appears uninjured. Appears to be cosmetic damage only. Vehicle went thru restaurant window.” Read More
